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The correspondence in this file is between Kenneth MacMillan and Igor Kosak, Ballet Director of the ballet company at the Theater und Philharmonie in Essen, trying to organise an evening of MacMillan ballets. There is mention of Faith Worth being available to stage a MacMillan work but the size of the company and the timings do not allow for MacMillan's works to be performed by the company

The material in this file contains correspondence and agreements relating to works by Kenneth MacMillan performed by the National Ballet of Canada. It includes

1. A handwritten letter from Celia Franca relating to Solitaire, 20 May 1965
2. Correspondence and agreements for Song of the Earth, 1977-1988
3. Correspondence and agreements for Elite Syncopations, 1978-1992
4. Correspondence and agreements for Gloria, 1989
5. An agreement for Concerto, 1987
6. Two handwritten letters from Alexander Grant
7. One fax from Reid Anderson re Karen Kain in Song of the Earth, 31 Jan 1991

Kenneth MacMillan created the one-act ballet Diversions for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 15.9.1961 at the Royal Opera House, London. This file contains the Benesh Movement Notation Score recorded by Faith Worth in 1961. It comprises 91 pages of score, the pages numbered 1 - 182, with front cover giving production details and copyrights, and back cover with notes in pencil which are very faded. There are two pages of score containing handwritten notes in black biro and four empty pages. The full score has annotations in pencil, dated 1968, and blue biro dated 1971.

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House, London. The ballet continues to be performed regularly by The Royal Ballet and is also in the repertory of ballet companies around the world. There are five files relating to the Benesh Movement Notation score mostly the rough score recorded by Faith Worth with some later material recorded by Tom Steuart.. This file contains

1. Three pages of lined paper with a handwritten list of the action of the ballet by Act and Scene, in blue biro
2. One photocopy of a fax giving a list of the extras for Romeo and Juliet, Teatro Alla Scala, Milan, 17.5.1995
3. Photocopies of three pages of a typed Rudimentary Prop List, with As of 12/13/84 handwritten on top of first page, with pencil annotations by Monica Parker, the list dated 13.5.1975
4. Photocopy of a stage plan with placings for props, Act I, scene 1, January 1976, The Royal Ballet

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House, London. The ballet continues to be performed regularly by The Royal Ballet and is also in the repertory of ballet companies around the world. There are five files relating to the Benesh Movement Notation score mostly the rough score recorded by Faith Worth with some later material recorded by Tom Steuart.. This file contains the rough score by Faith Worth and comprises

1. Two title pages giving Book Numbers and contents, handwritten in black biro on score paper
2. Book 12, ring bound in blue card covers, with Romeo Act I Fight, Act II Letter Scene and Act II Romeo and Tybalt Fight on front cover, with notes and date 1980 in top right cover, in black biro over pencil and blue biro. 13 pages of score handwritten in pencil, blue biro and red felt pen. No back cover
3. Book 1, ring bound in blue card covers with Romeo, Romeo and Juliet on front cover with other details crossed out and details of Notes contained in the book added. Pencil, blue biro and felt tip pen, red felt tip pen. Two pages of score handwritten in pencil with green and black felt pen additions. Internal divider of blue card with Book 8, Corps - wedding Act II, Romeo, and Act III Potion Scene - Juliet written in blue felt tip pen, blue biro and pencil. Other details crossed out. Three pages of score handwritten in pencil
4. 13 loose pages of score handwritten in pencil, with lists of some casts, December 1971 and 1975
5. Book 10, ring bound in blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I and a list of the dances in Act I, scene 4 in blue biro, with 14 pages of handwritten score in pencil, including six blank pages.
6. Book 3, ring bound in blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I Balcony Pas de Deux and Act III Bedroom Pas de Deux in blue biro, with eight pages of handwritten score in pencil
7. Book 16, ring bound in blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I and Act III and a list of the dances, and Checked 1970 at top left of cover, with 12 pages of handwritten score in pencil

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House. The ballet continues to be performed regularly by The Royal Ballet and is also in the repertory of ballet companies around the world. There are five files relating to the Benesh Movement Notation score, mostly the rough score recorded by Faith Worth with some later material recorded by Tom Steuart. This file contains part of the rough score by Faith Worth and comprises

