Gala Performance [18/03/1965]

Synopsis
Classical music and dance acts performed in the television studio. Yehudi Menuhin introduces Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev in a performance of the balcony scene (c 10 mins) from Romeo and Juliet. The New Philharmonia Orchestra is conducted by Charles Mackerras.
Series
Gala Perfornance
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
18 Mar 1965 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
52 mins

Credits

Producer
Patricia Foy
Music
Sergei Prokofiev
Production Design
Keith Norman
Costume
Nicholas Georgiadis
Choreographer
Kenneth MacMillan
Contributor
Yehudi Menuhin
Cast
Rudolf NureyevRomeo
Margot FonteynJuliet

Additional Details

Production type
Dance
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Dance
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web
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Phone
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Fax
020 7436 0165
Address
21 Stephen Street
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Gala Performance [18/03/1965]". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70743 (Accessed 13 Nov 2024)