File 33 - The Prince of the Pagodas

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RAD/2/MAC/3/1/33

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The Prince of the Pagodas

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  • 1976-2006 (Creation)

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Six files of handwritten, typed, photocopied and printed papers, telegrams and cards

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(1929-12-11 - 1992-10-29)

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Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet The Prince of the Pagodas for The Royal Ballet which received its premiere on 7.12.1989 at the Royal Opera House. The material in these files covers Kenneth MacMillan's collaboration with Colin Thurbron on the scenario, correspondence with the Britten-Pears Archive over the use of the score, administrative and technical correspondence from the Royal Opera House and The Royal Ballet. The ballet was part of the celebrations by The Royal Ballet for Kenneth MacMillan's 60th birthday. Kenneth MacMillan dedicated the ballet to Margot Fonteyn.

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