1. One handwritten title page giving a list of the book numbers and contents, in black biro, undated
2. Book 5, ring bound with blue card covers, Act II, Romeo solo + 3 Ladies of the Town + Mercutio + Benvolio (Part 1) handwritten in black biro, and Romeo and Juliet written in green felt tip pen, with five pages of score in pencil
3. Book 15, ring bound with blue card covers, Romeo and Juliet Act II and Act III with the dances handwritten in blue biro, and Checked 1970 in top left corner, with eight pages of score in pencil
4. Book 15A, ring bound with blue card covers, Act 2 Marriage Scene/Friar Lawrence, Juliet gets potion from Friar Lawrence handwritten in blue biro. Further details in pencil crossed out, with five pages of score in pencil. No back cover
5. Book 13, ring bound with blue card covers, Romeo and Julie Act II No 30 (-after Marriage) Crowd Scene and Ton-Up, handwritten in black biro, Checked 1970 in top left corner, with 20 pages of score in pencil. Handwritten pencil notes on back cover have been crossed out
6. Book 9, ring bound with blue card covers, Romeo Act II Sword Fight (with 1980 New Fight), Act III Family Scene - after Bedroom P de D, and Act II Mother (Lady Capulet - Tyb's death) handwritten in blue felt tip pen, some annotations in red and green felt tip pen, with nine pages of score in pencil with blue biro markings. No back cover
7. Book 17, ring bound with blue card covers, Romeo Act II Mercutio's Death, Lead into Romeo fight with Tybalt, and Act III Dead P de D handwritten in blue felt pen, with annotations in red and green felt tip pen, with six pages of score in pencil
8. Two pages of score, in pencil, Dead P de D

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House. The ballet continues to be performed regularly by The Royal Ballet and is also in the repertory of ballet companies around the world. There are five files relating to the Benesh Movement Notation score, mostly the rough score recorded by Faith Worth with some later material recorded by Tom Steuart. This file contains part of the rough score by Faith Worth and comprises

1. Title page a list of the books and their contents, handwritten in black biro.
2. Six pages of score, three with notes and score in pencil, three blank pages
3. Book 7, ring bound with blue card covers with Act I Opening, Act II Opening Dance, Perf Notes Act II Romeo enters and further details in red felt tip pen overwritten in black biro, Checked 1970 in top left corner in black felt tip pen, with 11 pages of score in pencil with black biro and felt pen additions. No back cover
4. Book 6, ring bound with blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I and list of dances in blue biro, some crossed out in pencil, with 15 pages of score in pencil
5. Book 18, ring bound with blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I and list of dances in blue biro and pencil, with 16 pages of score in pencil. No back cover
6. Book 4, ring bound with blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I No. 10 Nursery Scene and No. 20 Romeo - Balcony Solo in blue biro, with eight pages of score in pencil. With note in pencil of what 'Rudy does' at end of Balcony Solo
7. Book 2, ring bound with blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I No. 11 Going to the Ball and Exit from Ballroom in black and blue biro, with 12 pages of score in pencil, with a note in top margin on page 18 'KMc 1970'
8. Book 11, ring bound with blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I and a list of dances in black and blue biro and pencil, with 12 pages of score in pencil

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House. The ballet continues to be performed regularly by The Royal Ballet and is also in the repertory of ballet companies around the world. There are five files relating to the Benesh Movement Notation score, mostly the rough score recorded by Faith Worth with some later material recorded by Tom Steuart. This file contains the material recorded by Tom Steuart and comprises

1. One ring bound score with brown card covers with Opening Dance Act 2 Romeo/Juliet Changes Oct 1979 and Mandolin Dance Act 2, Romeo/Juliet June 1981 handwritten in black biro on the front cover, with 43 pages of score with photocopies of score pasted onto left page, 14 pages are not bound
2. One plain sheet of paper with handwritten description of townswomen and whores dance
3. Nine small, 13 large and 8 large photocopied pages with grid of stage area with notes and notations