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Jiri Kylián's ballet, set to Igor Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms, captures the archaic power of the music. The restrained gestures of a group of dancers contrast with the forceful and passionate movements of individuals and pairs who are set apart from them. The setting, designed by Willi...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Psalmensymphonie (Choreographic work : Kylian)
Corporate Authors: Nederlands Dans Theater (Dancer), English Bach Festival Chorus (Singer), London Symphony Orchestra (Instrumentalist)
Other Authors: Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990 (Conductor), Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971
Format: Video
Language:Latin
Language Notes:Sung in Latin.
Published: Halle, Germany : Monarda Arts, 1983.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Ballets.
Ballets
Ballet films
Ballets (Music)
Ballet films.
Films de ballet.
Musique de ballet.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Jiri Kylián's ballet, set to Igor Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms, captures the archaic power of the music. The restrained gestures of a group of dancers contrast with the forceful and passionate movements of individuals and pairs who are set apart from them. The setting, designed by William Katz, enhances the suggestion of a ritual dance. This performance was recorded in studio.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed January 05, 2023).
Physical Description:1 online resource (26 minutes)
Playing Time:00:25:43
Production Credits:Set, William Katz ; costumes, Joop Stokvis ; directed by Fred Bosman.