WHO CARES? (1983 broadcast)

George Balanchine's masterpiece to the music of George Gershwin.
Sean Lavery (in the Jacques d'Amboise role) with Patricia McBride in pink (her original role) Lourdes Lopes in red (originally Karin von Aroldingen) and Heather Watts in blue (originally Marnee Morris) this was filmed right after Balanchine's death and shows the New York City Ballet still under the influence of it's genius founder, George Balanchine.

[@CatsEyeBeauty]

To think this was filmed 40 years ago, technique has evolved throughout the years, but, wow, the corp de ballet is stellar. Mel Tomlinson brought a huge smile to my face, what a gem he was. Thank you so much for sharing this complete ballet! ❤️

[@missfeliss3628]

these dancers are incredible for this decade....they are better than many primas today....im super impressed

[@DelGuy03]

And a word of appreciation to Hershy Kay, who so beautifully orchestrated the ballet (leaving room, in most songs, for a fancy piano solo as published by the composer in George Gershwin's Song Book). Mr. Kay provided the orchestrations for several of Balanchine's "compilation" ballets, always masterfully.

[@jcliff26]

Absolutely.

[@theodoranian]

Thank you for posting this wonderful recording ! Only the City Ballet ensemble can dance this good !

[@user-nh3hw5wh2l]

Thanks for the upload!

[@tommydenzio]

Patti was glorious everything she did was divine

[@kipklop975]

the music makes me so happy! its no wonder the dancers really look like they are enjoying themselves:)

[@philipkuttner7945]

I had just watched the Royal Dutch Ballet performance before I found this, and the difference is pretty amazing. Not a dull moment here. The grace, the light-footedness, nothing rushed . . . Sean Lavery’s Entrance in I Got Rhythm-WOW! But I’m preaching to the choir. I know Mr. B greatly admired Fred Astaire; was he one of the inspirations for this ballet?

[@jcliff26]

You mean the HET National Ballet? Don’t think there is a Royal Dutch Ballet.

[@philipkuttner7945]

@@jcliff26 Yeah, I messed up. Anyway, thanks for posting this performance--'swonderful!

[@garotadagavea]

This is lovely, truly. I love the abandon with which Patty McBride dances. She is truly free. Not surprising she would pair so well with Eddy Villella. And no surprise either, why Balanchine would pair her with Baryshnikov. As Jacques D’Amboise said: Misha and Eddy shared the same temperament in dancing. Abandon, no self-preservation.Sean Laverne does a lovely effort here, but check the video with Baryshnikov in this solo. Just perfection, in character and sharpness. Thanks for posting. Mr. B.could have called this, New York, New York, for it is really scenes of the city.

[@terryr.1243]

The word ADDICTED is overuse and hyper-rated, but "I AM" (!!!) regarding George Gershwin. Sitting-up late one night I discovered these videos (the Who Cares ballet) and MAYBE I'll be inspired to start my ONLINE PIANO lessons centering around my PERSONAL IDOL, GEORGE GERSHWIN. People often misunderstand Black people's fascination about Gershwin because of his opera Porgy and Bess, ..BUT (!!!) MY PERSONAL LOVE OF HIM, GERSHWIN, IS THAT THE MAN WAS/"IS" SO DAMN GOOD !!! "IF" only I could have a time machine to go back in time to PERSONALLY meet him, ...........

[@feathersforfun]

RIP Sean& thanks

[@grazielalobo9355]

Lindo espetáculo 🙌👏👏

[@davidbrims5825]

Could someone tell me the name of the tune at 11.00 please.

[@jcliff26]

“That Certain Feeling.”

[@davidbrims5825]

@@jcliff26 Thank you.

[@DelGuy03]

The onscreen credits don't say who's conducting. Does anyone know?

[@jcliff26]

Robert Irving.

[@DelGuy03]

@@jcliff26 Thank you! He seemed most likely, but I didn't want to assume. It's great to have this here -- that whole telecast should have been issued on DVD, considering the importance of the works.

[@Paimordial]

21:40 for my own future ref

[@BillieStan7833]

4:45

[@smskksksnssnsksns9574]

Please post Kay mazzo or Jenifer ringer !!! Thank you so much!

[@jcliff26]

I don’t have them in this if that’s what you mean. I’ve posted Kay in other things like Stravinsky Violin Concerto, DIAMONDS, and Brahms-Schoenberg Quartet.

