The Ballets Russes and Beyond: Music and Dance in Belle-Epoque Paris (New Perspectives in Music History and Criticism)
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Davinia Caddy (Author)
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Belle-epoque Paris witnessed the emergence of a vibrant and diverse dance scene, one that crystallized around the Ballets Russes, the Russian dance company formed by impresario Sergey Diaghilev. The company has long served as a convenient turning point in the history of dance, celebrated for its revolutionary choreography and innovative productions. This book presents a fresh slant on this much-told history. Focusing on the relation between music and dance, Davinia Caddy approaches the Ballets Russes with a wide-angled lens that embraces not just the choreographic, but also the cultural, political, theatrical and aesthetic contexts in which the company made its name. In addition, Caddy examines and interprets contemporary French dance practices, throwing new light on some of the most important debates and discourses of the day. 15 Printed music items; 24 Halftones, black and white
About the Author
Davinia Caddy is Senior Lecturer at the School of Music, University of Auckland. Her articles and reviews have appeared in publications including the Journal of the Royal Musical Association, 19th-Century Music, the Cambridge Opera Journal, Music and Letters and Opera Quarterly.
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- Contributor: Davinia Caddy
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9781107014404
- Number of Pages: 254
- Packaged Dimensions: 173x249x18mm
- Packaged Weight: 660
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 2012-04-26
- Series: New Perspectives in Music History and Criticism
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: Davinia Caddy is Senior Lecturer at the School of Music, University of Auckland. Her articles and reviews have appeared in publications including the Journal of the Royal Musical Association, 19th-Century Music, the Cambridge Opera Journal, Music and Letters and Opera Quarterly.
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