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Abbado, Claudio, 1933-2014 (Conductor)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1933 - 2014

Places

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

 File

A Prokofiev Fantasy with Peter and the Wolf, 1991 - 1993

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/2/5
Scope and Contents A box containing ten sub-files with production papers relating to a theatrical version of Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic tale, Peter and the Wolf, which was produced by Spitting Swanns Limited [a partnership between Spitting Image Productions Limited and Christopher Swann Limited] and broadcasted by BBC 2, on 26 December 1993. The production involved the conductor, Clauddio Abbado, along with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe; performers from the Théâtre de Complicité;...
Dates: 1991 - 1993
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

Artwork File, 1993

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/10/1
Scope and Contents A visifile containing original artwork relating to the Spitting Swanns Limited theatrical production of Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf symphonic tale. This artwork is comprised of pencil drawings done by Spitting Image Workshop artists, Pablo Bach and Oscar Da Costa. The vast majority of the file's contents are caricature drawings of individuals involved or represented in the production, and were used as the basis for creating puppets. There are caricatures...
Dates: 1993
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.