Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story

Author(s): DK

Music, TV , Film & Performance

Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcrackerand Swan Laketo The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives and achievements of ballet dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell, and meet composers and choreographers, from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to Matthew Bourne.

From its origins at court and the first national ballet companies, to the contemporary scene and extraordinary venues that stage the production, this ballet book covers an impressive history of ballet and provides an invaluable overview of the subject. Filled with rarely seen photographs covering all the key figures, pieces, and performances, and compelling facts about each dance - the sources they draw from, their production history, and their reception over time - Ballet- The Definitive Illustrated Storyis an essential gift for all ballet enthusiasts.

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General Fields

  • : 9780241302316
  • : Dorling Kindersley
  • : Dorling Kindersley
  • : 2.135
  • : August 2018
  • : 2.9 X 25.7
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : ASDL
  • : 360
  • : 792.809
  • : English
  • : Hardback
  • : DK