A special studio recording of the ballet of the wealthy and beautiful widow Hanna Glawari. She moves from the tiny European country, Marshovia to Paris and is courted by the suave count Danilo who needs her money to save his country from financial ruin.
Choreography, Roland Hynd ; music, Franz Lehar ; musical adaptation by John Lanchbery ; scenario, Robert Helpmann ; set designs and costumes, Desmond Heeley ; directed by Norman Campbell.
Participant/Performer Note:
Soloists: Karen Kain, John Meehan, Raymond Smith, Yoko Ichino ; Orchestra of the National Ballet of Canada ; conducted by Ermanno Florio.
