Balanchine's Exquisite Rise to Beauty ; 'Vienna Waltzes' an Uplifting Astaire Homage for New Era
The Washington Times › February 27, 2009
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Fred Astaire's dance extravaganzas brought cheer to Depression- era movie audiences. Similarly, the beauty and glamour of George Balanchine's breathtakingly beautiful "Vienna Waltzes" are a worthy antidote to today's troubles.
Mr. Balanchine was almost awestruck by Mr. Astaire, and his finale of "Vienna Waltzes" - the stage awash in crystal chandeliers, mirrored reflections and fabulous swirling ball gowns - can be considered his balletic tribute to the Astaire magic. The ballet builds to a climax in a scene that becomes a ballet fantasy of a Fred and Ginger (Rogers) movie.See the full content of this document
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Balanchine's Exquisite Rise to Beauty ; 'Vienna Waltzes' an Uplifting Astaire Homage for New Era
The ballet's five scenes take us from a dreamlike Viennese woods setting in the time of Emperor Franz Joseph - the men in dashing military unif...
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