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Irving Deakin

Music and Ballet

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    The Happy Miracle by Fuerst

    The world premiere of the music for the ballet, The Happy Miracle by Eugene Fuerst. Oct 3, 1940

    The Happy Miracle by Fuerst
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    Tribute to Tchaikovsky

    "For life like his soul was an open book. Emotional, nervous, highly stung, his heart was frequenty on his sleeve. But it was a big heart, and human heart... Irving Deakin on this centennial program for Tchaikovsky, a musical tribute. Apr 11, 1940

    Tribute to Tchaikovsky
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    Gay Parisienne

    This is Music and Ballet's 104th program which marks two full years of broadcasts over WQXR and highlights 'the naughty dance of the second empire.' Feb 2, 1939

    Gay Parisienne
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    Ballet Looks Forward

    "For Ballet, as in life, it is the forward-looking movement that matters." Dec 29, 1938

    Ballet Looks Forward
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    Alexandra Danilova Interview

    We hear from the great Russian prima-ballerina Alexandra Danilova who comments on her roles, care of her feet, and what she thinks about American men. Oct 27, 1938

    Alexandra Danilova Interview
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    Leonide Massine's Three-Cornered Hat

    A candid Leonide Massine. Oct 13, 1938

    Leonide Massine's Three-Cornered Hat
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    Blues Symposium

    Langston Hughes talks of "songs folks make up when their heart hurts" and he says that the blues and spirituals are "the two great Negro gifts to American music." Jun 9, 1938

    Blues Symposium
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    Herbert Kingsley's Music For Catherine Littlefield's Ballet, Terminal

    The world radio premiere of Terminal by composer Herbert Kingsley playing his own score for the ballet by the same name. May 12, 1938

    Herbert Kingsley's Music For Catherine Littlefield's Ballet, Terminal
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    Ted Shawn and Jess Meeker's O, Libertad!

    "The battle to establish the dance as a masculine art and sport is being rapidly won." Mar 10, 1938

    Ted Shawn and Jess Meeker's O, Libertad!
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    First Anniversary Program: The Nutcracker Suite

    Music and Ballet celebrates its first anniversary on the air. Congratulatory telegrams are read and words of praise from all quarters are heard. Feb 2, 1938

    First Anniversary Program: The Nutcracker Suite

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