Le Bal
Theatre Costume
ca. 1929 (made)
ca. 1929 (made)
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Costume designed by Giorgio de Cherico for the Astrologer in George Balanchine’s ballet, Le Bal. The Astrologer is a small but significant role, the escort of the Lady. It is, a mime rather than a dancing role. Apparently elderly, at the end of the ballet the Astrolger removes his beard and mask to reveal a handsome young companion for the Lady. The role was created by Andre Bobrow who was with the Ballets Russes for its final season, 1928-29, and was danced in Massine’s 1935 version by Roland Guerard.
Le Bal (The Ball), a modern ballet in one act and two scenes with sets and costumes designed Giorgio de Chirico, was created for Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes at the Théâtre de Monte Carlo on 7 May 1929. The musical score was by Vittorio Rieti, the narrative by Boris Kochno, after a story by Count Vladimir Sologub, and it was choreographed by George Balanchine. The costumes were executed under the direction of Mme A. Youkine. The original ballet had 15 performances, being presented only during the last season of Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes in Monte Carlo, Paris, Berlin and in London where it was first performed on 26 July 1929 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Le Bal (The Ball), a modern ballet in one act and two scenes with sets and costumes designed Giorgio de Chirico, was created for Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes at the Théâtre de Monte Carlo on 7 May 1929. The musical score was by Vittorio Rieti, the narrative by Boris Kochno, after a story by Count Vladimir Sologub, and it was choreographed by George Balanchine. The costumes were executed under the direction of Mme A. Youkine. The original ballet had 15 performances, being presented only during the last season of Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes in Monte Carlo, Paris, Berlin and in London where it was first performed on 26 July 1929 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Le Bal (generic title) |
| Brief description | Costume designed by Giorgio de Chirico for the Astrologer in George Balanchine's ballet Le Bal for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes 1929. |
| Physical description | Tailcoat designed by Giorgio de Chiric for the Astrologer in George Balanchine's ballet Le Bal for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes 1929. Frock coat, black to the front and white to the back. The back has the moon, stars and clouds appliqued in black braid. The front has planetary symbols in red yellow and orange felt and handpainted in black on white repp panels. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Friends of the Museum of the Performing Arts |
| Object history | Sold as part of lot 104 at the Sale of Costumes and Curtains from Diaghilev and de Basil Ballets at the Scala Theatre, London, by Sotheby & Co., 17 July 1968, the three items purchased by Richard Buckle for £60 for the Friends of the Museum of the Performing Arts. This appears to be the 'Unfinished extra costume for The Astrologer' rather than Bobrov's costume. |
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| Summary | Costume designed by Giorgio de Cherico for the Astrologer in George Balanchine’s ballet, Le Bal. The Astrologer is a small but significant role, the escort of the Lady. It is, a mime rather than a dancing role. Apparently elderly, at the end of the ballet the Astrolger removes his beard and mask to reveal a handsome young companion for the Lady. The role was created by Andre Bobrow who was with the Ballets Russes for its final season, 1928-29, and was danced in Massine’s 1935 version by Roland Guerard. Le Bal (The Ball), a modern ballet in one act and two scenes with sets and costumes designed Giorgio de Chirico, was created for Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes at the Théâtre de Monte Carlo on 7 May 1929. The musical score was by Vittorio Rieti, the narrative by Boris Kochno, after a story by Count Vladimir Sologub, and it was choreographed by George Balanchine. The costumes were executed under the direction of Mme A. Youkine. The original ballet had 15 performances, being presented only during the last season of Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes in Monte Carlo, Paris, Berlin and in London where it was first performed on 26 July 1929 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. |
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| Accession number | S.858-1980 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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