This work's choreographer's preferred interpreter of its central role was Christine Sarry.
This work's choreographer's preferred interpreter of its central role was Christine Sarry. In its second section, a nocturne in 5/4, the bassoon and oboe represent the loneliness of the central character. That part of this work also contains music for solo piano written by Leonard Bernstein. Another section of this work takes themes from the songs "Gilderoy" and "McLeod's Reel", but is based primarily on an Alan Lomax recording of "Bonaparte's Retreat". The "Four Dance Episodes" its composer excerpted from this ballet included music from the sections (*) "Saturday Night Waltz" and "Buckaroo Holiday", but omitted the "Ranch House Party". Its final section climaxes in a kiss between the Champion Roper and the Cowgirl. For 10 points, name this ballet choreographed by Agnes de Mille to music by Aaron Copland, which contains the "Hoe-down".
This work's choreographer's preferred interpreter of its central role was Christine Sarry.
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