Ray Powell interviewed by Bill Stephens [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 521803
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Powell, Ray, 1925-2003, interviewee
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- Written permission required for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2002
- 2 sound files (208 min.)
- Summary:
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Powell speaks about the changes in ballet dance style & the improvements in the standard of dance generally; well known dancers, choreographers and directors known to him from his time with the Australian Ballet; his association with Britain's Royal Ballet; the importance of gaining overseas experience for the development of a dancer; the split of the Australian Ballet into two touring companies; his decision to come to Australia to assist Peggy Van Praagh to establish the Australian Ballet in 1962. He recalls his first role in a ballet in England and performances during the Blitz. He speaks about his association with the Australian Ballet School, works he choreographed specifically for the school; and the Australian Ballet's anniversary gala production "Beyond Forty".
- Notes:
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- Recorded on May 20, 2002 and May 21, 2002 at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, A.C.T.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (11 p.) available.
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- Other authors/contributors:
- Stephens, Bill, 1936-, interviewer
- Copyright:
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- Until 2072 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2002
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