Balanchine and the Lost Muse: Revolution and the Making of a Choreographer

Balanchine and the Lost Muse: Revolution and the Making of a Choreographer

Elizabeth Kendall • Oxford University Press

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ISBN-10: 019022794X · ISBN-13: 978‑0190227944 · 2013 · 1st Edition

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Dimensions: 9.2 in × 6.1 in × 1 in; 10.6 Oz

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Elizabeth Kendall examines the formative years of George Balanchine, tracing his artistic evolution against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. By focusing on his early collaborations and the tragic loss of his muse, Lidia Ivanova, the narrative illuminates the profound personal and political forces that shaped his revolutionary approach to choreography.

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