[Dance] Mosolov, Alexander. (1900 - 1973) [Bolm, Adolph. (1884-1951)]
Ballet Mécanique (The Iron Foundry) - Rare Futurist Program
Original 1930s program from a performance of Adolph Bolm's ballet, "The Spirit of the Factory" known also as Ballet mécanique (not to be confused with the 1924 composition by George Antheil), Mechanical Ballet, and The Iron Foundry. The most well-known work by Soviet composer Alexander Mosolov and a prime example of Soviet futurist music, it was composed between 1926 and 1927 as the first movement of the ballet suite Stal ("Steel"). Bolm's ballet was premiered at the Hollywood Bowl in 1931, the present performance having occured soon thereafter.The folding complete program deistributed by post, with usual folds, stamp remnant and featuring a very fine futurist illustration byNicolas Remisoff. Measures 15.5 x 43.5 cm overall. Rare. (5908)
Program, unsigned Dance