 Writings on ballet and music.
Author: Lopukhov, Fedor Published: 2002 Although little known in the West, Fedor Lopukhov was a leading figure in Russia's dance world for more than sixty years, and an influence on many who became major figures in Western dance, including George Balanchine. As a choreographer he staged the first post-revolutionary productions of traditional ballets such as Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty as well as avant-garde and experimental works, including Dance Symphony, Bolt, and a highly controversial version of The Nutcracker. This first publication in English of his theoretical writings will give readers a clear understanding of his seminal importance in dance history and illuminate his role in the development of dance as a non-narrative, musically based form. |
