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Introduction to the Database

Preface by Lincoln Kirstein
Background

Chronology: Life and Works
Roles Performed By Balanchine

Chronological Title List
Titles By Category

Festivals Directed By Balanchine
Bibliography
Filmography
Videography

Itineraries Undertaken by
Balanchine's American
Companies

Research Resources
Credits
Acknowledgments

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347. TARANTELLA

Music: By Louis Moreau Gottschalk (Grande Tarantelle, ca. 1866, reconstructed and orchestrated by Hershy Kay).

Choreography: By George Balanchine.

Production: Costumes by Karinska.

Premiere: January 7, 1964, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama, New York. Conductor: Robert Irving. Pianist: Jean-Pierre Marty.

Cast: Patricia McBride, Edward Villella.

Film: 1968, Direct Cinema Ltd., Man Who Dances: Edward Villella (excerpts); 1973, RM Productions.

Video/DVD: 1980, Direct Cinema Ltd., Man Who Dances: Edward Villella (excerpts).

Television: show...

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