Romantic Ballet
Many years ago in English theatres pantomimes were regular features. The old-time pantomime was all about merry Harlequin, dainty Columbine, and a woebegone Pierrot; and there was always a policeman, a red-hot poker, and a string of sausages which, in an obscure way, were necessary symbols. In "Carnaval," the delightful ballet to the music of Schumann, the spirit of the harlequinade has been captured, and all the characters (except the Policeman, and the ubiquitous poker and sausages) dance their roles to dream-like, whimsical’ melodies. When the Covent Garden Ballet was in New, Zealand a few months ago, "Carnaval" was seen by many people. So to many balletomanes it
should be good news that this ballet will be presented from 2YC on Tuesday, August 15, at 9.5 p.m.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 7, 11 August 1939, Page 12
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129Romantic Ballet New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 7, 11 August 1939, Page 12
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