Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Aloff, Mindy, 1947-
2. Reynolds, Nancy, 1938-
3. Moseley, Monica.
4. George Balanchine Foundation.

Description

1. 1 sound cassette (ca. 65 min.) +

Summary

1. Cassette 35, side A (ca. 50 min.). The recording includes Frederic Franklin's comments made in reference to selections from the correspondence files of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Franklin speaks about the artistic direction of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo including the lack of an artistic director after Leonide Massine's departure and Sergei Denham's eventual taking over of this function; the company's almost constant financial troubles after World War II; the rigorous touring schedule; his feelings about the company's close; the effect of the creation of Ballet Theatre [later, American Ballet Theatre] on the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo; the conductor Franz Allers; the dancers Leila Crabtree and Tatiana Chamié; the costume designer Barbara Karinska, including his first meeting her in Monte Carlo; the patrons Henry and Esther Clifford; the dancer Tatiana Riabouchinska; the patron Dorothy Chadwick [ends abruptly].
2. Cassette 35, side B (ca. 15 min.). Franklin relates an anecdote about Donald Sadler; an anecdote about John Martin, Ruthanna Boris, and Frank Hobi; speaks about various projects for exhibitions and choreographic revivals with respect to the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and its ballets.

Alternative title

1. Dance Oral History Project.

Subject

1. Franklin, Frederic, 1914-2013
2. Karinska, Barbara
3. Chamié, Tatiana
4. Riabouchinska, Tatiana
5. Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo

Call number

1. *MGZTC 3-2253 no. 35

Note

1. Interview with Frederic Franklin conducted by Mindy Aloff, Monica Moseley, and Nancy Reynolds, at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City on Aug. 30, 2000. The interview was recorded for the Frederic Franklin Oral History Project; the Project is a collaboration between the George Balanchine Foundation and the The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
2. For transcript see: *MGZMT 3-2253 no. 35.
3. The transcripts were prepared by the George Balanchine Foundation. The transcripts are edited versions of the recordings and may include material such as follow-up interviews, in person and by telephone, and explanatory notes, which are not included in the recording.
4. The recording is marred by occasional extraneous noise.

Access (note)

1. Transcripts may not be photographed or reproduced without permission.

Author

1. Franklin, Frederic, 1914-2013. Interviewee

Title

1. Interview with Frederic Franklin. Aug. 30, 2000 [sound recording].

Imprint

1. 2000.

Local note

1. Archive original: *MGZTCO 3-2253 no. 35
2. Dubbing master: *MGZTD 4-2253 no. 35

Restricted access

1. Transcripts may not be photographed or reproduced without permission.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Special Collections (Dance Division) material

Local subject

1. Audiotapes -- Franklin, F.

Added author

1. Aloff, Mindy, 1947- Interviewer
2. Reynolds, Nancy, 1938- Interviewer
3. Moseley, Monica. Interviewer
4. George Balanchine Foundation.

Research call number

1. *MGZTC 3-2253 no. 35 sound cassette
2. *MGZMT 3-2253 no. 35 transcript