The Ballets Russes: Colonel de Basil's Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo, 1932-1952

Description: The Ballets Russes: Colonel de Basil's Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo, 1932-1952 The Ballets Russes: Colonel de Basil's Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo, 1932-1952 by Vincente Garcia-Marquez The book features a unique look at the Ballet, plenty of charm and insight, hard to find title, will look great in your collection. Founded in 1932, the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo was the brainchild of Colonel Wasily de Basil (Vassily Grigorievitch Voskresensky) and Rene Blum, who assembled and directed the company in the wake of critical changes in the world of classical dance: the deaths of Serge Diaghilev and Anna Pavlova (in 1929 and 1931, respectively), who had dramatically altered the standards, fortunes and circulation of ballet in the West. Together de Basil and Blum sought to continue (and, inevitably, to adjust) the Russian balletic tradition. Cultural historian Garcia-Marquez here records the 20-year lifespan of the company through a chronological reconstruction of 29 of the 70 ballets in its repertoire, some of them still performed today. Documenting an era more often subject to reminiscence than dissection, the author analyzes the conceptual and rehearsal stages of the dances in question, sets and costumes, choreography and theatrical plot, performance and critical reception in a refreshingly objective fashion. Illustrated. Copyright 1990, stated 1st edition Pages: 343 pages Publisher: Alfred A Knopf The book measures approx. 10 by 8 inches. The hardcover is nice with some gentle wear and rubbing. The dustjacket is good with some light wear, small tears and rubbing. The spine end is good with light wear. The boards and corners are in good shape. The hinges and binding are tight and strong. The pages are good with some minor wear, first front blank page is missing, book is nice. Shipping weight is 4 pounds Inventory: 0122LD263

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Location: Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

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