Freddie Franklin was a walking history of dance. Miss him. Astounding to hear that today's Harlequin character was originally made on a girl! Also interesting to hear that protests of the Blackamoor roles surfaced that early. The National Ballet was 1962 through 1972.
The dark wig that Frederic speaks about at 20.27 I have in my Ballet, Dance, Theatre collection along with the provenance. It really is a beautiful piece.
He is so wonderful. And the interviewer didn't interrupt and was so good.
Freddie Franklin was a walking history of dance. Miss him.
Astounding to hear that today's Harlequin character was originally made on a girl! Also interesting to hear that protests of the Blackamoor roles surfaced that early. The National Ballet was 1962 through 1972.
The dark wig that Frederic speaks about at 20.27 I have in my Ballet, Dance, Theatre collection along with the provenance. It really is a beautiful piece.
wow!