[@yas7300]

Personal time stamp 21:42 4:47

[@Paimordial]

I’m doing this variation!!

[@Paimordial]

The one at 21 mins haha

[@missfeliss3628]

patty doesnt even quite know what to do with her hands and fingers lol...maybe she needed to eat something? her whole upper body is so weak and limp

[@jcliff26]

You must not be a dancer. What McBride has to dance here is technically very difficult. Balanchine never had any interest in her romantically, and her arms and hands are great. I’d suggest you stop looking at my channel. If you continue to make such cruel and ignorant remarks I’ll be more than happy to block you.

[@margaretyoung1576]

Thank you so much for posting these. This is the NYCB I saw and remember and it really was a glorious time to be a ballet fan. I knew the videos existed, but I hadn't been able to find them.

[@colleenboresta272]

I was there for this broadcast. NYCB is still dancing 'Who Cares?" wonderfiully.

[@unsatura]

thanks for another classic performance from the great days of nycb

[@tkoran]

Wow! What a treat! Didn't know these videos existed! Love seeing McBride & Watts in this! Sean too! Thanks so much for posting these amazing videos!

[@simaraft7373]

It's so nice to see Sean.

[@dirgesinthedark5637]

Thanks for posting this era! Wish you would leave the dancers names at the end though....:( Keep on posting!!!!!

[@patrickhamilton6207]

Bravo, Sean Lavery. RIP.

[@scorpiodncr]

Thanks for posting! Do I see Helene Alexopoulos and Judith Fugate in with the 'red' girls? And I knew that was Mel Tomlinson, but I'm not sure I recognize the other men...?

[@pauljames130]

I've always thought this ballet had the absolute perfect title.

[@julimelballerina]

You have Vienna Waltzes from this gala performance? Please, share with us!

[@jcliff26]

julimelballerina It's on KZbin.

[@nocompassodoballet2630]

John Clifford thank you, but what's the link? I'm not finding...

[@jcliff26]

No Compasso do Ballet kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGjGqGyCpdyIbrM

[@nocompassodoballet2630]

John Clifford Thank you very much!!!

[@matthewrusk6584]

Is Christopher Fleming the center guy in the men's dance?

[@dncrtampa]

Yes Absolutely

[@anniewright8567]

Could you post Donizetti Variations?

[@jcliff26]

Not on KZbin. On my Facebook I can

[@aghollywood5342]

The one in blue is Marnee Morris right?

[@jcliff26]

AG HOLLYWOOD No. that’s Heather Watts who was 3rd cast to do it after Marnee, the original (who did 8 consecutive double fouettes!)

[@aghollywood5342]

Can you tell me the minuites and seconds please because i dont know the move youre talking about.

[@jcliff26]

AG HOLLYWOOD 32:20

[@mwpipp85]

Thats' Mel Tomlinson correct?

[@jcliff26]

Yes it is!

[@mwpipp85]

John Clifford awesome! I knew him as a student and then grew up to learn the part he dances here. So wonderful to see him dance this as it makes so much sense having experienced him as a teacher, mentor to young dancers, and inspiration to everyone whose life he touched. Great share. What a gift

[@maddihamilton4340]

Song at 16:40?

[@evah1928]

"The Man I Love"

[@mihneetashianna]

How come i hear so many negative things about heather watts?

[@jcliff26]

Destini Williams Like what and from whom?

[@mihneetashianna]

John Clifford well not to me personally but on the interweb. Like in terms of her personality, presence, and such. Her name hasn't come up in the subject of nycb history either with my teachers. Just curious!

[@jcliff26]

Destini Williams Well I've not seen anything negative so can't answer you.

[@mihneetashianna]

John Clifford Okay. That's fair! I think she is brilliant personally. I want to see more of her and know more about her career but i cannot find much. Thanks for sharing your videos btw!

[@LeCanalBarbaraAnne]

Might it have to do with the fact that Peter left her and married Darci Kistler in 1991? And, shock of all horrors, falsehoods might have emerged? Heather Watts was terrific. I especially loved her in Bugaku with Jock Soto, and the Davidsbündlertanze dancing with Peter of all people.

[@adamelmes9233]

13:54

[@jcliff26]

What about it?