Records of the Ballets Russes in Australia Project, circa 1928-circa 2010 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 6159056
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- National Library of Australia
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. MS Acc10.133 copy
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [ca. 1928-ca. 2010]
- 6.75 m. (33 boxes) + 3 fol. boxes.
- Summary:
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MS Acc10.133 comprises records accumulated by the National Library of Australia during the course of research for the Ballets Russes Project. Included are copies of passenger manifests, catalogues, newspaper cuttings, visa documentation and biographical notes on particular members of the Ballets Russes relating to the original tours to Australia in 1936-1937, 1938-1939 and 1939-1940. Contemporary material reflects celebratory events and performances honouring the 70th anniversary of the initial tour and Australian Ballet performances. The focus of the project was the impact and legacy of the visits of the Ballets Russes to Australia, culminating in 2009, the centenary of the foundation of the Ballet by Sergei Diaghilev (33 boxes, 3 fol. boxes).
- Biography/History:
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The Ballets Russes Project was a collaborative partnership between The Australian Ballet, the University of Adelaide and the National Library of Australia. Under the banner "Ballets Russes in Australia: our cultural revolution", the project brought together outstanding creators across disciplines and delved into the environment that gave rise to the Diaghilev phenomenon and saw its legacy take hold in Australia. It comprised performance, research and documentation outcomes making it an innovative project highlighting a rarely recognised conjunction between the performing arts and scholarship.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS Acc10.133.
- MS Acc10.133 copy Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-247952478
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list (13 p.) available in the Special Collections Reading Room.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1928-2010
- Occupation:
- Ballet dancers
- Other authors/contributors:
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Ballets Russes Project copyright material permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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