Symphonie fantastique : an episode in the life of an artist : a ballet / Dance Film Archive presents ; [choreographed by] Léonide Massine ; music and scenario by Hector Berlioz ; piano transcription by Franz Liszt.



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Originally produced in 1980. Special features: ballet shown in two views (full stage/close view accessible using the angle button on the DVD remote) ; gallery of photographs from the Royal Danish Ballet production ; chapter selection ; interactive menus. Music synchronized by Niels Bjørn Larsen. Niels Bjørn Larsen, Mona Vangsaae, with artists of the Royal Danish Ballet ; William Hicks, piano. Optional explanatory subtitles in English.

Title
Symphonie fantastique : an episode in the life of an artist : a ballet / Dance Film Archive presents ; [choreographed by] Léonide Massine ; music and scenario by Hector Berlioz ; piano transcription by Franz Liszt.
Artist
Massine, Leonide, 1896-1979. Choreographer.
Subjects
Language
English
Type
Video Recording
Abstract
"In 1948 Leonide Massine mounted for the Royal Danish Ballet a version of his famous 1936 ballet Symphonie fantastique, based on the symphony by Hector Berlioz. A 'work film' was made at that time, shot without sound and showing the dancers in practice dress. This DVD presents that work film synchronized to Liszt's piano transcription of the Berlioz work played by William Hicks"--Container verso.
Year
2009
Original Publisher(s)
Digital Publisher(s)
Rights Statement
For private home use only.