John Cranko

John Cyril Cranko, (August 15 1927 – June 26 1973), was a choreographer with the Sadler's Wells Ballet (which later became the Royal Ballet).

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August 15 - 1927 - June 26 - 1973 - Choreographer - Royal Ballet

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John Cranko wrote the comic ballet "Pineapple Poll", in collaboration with Sir Charles Mackerras, for a British Festival, following the expiration of the copyright on Arthur Sullivan's music in 1950. "Pineapple Poll" was based on Sir William Gilbert's Bab Ballad "The Bumboat Woman's Story", with music exclusively by Sir Arthur Sullivan including music from various Gilbert and Sullivan operas.

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Ballet - Pineapple Poll - Sir Charles Mackerras - British - Festival - Arthur Sullivan - 1950 - Sir William Gilbert - Bab Ballad - Gilbert and Sullivan - Operas

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Cranko choked to death after suffering an allergic reaction to a sleeping pill he took during a transatlantic flight.

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