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The great Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, has been dead now for many years. But her many admirers still recall with pleasure and nostalgia those inspiring moments when they watched her dance her great masterpiece, The Swan. Yet few of those admirers know of the most amazing incident connected with her life. It is an incident that occurred three months after she died. When news came of Pavlova's death, there was sorrow backstage in every theatre in the world. One of those wh…

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Synopsis

In the episode Pretend You're Pavova from Incredible but True, the narrative begins with the somber reflection on the death of the legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova. Her passing resonates deeply within the dance community, particularly for a young English ballerina named Frances Doble, who admires Pavlova's unparalleled artistry. Frances is tasked with creating a new ballet that pays homage to Pavlova's life and work, a daunting challenge that weighs heavily on her as she grapples with feelings of inadequacy and loss.

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Incredible_But_True_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Incredible but True, Episode 27

Pretend Youre Pavova

Sunday, July 2, 1950 · 3:47

Incredible but True, Episode 27

Pretend Youre Pavova

Sunday, July 2, 1950 · 3:47

Summary

A young ballerina, Frances Doble, experiences an extraordinary moment during a rehearsal that seems to channel the spirit of the late Anna Pavlova. As she dances, her performance astonishes those watching, leaving them to question the nature of her talent.

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  • 1950 — Cold War: Radio Free Europe first broadcasts.
  • 1950 — Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan.
  • 1950 — The Knesset of Israel passes the Law of Return which grants all Jews the right to immigrate to the Land of Israel.

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