Stravinsky & Balanchine: A Journey of Invention

Name: Stravinsky & Balanchine: A Journey of Invention
Brand: Recyclivre
Author: Charles M Joseph
ISBN: 9780300087123

Charles M Joseph

10/06/2002
Yale University Press

NC (0 avis)

Couverture de Stravinsky & Balanchine: A Journey of Invention par Charles M Joseph

Résumé

Igor Stravinsky and George Balanchine, among the most influential artists of the 20th century, together created the music and movement for many ballet masterpieces. This is a study of one of the greatest artistic collaborations in history. Drawing on extensive research, Charles Joseph discusses the Stravinsky-Balanchine ballets against a rich contextual backdrop. He explores the background and psychology of the two men, the dynamics of their interactions, their personal and professional similarities and differences, and the political and historical circumstances that conditioned their work. He describes the dancers, designers and sponsors with whom they worked. He explains the two men's approach to the creative process and the genesis of each of the collaborative ballets, demolishing much received wisdom on the subject. He also analyzes selected sections of music and dance, providing examples of Stravinsky's working sketches and other illustrative materials.