Arnell, Richard, 1917-2009

Ballet suggested by T.S. Eliot's The waste land, "April is the cruellest month..." Commissioned by the Arts Council of Great Britain for the Festival of Britain, 1951. Composed 1951. First performance of ballet Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, 8 May 1951, John Larchberg conductor, choreography by John Cranko. First performance of the orchestral suite Vancouver, British Columbia, 10 June 1957, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Chamber Orchestra, John Avison conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Ballet : Harlequin in April / music by Richard Arnell. 1951. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696352

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