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The art of the 20th-century ballet

Title
The art of the 20th-century ballet [videorecording] / realised under the auspices of the Music Tokyo Company, Japan ; executive production, Dream Factory S.A., Belgium ; directed by Eric Bastin ; choreography by Maurice Béjart.
Publication
U.S. : Philips Video Classics, c1985.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Béjart, Maurice
  • Donn, Jorge
  • Mirk, Shonach
  • Ihara, Naoko
  • Ravel, Maurice, 1875-1937
  • Mahler, Gustav, 1860-1911
  • Bastin, Eric
  • Ballet du XXe siècle (Belgium)
  • Orchestre de Paris
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (74 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Three dance works, each introduced by choreographer Maurice Béjart.
Uniform Title
  • Bolero (Choreographic work : Béjart)
  • Ce que l'amour me dit (Choreographic work : Béjart)
  • Philips video classics.
Alternative Title
  • Bolero
  • Adagietto
  • Ce que l'amour me dit
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Accompanied by booklet in English and French, including Noel Goodwin's essay "Maurice Béjart: the sensual style."
  • Title from original container, wrapper, and accompanying booklet.
  • Copyright date from original container.
Event (note)
  • Recorded at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels, Belgium, date(s) not identified.
Language (note)
  • In French with English subtitles.
Contents
  • Boléro (ca. 16 min.) / music, Maurice Ravel (Boléro) ; lighting, John Van Der Heyden ; danced by Jorge Donn and ensemble ; music performed by the Orchestre de Paris, conducted by Jean Martinon.
  • Adagietto (ca. 14 min.) / music, Gustav Mahler (Symphony no. 5 in C sharp minor, fourth movement) ; danced by Jorge Donn ; music performed by the Nouvel Orchestre Symphonique.
  • Ce que l'amour me dit (ca. 44 min.) / music, Gustav Mahler (Symphony no. 3 in D minor, movements 4, 5, and 6) ; danced by Jorge Donn, Shonach Mirk, and ensemble ; music performed by the Nouvel Orchestre Symphonique ; singers, Naoko Ihara and vocal ensemble.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2626
OCLC
NYPY97-F1135
Title
The art of the 20th-century ballet [videorecording] / realised under the auspices of the Music Tokyo Company, Japan ; executive production, Dream Factory S.A., Belgium ; directed by Eric Bastin ; choreography by Maurice Béjart.
Imprint
U.S. : Philips Video Classics, c1985.
Performer
Danced by the Ballet du XXe Siècle.
Event
Recorded at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels, Belgium, date(s) not identified.
Language
In French with English subtitles.
Added Author
Béjart, Maurice, choreographer. Commentator
Donn, Jorge, dancer.
Mirk, Shonach, dancer.
Ihara, Naoko. Singer
Ravel, Maurice, 1875-1937. Composer
Mahler, Gustav, 1860-1911. Composer
Bastin, Eric. Director
Ballet du XXe siècle (Belgium)
Orchestre de Paris.
DHCA.
Added Title
Container of (work): Bolero (Choreographic work : Béjart)
Container of (work): Ce que l'amour me dit (Choreographic work : Béjart)
Philips video classics.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2626
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