Royal Swedish Ballet
Organization
Biography
The Royal Swedish Ballet is one of the oldest ballet companies in Europe. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, King Gustav III founded the ballet in 1773 as a part of his national cultural project in response to the French and Italian dominance in this field; he also founded the Royal Swedish Opera and the Royal Dramatic Theatre.
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The Royal Swedish Ballet, 1975-1976
Item
Identifier: D004.01.0009.0027.00001
Abstract
Souvenir program for the Royal Swedish Ballet's performances from 1975-1976 in New York. Sponsors: His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf. Principal performers: Gerd Andersson, Yvonne Brosset, Maria Lang, Kerstin Lidstrom, Berit Skold, Walter Bourke, Jens Graff, Nils-Ake Haggbom, Verner Klavsen. Presented by: Hurok Concerts. Works performed include: Gaite Parisienne -- Swan Lake -- Konservatoriet -- Miss Julie -- The Consort -- Embrace Tiger and Return to Mountain -- The Sleeping Beauty -- Romeo...
Dates:
1975-1976