In the history of twentieth-century ballet; no company has had so profound and far-reaching an influence as the Ballets Russes. Under the direction of impresario extraordinaire Serge Diaghilev (1872ndash;1929); the Ballets Russes radically transformed the nature of balletmdash;its subject matter; movement idiom; choreographic style; stage space; music; scenic design; costume; even the dancers physical appearance. From 1909 to 1929; it nurtured some of the greatest choreographers in dance historymdash;Fokine; Nijinsky; Massine; and Balanchinemdash;and created such classics as Les Sylphides; Firebird; Petrouchka; LApregrave;s-midi dun Faune; Les Noces; and Apollo. Diaghilev brought together some of the leading artists of his time; including composers Stravinsky; Debussy; and Prokofiev; artists Picasso; Braque; and Matisse; and poets Hoffmansthal and Cocteau. Diaghilevs Ballets Russes is the most authoritative history of the company ever written and the first to examine it as a totalitymdash;its art; enterprise; and audience. Combining social and cultural history with illuminating discussions of dance; drama; music; art; economics; and public reception; Lynn Garafola paints an extraordinary portrait of the company that shaped ballet into what it is today.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed this so muchBy CustomerI enjoyed this so much. After getting into the swing of things. I forgot I was reading a play with scenery description. It flowed to smooth. The story was funny and eye opening at the same timeIbsen is good2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great PlayBy Betsy A. HesterThis is a very accessible text of an outstanding and timeless play!! Henrik Ibsens very best. in my opinion. A good read for pleasure (and thought-provoking). and even better for the classroom.
