The Russian Ballet by A. E. Johnson
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"The Russian Ballet" by A. E. Johnson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the emergence and impact of the Russian Ballet as a theatrical art form, detailing its evolution and highlighting notable performances and figures in the genre, such as dancer Vaslav Nijinsky and designer Léon Bakst. It aims to capture the fervor and artistic significance of the Russian Ballet's influence on audiences in England,
France, and beyond. The opening of the work begins with an introduction that positions the Russian Ballet within a historical context, outlining its roots in early dance customs and the subsequent revival in Russia, which brought it back to prominence amidst a period of decline in Western ballet. Johnson details how this revival captivated international audiences, noting specific ballets and their innovative choreographies. The text emphasizes the collaborative nature of ballet, stating that successful productions combine skilled performance with distinctive choreography and evocative design, creating a unified artistic expression that resonates powerfully with viewers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Johnson, A. E. (Alfred Edwin), 1879- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Bull, René, 1872-1942 |
| Title | The Russian Ballet |
| Contents | Introduction -- Pétrouchka -- Thamar -- Le carnaval -- Cléopâtre -- Les sylphides -- Scheherazade -- Le spectre de la rose -- Narcisse -- L'oiseau de feu -- Le pavillon d'Armide -- Prince Igor (Polovtsian dances) -- Le Dieu bleu -- Prelude à l'après-midi d'un faune -- Jeux -- Le sacre du printemps -- La tragédie de Salome -- Le lac des cygnes -- Anna Pavlova. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Ballet -- Russia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62600 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 507 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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