Vera Zorina

Vera Zorina, the stage name of Eva Brigitta Hartwig the ballet dancer and actress in 1942. She was married to the choreographer George Balanchine in 1938.

Bob Sherman begins this episode with music from the ballet Triumph of Neptune which is introduced by Vera Zorina. In his interview with the dancer and choreographer, they talk about her new album and art book, Dancer's Choice, and hear music from the album as well.


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