Research Catalog

Title

Interviews with Margot Fonteyn, Frederick Ashton, Antoinette Sibley, David Wood, and Bethuel Webster [sound recording]

Publication

1968.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Fonteyn, Margot, 1919-1991.
• Ashton, Frederick, 1904-1988.
• Sibley, Antoinette.
• Wood, David, 1925-2002.
• Webster, Bethuel Matthew.
• Horosko, Marian.
• Reiss, Alvin H.
• DHCA.

Description

1 sound cassette (23 min.)

Summary

• Ms. Fonteyn discusses an exhibit at the Wright/Hepburn/Webster Gallery, the proceeds of which are to be donated to the Royal Academy of Dancing for its new building in Knightsbridge; the importance of good teaching; and her repertory during the Royal Ballet's 1968 New York season. Mr. Ashton discusses the Royal Ballet's repertory for the 1968 season and the supportive public in New York City. Ms. Sibley discusses her role in Ashton's Symphonic variations. [8 min.]
• Mr. Wood discusses his teaching at New York's School of Performing Arts; the choreographic and musical ideas for his new piece; the problems of current teenagers as reflected in his choreography; working with Martha Graham's company; his experience at the Actors Studio; other teaching influences; and his upcoming concert at the Richmond Auditorium. [8 min.]
• Mr. Webster talks about the New York City Cultural Council; its advisory capacity to Mayor John Lindsay; various council members; its committees, goals, and summer programs; and the public's role in supporting the arts. [7 min.]

Donor/Sponsor

Gift of Marian Horosko. Oral History Archive.

Uniform Title

World of dance (Radio program)

Subjects

• Martha Graham Dance Company
• Audiotapes > Wood, D
• Fiorello H. La Guardia High School of Music and the Arts (New York, N.Y.)
• New York Cultural Council
• Audiotapes > Horosko, M
• Wright/Hepburn/Webster Gallery (New York, N.Y.)
• Audiotapes > Ashton, F
• Audiotapes > Webster, B
• Actors Studio (New York, N.Y.)
• Audiotapes > Sibley, A
• Royal Ballet
• Symphonic variations (Choreographic work : Ashton)
• Royal Academy of Dancing (Great Britain)
• Audiotapes > Reiss, A
• Audiotapes > Fonteyn, M

Note

• Ms. Fonteyn, Mr. Ashton, Ms. Sibley, and Mr. Wood interviewed by Marian Horosko, Mr. Webster interviewed by Alvin H. Reiss, April 28, 1968, for radio station WNYC, New York City, as part of its series World of Dance.

Call Number

*MGZTC 3-1884

OCLC

NYPY96-R59

Title

Interviews with Margot Fonteyn, Frederick Ashton, Antoinette Sibley, David Wood, and Bethuel Webster [sound recording]

Imprint

1968.

Local Note

Archival original: *MGZTO 7-1884. 7 1/2 in. per sec.; 7 in. reel.

Dubbing master: *MGZTD 10-1884. 7 1/2 in. per sec.; 10 in. reel; polyester; half-track.

Local Subject

Audiotapes -- Fonteyn, M.

Audiotapes -- Ashton, F.

Audiotapes -- Sibley, A.

Audiotapes -- Wood, D.

Audiotapes -- Webster, B.

Audiotapes -- Horosko, M.

Audiotapes -- Reiss, A.

Added Author

Fonteyn, Margot, 1919-1991. Interviewee

Ashton, Frederick, 1904-1988. Interviewee

Sibley, Antoinette. Interviewee

Wood, David, 1925-2002. Interviewee

Webster, Bethuel Matthew. Interviewee

Horosko, Marian. Interviewer

Reiss, Alvin H. Interviewer

DHCA.

Added Title

World of dance (Radio program)

Research Call Number

*MGZTC 3-1884