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An entertainment for His Majesty George II

Title
An entertainment for His Majesty George II [motion picture]
Publication
1980.

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Additional Authors
  • Levenboim, Tzipora
  • Haim, Mark
  • Friedman, Nan
  • Landes, Francine
  • De Buenos, Bambie Elmaleh
  • Wynn, Amy
  • Mochizuki, Tatsuo
  • Hilton, Wendy
  • Labbé, Mr. (Anthony)
  • Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.
  • Lee, John, designer.
  • Glenn, Max.
  • Juilliard Dance Ensemble.
Description
1 film reel. 22 1/2 min. 817 ft. : sd. color.; 16 mm.
Summary
Suite of baroque dances performed in 18th century style.
Donor/Sponsor
Martha Hill Collection.
Uniform Title
Entertainment for His Majesty George II (Choreographic work : Hilton and Labbé)
Subjects
Note
  • Filmed by Max Glenn on March 18, 1980 at the Juilliard Theater, New York for the Juilliard School and the Jerome Robbins Archive. Filming supervision by Martha Hill. Rehearsal in costume.
  • Choreography: Anthony L'Abbé, with additional choreography and direction by Wendy Hilton. Music: George Frederick Handel (excerpts from Water music, Il pastor Fido, and Giulio Cesare). Costumes: John Lee. Lighting: Snowdon Parlette. Performed by members of the Juilliard Dance Ensemble, and the Juilliard Chamber Ensemble, Richard Fletcher, conductor.
Contents
CONTENTS: Minuet. -- The Prince of Wales [Bourrée] Danced by Tzipora Levenboim and Mark Haim. -- Rigaudon. -- Aria [Passepied] -- Sarabande. Danced by Nan Friedman and Francine Landes. -- Gigue. Danced by Bambie Elmaleh de Buenos and Amy Wynn. -- Pastoral for a gentleman [Hornpipe] Danced by Tatsuo Mochizuki. -- Country dance.
Call Number
*MGZHB 12-1929
OCLC
NYPY827034531-F
Title
An entertainment for His Majesty George II [motion picture]
Imprint
1980.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. An entertainment for His Majesty George II.
Baroque dancing.
Social dancing -- 18th century.
Contredanses.
Added Author
Levenboim, Tzipora, dancer.
Haim, Mark, dancer.
Friedman, Nan, dancer.
Landes, Francine, dancer.
De Buenos, Bambie Elmaleh, dancer.
Wynn, Amy, dancer.
Mochizuki, Tatsuo, dancer.
Hilton, Wendy, choreographer. Director
Labbé, Mr. (Anthony), choreographer.
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Composer
Lee, John, designer. Costume designer
Glenn, Max.
Juilliard Dance Ensemble.
Added Title
Entertainment for His Majesty George II (Choreographic work : Hilton and Labbé)
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 12-1929
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