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Diaghilev et les Ballets Russes

by Boris Kochno

This book is an historic record of the Diaghilev era. It contains a foreword THE ORIGINS OF THE BALLET RUSSES by Alexandre Benois one of the designers of the company. Included are descriptions of 71 ballets in the repertoire some lost and some still performed in our times. There are many photos and drawings of the stars including Pavlova, Nijinsky, Karsavina, Massine and others as well as of the set designs. - Amazon