Bournonville
Americannoun
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Where Russia had Marius Petipa, Denmark had August Bournonville, who choreographed in a joyful, buoyant, full-bodied style.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 21, 2018
This story of broken hearts and human frailties is the best-known work of August Bournonville, an important Danish choreographer of the Romantic era and one of the greatest dance storytellers.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 25, 2016
This connection’s most potent ingredient is the long, complex, lively, step-packed dance phrases created by both Bournonville and City Ballet’s founding ballet master, Balanchine.
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2016
Peter Martins, City Ballet’s Danish director, is a product of this Bournonville classic and last year brought it to New York.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2016
Capres, Bournonville, Baron de, negotiates with the Dutch touching the principality for Madame des Ursins, 281; liberally rewarded by Philip V., 281.
From Political Women, Vol. 2 by Menzies, Sutherland, fl. 1840-1883
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