Tchaikovsky — Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique", III. Allegro molto vivace
- Suite: Pathétique
- Music:
Tchaikovsky — Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique", III. Allegro molto vivace
- Original choreography by: Isadora Duncan (1916)
Notes
Nadia Chilkovsky Nahumck
Reference: Nahumck, Nadia Chilkovsky. Isadora Duncan: The Dances. Washington DC: The National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1994.
Another memorable opening theme contrasts with the gentleness of the Second Movement. Darkening shadows and heroic sacrifice are suggested. The solo figure may be an Amazonian queen summoning her warrior maidens. Since classical allusions persisted in the arts throughout the early 20th century, it would not have been surprising for Duncan to depict in this pyrrhic dance a heroic past followed by a dismal present, particularly since the work was choreographed during World War I.
Videos
| Title | Date | Dancers | Full Dance? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company 2013-2014 Season Highlights | 2014 | No | ||
| Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company Performance Highlights 2013 | 2013 | No | ||
| Duncan Dance Continuum | 1995 | Adrienne Ramm | Yes | |
| Julia Levien's staging of Tchaikovsky's Pathetique | Lori Belilove, Jeanne Bresciani, Beth Jucovy, Judith Ann Landon, Julia Levien, Adrienne Ramm, Iris Park | Yes | Staging by Julia Levien |
Related items in the Archives
The Collection of Mignon Garland > Programs > Isadora Duncan Dancers in New York — 1929
The Collection of Janaea Rose Lyn (McAlee) > Programs > Isadora Duncan — Nov 21, 1916