The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
Subtitle: Les sylphides
Contributors: Kurtz, Efrem, 1900-1995; Fokine, Michel, 1880-1942; Karinska, Barbara; Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849; Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.); National Symphony Orchestra Association (Washington, D.C.); DAR Constitution Hall (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1940
Language: eng
Other titles: National Symphony Orchestra, 9th season, 1st special concert; Sylphides; Sylphides (Choreographic work : Fokin)
Description: National Symphony Orchestra, Hans Kindler, conductor, ninth season, first special concert, March 12, 1940, in joint performance with The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Leonide Massine, artistic director. "Les Sylphides," music by Chopin, orchestrated by Glazounov, Stravinsky and Taneiff, choreography by Michel Fokine, scenery executed by Emile Bertin, costumes by Mme. Karinska. Conductor: Efrem Kurtz.
Notes: [Constitution Hall], ninth season, first special concert, March 12, 1940 at 8:30 p.m.

Title devised by Library staff.

"National Symphony Orchestra magazine. March 12-13, 1940. National Symphony Orchestra Association of Washington, D.C., Hans Kindler, conductor, C.C. Cappel, manager"--Cover.

Cast: Mia Slavenska, Nini Theilade, Nathalie Krassovska, Marina Franca, Tatiana Grantzeva, Mlles. Pourmel, Flotat, Crabovska, Lacca, Korjinska, Mladova, Kelepovska, Geleznova, Rosson, Vallon, Low, Scarpova, Hightower, Novikova, George Zortich.

LC copy shelved under: National Symphony Orchestra.

With: Rouge et Noir -- Gaité Parisienne -- Carnaval -- La Boutique Fantasque -- The Bluebird -- Capriccio Espagnol. Issued together.

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