Research Catalog

Washington Square

Title
Washington Square [videorecording] / [presented by] the National Ballet of Canada ; choreography by James Kudelka ; music by Michael Conway Baker.
Publication
[1979?]

Details

Additional Authors
  • Kudelka, James
  • Baker, Michael C. (Michael Conway), 1937-
  • King, Jack.
  • James, Henry, 1843-1916.
  • National Ballet of Canada.
Description
1 videocassette (52 min.) : sd., b&w NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
This videotape was found in the collection of Rudolf Nureyev after his death. Nureyev was a guest artist with the National Ballet of Canada in 1979, and may have acquired this tape then. Nureyev's own adaptation of Washington Square was first presented by the Paris Opéra Ballet in 1985, with different music, scenery and costumes.
Donor/Sponsor
  • Gift of the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation.
  • Gift of Douce François-Freitas, additional copy.
Series Statement
Rudolf Nureyev Collection.
Uniform Title
Washington Square (Choreographic work : Kudelka)
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Poor visual quality.
  • Accompanied by data sheet.
Credits (note)
  • Scenario after the novel by Henry James ; scenery and costumes, Jack King.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in performance, probably in Toronto, Canada in 1979.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-4124 RNC
OCLC
NYPY01-F63
Title
Washington Square [videorecording] / [presented by] the National Ballet of Canada ; choreography by James Kudelka ; music by Michael Conway Baker.
Imprint
[1979?]
Series
Rudolf Nureyev Collection.
Event
Videotaped in performance, probably in Toronto, Canada in 1979.
Credits
Scenario after the novel by Henry James ; scenery and costumes, Jack King.
Performer
Danced by the National Ballet of Canada. Two casts of principals performed this ballet during its first season: Veronica Tennant/Cynthia Lucas (Catherine Sloper) ; Frank Augustyn/Tomas Schramek (Morris Townsend) ; Charles Kirby/Hazaros Surmeyan (Dr. Sloper) ; Victoria Bertram/Lorna Geddes (Aunt Penniman).
Local Subject
Literature and dance.
Added Author
Kudelka, James, choreographer.
Baker, Michael C. (Michael Conway), 1937- Composer
King, Jack. Designer. Costume designer
James, Henry, 1843-1916. Washington Square.
National Ballet of Canada.
Added Title
Washington Square (Choreographic work : Kudelka)
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-4124 RNC
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