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385. Begin the Beguine 1973
Music
Cole Porter
Choreography
George Balanchine (uncredited), one of five sections of the ballet Salute to Cole, choreographed by Edward Villella
Production
Produced by Hal de Windt. Costumes by Peter Wexler
Premiere
May 31, 1973, Philharmonic Hall, New York. Conductor: André Kostelanetz
Cast
Patricia McBride, Edward Villella
Performance Type
Concert Works
Note
Performed as part of a New York Philharmonic Promenade concert.
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Patricia McBride
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