New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1
“Orpheus / Serenade”
Synopsis
Two of Balanchine’s most beloved ballets, Serenade and Orpheus, in this first release in VAI’s historic series featuring the New York City Ballet in Montreal. Beginning in 1954, NYCB’s Artistic Director and co-founder George Balanchine presented the company in performances produced for Radio-Canada, the Montreal division of Canadian Television. These live telecasts capture legendary dancers in core works of NYCB’s repertoire. Serenade stars Jacques d’Amboise, Diana Adams, and Patricia Wilde. Balanchine himself appears on screen to discuss Orpheus, which stars Nicholas Magallanes and Francisco Moncion dancing the roles they created in the 1948 premiere, and Violette Verdy as Eurydice.
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BALANCHINE: NEW YORK CITY BALLET IN MONTREAL, VOL. 1
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-30
Top Cast
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Diana Adams
Waltz Ballerina (Serenade)
Patricia Wilde
Russian Ballerina (Serenade)
Yvonne Mounsey
Dark Angel (Serenade)
Nicholas Magallanes
Orpheus (Orpheus)
Violette Verdy
Eurydice (Orpheus)
Jacques d'Amboise
Elegy Cavalier (Serenade)
Herbert Bliss
Waltz Cavalier
Francisco Moncion
The Dark Angel (Orpheus)
Roy Tobias
Apollo (Orpheus)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 2014
Physical Home Media
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- Original Title
- New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1 about?
Two of Balanchine’s most beloved ballets, Serenade and Orpheus, in this first release in VAI’s historic series featuring the New York City Ballet in Montreal. Beginning in 1954, NYCB’s Artistic Director and co-founder George Balanchine presented the company in performances produced for Radio-Canada, the Montreal division of Canadian Television. These live telecasts capture legendary dancers in core works of NYCB’s repertoire. Serenade stars Jacques d’Amboise, Diana Adams, and Patricia Wilde. Balanchine himself appears on screen to discuss Orpheus, which stars Nicholas Magallanes and Francisco Moncion dancing the roles they created in the 1948 premiere, and Violette Verdy as Eurydice.
Who directed New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1?
New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1?
The principal cast of New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1 includes Diana Adams, Patricia Wilde, Yvonne Mounsey, Nicholas Magallanes, Violette Verdy.
When was New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1 released and how long is it?
New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1 was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1?
New York City Ballet in Montreal, Vol. 1 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).