Symphonie Fantastique: Choreographed by Léonide Massine

Catalogue No: DVDVAI4507
Label: VAI

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Liszt: Symphonie Fantastique, S470 (from Berlioz, Op. 14)

William Hicks (piano), Niels Bjørn Larsen, Mona Vangsaae, Erik Bruhn, Toni Lander, Stanley Williams (dancers)
Royal Danish Ballet

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In 1948 Léonide 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.

Ballet fans will notice the cast includes Erik Bruhn, Toni Lander, and Stanley Williams, all at the beginning of their careers.

B&W, English subtitles, 4:3, mono

Symphonie Fantastique

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