Diaghilev : a life
Title:
Diaghilev : a life
Author:
Scheijen, Sjeng
Hedley-Prole, Jane
Leinbach, S.J.
ISBN:
9781846681646
Uniform Title:
Sergej Diaghilev. English
Publication Information:
London : Profile, 2010
Physical Description:
vii, 552 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 25 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 505-517) and index.
Shortlisted for Sheridan Morley Prize for Best Theatre Biography 2010.
Originally published: Sergej Diaghilev by Uitgeverij Bert Bakker, Amsterdam, 2009.
Abstract:
Based on research in little known archives, especially in Russia, this biography of Diaghilev (1872-1929) introduces a complex and powerful personality with boundless creative energy fully to life.
Subject:
| Diaghilev, Serge, 1872-1929 |
| Ballets russes |
| Impresarios -- Russia -- Biography |
| Ballet -- Production and direction -- Russia -- History -- 19th century |
| Russia -- Intellectual life -- 1801-1917 |
Summary:
Based on research in little known archives, especially in Russia, this biography of Diaghilev (1872-1929) introduces a complex and powerful personality with boundless creative energy fully to life.