Research Catalog

Aleko

Title
  1. Aleko [electronic resource] / choreography, Leonide Massine ; music by [Peter] Tchaikowsky ; [scenery and costumes, Marc Chagall ; performed by Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo].
Published by
  1. [between 1948-1959]

Available online

Details

Additional authors
  1. Massine, Leonide, 1896-1979
  2. Chagall, Marc, 1887-1985.
  3. Jessen, Victor.
  4. Kaye, Nora, 1920-1987
  5. Youskevitch, Igor, 1912-1994
  6. Laing, Hugh
  7. Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
Description
  1. 1 streaming video file (NTSC) (46 min.) : si., b&w
Series statement
  1. Victor Jessen Collection
Uniform title
  1. Aleko (Choreographic work : Massine)
Genre/Form
  1. Dance.
  2. Video.
Contents
  1. Scene I (ca. 9 min.) -- Scene II (ca. 5 min.) -- Scene III (ca. 17 min.) -- Scene IV (ca. 12 min.).
Call number
  1. *MGZIDF 1672
Note
  1. Miscellaneous sections; sometimes brief segments overlap with repeated sections from different camera locations.
  2. Credits partially from book entitled Without permission, by Victor Jessen.
Access (note)
  1. Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
  1. Filmmaker, Victor Jessen.
Event (note)
  1. Filmed during multiple performances between 1948-1959.
Funding (note)
  1. Transferred from film and cataloged with funds provided by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.
System details (note)
  1. Streaming video, transferred from 16mm reversal print via Digital Betacam cassettes.
Biography (note)
  1. This film was pieced together by the filmmaker Victor Jessen from multiple performances with different cast members filmed from various camera angles throughout the theater.
Title
  1. Aleko [electronic resource] / choreography, Leonide Massine ; music by [Peter] Tchaikowsky ; [scenery and costumes, Marc Chagall ; performed by Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo].
Imprint
  1. [between 1948-1959]
Series
  1. Victor Jessen Collection
System details
  1. Streaming video, transferred from 16mm reversal print via Digital Betacam cassettes.
Performer
  1. Possible dancers include Nora Kaye, Hugh Laing, Igor Youskevitch and members of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
Credits
  1. Filmmaker, Victor Jessen.
Event
  1. Filmed during multiple performances between 1948-1959.
Funding
  1. Transferred from film and cataloged with funds provided by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.
Biography
  1. This film was pieced together by the filmmaker Victor Jessen from multiple performances with different cast members filmed from various camera angles throughout the theater.
Restricted access
  1. Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Local note
  1. Former call number: *MGZIDVD 5-4950
  2. *MGZHB 12-1982, additional copy; 16mm (1 reel, 1105 ft.). This print is stored for preservation. Use *MGZIDF 1672 instead.
Connect to:
  1. NYPL Digital Collections
Added author
  1. Massine, Leonide, 1896-1979, choreographer.
  2. Chagall, Marc, 1887-1985. Set designer
  3. Chagall, Marc, 1887-1985. Costume designer
  4. Jessen, Victor. Cinematographer
  5. Kaye, Nora, 1920-1987, dancer.
  6. Youskevitch, Igor, 1912-1994, dancer.
  7. Laing, Hugh, dancer.
  8. Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
Added title
  1. Aleko (Choreographic work : Massine)
Research call number
  1. *MGZIDF 1672
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