Complete "Dream Scene" DON QUIXOTE (Nabakov/Balanchine)

The exquisite "Dream Scene" from Balanchine's full-length DON QUIXOTE. Suzanne Farrell was only 19 years-old here, but she dances like a dream indeed. She is excellently partnered by Conrad Ludlow, and the two female soloists in order of appearance are Mimi Paul and Marnee Morris. The male soloist is Anthony Blum. This whole ballet was not a particular success (mostly because of the score) however this scene stands the test of time. Pure Balanchine technique and style on display by dancers he trained and loved.

[@maryangeladouglas]

Lovely beyond the power of words to describe.

[@giuliorenzobighin8165]

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[@p.o.heeley.9857]

Really pretty. I've always heard Conrad Ludlow was a great partner. It's only recently that I've noticed how comfortable his partners look. Also, pay attention to the moment he lifts the ballerina up and the moment he puts her down; that's finesse.

[@dancinggiraffe6058]

Thanks! I finally got to see Mimi Paul.

[@marinaberman4295]

Thanks that you can find all these films....

[@toeknee1965]

taht Solon from Marnee Morris is insane! wow

[@rochelgrundman9936]

Thank you for reminding me why I was dedicated to Mr. Balanchine’s vision. Even as a student at SAB, I felt privileged beyond understanding why. How incredibly blessed we were, any of us, no matter how long or shortly, to have been in his orbit.

[@kamicokrolock]

Thank you so much for this archive you've created! I read Farrell's book when I was 10 and I was so sad that I would never get to see her dance or see many of

[@litommmmm]

Exquisite indeed! Many thanks John!

[@susannevollmer2347]

Thank you for uploading! Marnie Morris is absolut great in this very difficult solo.

[@toeknee1965]

absolutely insanely fabuzlous

[@MP-uc7pj]

Is she the one in 23:43???

[@susannevollmer2347]

@@MP-uc7pj She is in13.34 and later in a short part, I`m not sure.

[@susannevollmer2347]

@@MP-uc7pjafter Suki Schorer`s gorgeous one. and Marnee Morriss is with dark hair.

[@barbaralemere5183]

Thank you John, more treasure!

[@unsatura]

what a dramatic solo, so different from the cool and transcendant farrell post bejart ... what a treasure ...

[@bobloblaw9679]

thank you

[@Marta44339]

Thank you for this. I had already seen your footage of Farrell & Balanchine in the scene that follows, This is sublime! What is the truth about the performance history of this ballet at NYCB. I've read that it was never performed at NYCB after Balanchine's death.

[@marymohagheghi4875]

This is such a beautiful ballet ... I wonder why it’s not done ????

[@celticfire64]

I have a question, I'm trained in the Vaganova Method, and I'd like to expand to the Balanchine Method. What Videos or Channels would you recommend.

[@jcliff26]

Mine is a good start and there’s now lots of Balanchine’s ballets posted.

[@M10n15u3h5]

What is the synopsis of the dream scene ?

[@jcliff26]

Just the Don’s dream of Dulcinea.

[@susannevollmer2347]

Nabökov composed a whole own world of Dons emotions. Fascinating music!

[@tkoran]

Oh man, she is amazing! Thanks for posting this entire dream sequence-- her pas de deux with Conrad is superb. I love the robust applause that they get. I had already seen the footage of her solo that follows later. Thank you so much for this!! I just devour these videos with such relish!

[@arugula_fan]

John, this video is unlisted, is that on purpose? It makes finding it impossible through the search function.

[@jcliff26]

I’ve now made it public.