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Flemming Flindt and company discusses "Miraculous Mandarin," a performance of the Royal Danish Ballet

BROADCAST: Oct. 1, 1968 | DURATION: 00:27:56

Synopsis

Studs interviews Flemming Flindt, director, choreographer, and dancer of Royal Danish Ballet, in Denmark during a practice session. They discuss the "Miraculous Mandarin" ballet and the history behind it. Studs asks about the history of ballet in Denmark and the history of the Royal Danish Ballet. Flindt describes the choreography and scores of the ballet. They discuss how technology has changed the production and audiences of ballet.