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Ballerina Suzanne Farrell.

Ballerina Suzanne Farrell. She spent over twenty years with the New York City Ballet, and George Balanchine choreographed many ballets for her. Farrell's autobiography is "Holding on to the Air" (Simon & Schuster). (Rebroadcast. Originally broadcast September 25, 1990).

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 29, 1991: Interview with Suzanne Farrell; Interview with James Toback; Commentary on "Martha Stewart Living."
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Filmmaker James Toback.

Filmmaker James Toback. His films include "The Gambler," "Love and Money," and "The Pick Up Artist." His most recent film, "The Big Bang," will be shown on the public television series P.O.V. (Rebroadcast. Originally broadcast May 22, 1990).

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Ballerina Suzanne Farrell

Farrell had a deep, complicated relationship with her choreographer, George Balanchine. She spent over twenty years with the New York City Ballet. Farrell's new memoir about her career is called is "Holding on to the Air"

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Considering George Balanchine

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews the material of choreographer George Balanchine available on DVD and CD. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Balanchine's birth.

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A New Film About Two of Ballet's Greatest Figures

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews "Elusive Muse," the Academy Award-nominated documentary on ballet dancer Suzanne Farrell, who married choreographer George Balanchine. The documentary will be shown in an edited-for-TV version as a part of the PBS series "Dance in America" on June 25.

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