File 50 - Valley of Shadows

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RAD/2/MAC/3/1/50

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Valley of Shadows

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  • 1983, undated (Creation)

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One handwritten letter with envelope, one handwritten card, one typed letter with envelope

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

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Kenneth MacMillan created the one-act ballet Valley of Shadows for The Royal Ballet which premiered at the Royal Opera House, London on 3.3.1983. The material comprises

  1. Handwritten card from Peter Schaufuss to Kenneth MacMillan praising the ballet, 2.3.1983
  2. Handwritten letter from Claus Moser, Chairman of the Royal Opera House, London, to Kenneth MacMillan, praising the ballet. With accompanying envelope, undated
  3. Typed letter from Mary Clarke, Editor of The Dancing Times, to Kenneth MacMillan in response to a letter from him. With accompanying envelope, 11.3.1983

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