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Summary:

As host Sir Anton Dolin prepares New York City Ballet's Patricia McBride for the role of Giselle, he tells the plot of the ballet, gives the history of its performance, and lends insight into the technical and dramatic expertise required of its dancers. Presents footage of performances of, and interviews with, celebrated ballerinas who have danced the role of Giselle, including Carla Fracci, Natalia Makarova, and Olga Spessivtzeva.

Contributors:

McBride, Patricia, 1942-

Fracci, Carla

Makarova, Natalia, 1940-

Spessivtzeva, Olga, 1895-1991

ABC Video Enterprises

Wombat Productions

Wombat Film & Video

Wishupon Productions

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Subjects:

Giselle (Choreographic work)

Ballet dancing

System Details:

VHS.

Production Credits:

Editor, Ruth Blakeslee.

General Notes:

Intended audience: ages 12 through adult.

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (97 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 1/2 in.

Physical Characteristics:

polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome; monochrome

Audio Characteristics:

analog; magnetic; mono

Video Characteristics:

VHS; NTSC

Call Numbers:

MV 1577

OCLC Numbers:

10941736