1 streaming video file (NTSC) (76 min.) : si., b&w
Series statement
Victor Jessen Collection
Uniform title
Serenade (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
Genre/Form
Dance.
Video.
Call number
*MGZIDF 1705
Note
Some cast members change during different performances; for example, Jillana's role is briefly performed by Tanaquil LeClercq ; Diana Adams and Tanaquil LeClercq alternate in the Tema Russo and Elegy ; and Jillana and Yvonne Mousey dance different parts of the "Dark Angel" role.
Complete work; sometimes brief segments overlap with repeated sections from different camera location.
Credits partially from book entitled, Without permission by Victor Jessen ; additional credits from the Dance Division's *MGZB New York City Ballet program (July 27 through Aug. 1, 1953).
Access (note)
Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
Costumes by Karinska ; lighting by Jean Rosenthal.
Filmmaker, Victor Jessen.
Event (note)
Some segments filmed during multiple performances possibly at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, Calif., between July 27 and Aug. 1, 1953.
Funding (note)
Transferred from film and cataloged with funds provided by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.
System details (note)
Streaming video, transferred from 16mm reversal print via Digital Betacam cassettes.
Biography (note)
This film was pieced together by the filmmaker Victor Jessen from multiple performances filmed from various camera angles throughout several theaters.
Title
Serenade [electronic resource] / choreography, George Balanchine ; music by [Peter Ilich] Tchaikowsky ; performed by New York City Ballet.
Imprint
[1953?]
Country of producing entity
U.S.
Series
Victor Jessen Collection
System details
Streaming video, transferred from 16mm reversal print via Digital Betacam cassettes.
Credits
Costumes by Karinska ; lighting by Jean Rosenthal.
Performer
Dancers possibly include: Janet Reed, Diana Adams, Jillana, Tanaquil LeClercq, Patricia Wilde, Yvonne Mounsey, Nicholas Magallanes, Herbert Bliss, and members of the New York City Ballet.
Credits
Filmmaker, Victor Jessen.
Event
Some segments filmed during multiple performances possibly at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, Calif., between July 27 and Aug. 1, 1953.
Funding
Transferred from film and cataloged with funds provided by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.
Biography
This film was pieced together by the filmmaker Victor Jessen from multiple performances filmed from various camera angles throughout several theaters.
Restricted access
Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Local note
Former call number: *MGZIDVD 5-5238
*MGZHB 8-1992, additional copy; 16mm (3 reels, 1833 ft.). This print is stored for preservation. Use *MGZIDF 1705 instead.