The Happy Miracle by Fuerst

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

Rex Benware announces the world premiere of the music for the ballet, The Happy Miracle.

Show host Irving Deakin talks about conductor and Eugene Fuerst, who composed the music and story for the yet to be produced ballet, The Happy Miracle, a work in five scenes. The pianist and conductor, Paul Berl performs the piano version of the composition following Deakin's description of the opening scene of the ballet. Berl's playing of the music is accompanied by Deakin's commentary.

Announcer Rex Benware closes the show.

(ca. 46 min.).

Audio courtesy of the NYPL Dance Division.


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