From Petipa to Balanchine: Classical Revival and the by Tim Scholl
By Tim Scholl
Not basically is that this the 1st publication to give 19th- and twentieth-century ballet as a continual instead of damaged culture, From Petipa to Balanchine areas works corresponding to Sleeping Beauty, Les Sylphides, Apollo and Jewells of their right cultural and creative context.
The in simple terms English-language learn to be in line with the unique Russian soures, this ebook can be crucial studying for all dance students. Written in a fascinating and chic kind it is going to additionally entice an individual attracted to the heritage of ballet generally.
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