Description

Book Synopsis

The great Russian choreographer Leonide Massine was the most important figure in modernist ballet in the 1930s, known for works such as Gaite Parisienne and The Three-Cornered Hat. His versatility and scope made his choreography the most representative of the century. Whatever period he portrayed, his style flowed freely and unselfconsciously. His character ballets dealt not with stereotypes but individuals, and his symphonic ballets proved how great music could be employed without demeaning it. Like his mentor Diaghilev, he strove to bring music, painting, and poetry to his ballets. Massine was responsible for the first resolutely abstract ballet and the first true fusions of ballet and modern dance.

This work provides a biography of Massine and a detailed analysis of his major ballets, including those for Diaghilev''s Ballets Russes, the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and American Ballet Theatre. The work integrates biographical study with an examination of

Leonide Massine and the 20th Century Ballet

    Product form

    £29.96

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £39.95 – you save £9.99 (25%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Fri 7 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback by Leslie Norton

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Leonide Massine and the 20th Century Ballet by Leslie Norton

      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 4/5/2004 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786417520, 978-0786417520
      ISBN10: 0786417528

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The great Russian choreographer Leonide Massine was the most important figure in modernist ballet in the 1930s, known for works such as Gaite Parisienne and The Three-Cornered Hat. His versatility and scope made his choreography the most representative of the century. Whatever period he portrayed, his style flowed freely and unselfconsciously. His character ballets dealt not with stereotypes but individuals, and his symphonic ballets proved how great music could be employed without demeaning it. Like his mentor Diaghilev, he strove to bring music, painting, and poetry to his ballets. Massine was responsible for the first resolutely abstract ballet and the first true fusions of ballet and modern dance.

      This work provides a biography of Massine and a detailed analysis of his major ballets, including those for Diaghilev''s Ballets Russes, the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and American Ballet Theatre. The work integrates biographical study with an examination of

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account