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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.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 1, 1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 31.02 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
27 minutes, 56 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Dance Travel & Culture - Denmark

People

Dancers

Tags

Flindt, Flemming Ballet dancers--Denmark. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Bartók, Béla, 1881-1945. Simone, Kirsten Bournonville, August, 1805-1879.

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