Les biches
Contributors: Hurok, Sol, 1888-1974; Levine, Joseph, 1912-1994; Lanchbery, John; Guest, Ivor Forbes; Nijinska, Bronislava, 1891-1972; Laurencin, Marie, 1883-1956; Poulenc, Francis, 1899-1963; Royal Ballet; Friday Morning Music Club (Washington, D.C.); Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1965
Language: eng
Other titles: Royal Ballet; Biches (Choreographic work : Nijinska)
Description: The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Ltd., general administrator: Sir David Webster presents The Royal Ballet, (founded by Ninette de Valois in 1931) from the Royal Opera House, under the management of S. Hurok, director: Frederick Ashton, assistant directors: John Field, John Hart, Michael Somes, principal conductor: John Lanchbery, resident choreographer: Kenneth Macmillan, guest conductor: Joseph Levine, "Les Biches," ballet in one act, music by Francis Poulenc, choreography by Bronislava Nijinska, decor and costumes by Marie Laurencin, conductor: Joseph Levine (matinee), John Lanchbery (evening).
Notes: Washington Coliseum, Saturday matinee, May 22, 1965, Saturday evening, May 22, 1965 at 8:30 p.m.

Title devised by Library staff.

"Patrick Hayes, Friday Morning Music Club Concerts, The Royal Ballet, Washington D.C. Performing arts in the nation's capital"--Cover.

Historical note by Ivor Guest.

Cast: Rosalind Eyre, Jane Robinson, Ann Kenward, Elaine Thomas, Carole Hill, Ann Howard, Suzanna Raymond, Avril Bergen, Dianne Horsham, Diana Vere, Virginia Wakelyn, Margaret Lyons, David Blair, Keith Rosson, Robert Mead, Georgina Parkinson, Deanna Bergsma, Ann Jenner, Jennifer Penney.

With: Giselle. Issued together.

LC copy shelved under: Royal Ballet.

In: Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress).