Kenneth MacMillan created the one-act ballet Metaboles for the Paris Opera Ballet which premiered on 23 Nov 1978 at the Theatre de l'Opera de Paris, Paris. The material consists of one page of handwritten notes by Kenneth MacMillan, giving the style and emotion on the five movements of the ballet, and the quote that inspired the ballet
MacMillan, KennethKenneth MacMillan created the one-act ballet Miss Julie for the Stuttgart Ballet which premiered on 8 Mar 1970 at the Wurttemberg State Theatre , Stuttgart. The material in this file consists of
- Three pages of handwritten notes by Kenneth MacMillan detailing the scenario for the ballet. In black felt tip pen on pink paper
- Three typed letters from Andrzej Panufnik to Kenneth MacMillan about progress on the score, one letter giving a detailed breakdown of the score. All signed Andrzej in red ink. 22 Sep 1969, 12 Nov 1969, 11 Dec 1969 with envelope (with Panufnik re Miss Julie written on front of envelope in blue biro by Jann Parry)
- Two pages of photocopies of press cuttings of reviews of the first performance in Stuttgart, with photographs, 12 Mar 1970 and 13 Mar 1970
The material in this file comprises correspondence between Joseph Clapsaddle, William Severns and Donas Jean Russell of the Music Center Presentations, John Tooley and Paul Findlay of the Royal Opera House, Nora Kaye and Kenneth MacMillan about the possibility of a season of Kenneth MacMillan ballets at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion at the Music Center in August 1981. The perceived intransigence of the Royal Opera House over the cost of this venture made it impossible, Mar - Aug 1980. A handwritten letter from Joe Clapsaddle to Kenneth MacMillan, requesting a meeting, n.d.
MacMillan, KennethIncludes Bedell's handwritten notes
Used for Solo Seal in 1936? (Bedells' handwritten directions included - 1 page)