Les Sylphides

1953Directed by Christian Simpson

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Released: April 3, 1953
Runtime: 32m

About Les Sylphides

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Synopsis

A studio performance of the ballet Les Sylphides by Michel Fokine, first broadcast on 3 April 1953 and starring Alicia Markova, John Field, Violetta Elvin and Svetlana Beriosova.

Director: Christian Simpson

Principal cast

In billing order

Alicia MarkovaPrincipal dancer (Nocturne in A♭ major / Prelude in A major / Waltz in C# major / Grande valse brilliante in E♭ major)
Violetta ElvinPrincipal dancer (Nocturne in A♭ major / Mazurka in D major / Grade valse brilliante in E♭ major)
Svetlana BeriosovaPrincipal dancer (Nocturne in A♭ major / Waltz in G♭ major / Grande valse brilliante in E♭ major)
John FieldPrincipal dancer (Nocturne in A♭ major / Mazurka in C major / Waltz in C# major / Grande valse brilliante in E♭ major)
Tamara KarsavinaSelf (Introduction)
Betty AshCorps de Ballet

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