Nikolai Sergeev dance notations and music scores for ballets, 1888-1944 (inclusive), 1902-1931 (bulk).

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Nikolai Sergeev dance notations and music scores for ballets, 1888-1944 (inclusive), 1902-1931 (bulk).

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http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01987/catalog

Abstract

Dance notations of ballets from the Mariinsky Imperial Ballet repertory, created by Nikolai Sergeev and his assistants, music scores for ballets and operas, programs, photographs and designs for ballets.

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33 boxes (20 linear ft.)

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Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University

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SNAC Resource ID: 6385052

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Composed 1888-89. Scenario by Marius Petipa and I.A. Vsevolozhsky. Based on Perrault's fairy tale. First performance Maryinsky Theatre St. Petersburg, 27 Jan. 1890, R. Drigo conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of La belle au bois dormant : ballet, op. 66 / Tschaikowsky. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 41964015 Russian composer, 19th century. From the description of Autograph letter signed, from Tchaikovsky to C...

Nikolai Sergeev dance notations and music scores for ballets, 1888-1944 (inclusive), 1902-1931 (bulk).

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