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101 Stories of the Great Ballets: The Scene-by-Scene Stories of the Most Popular Ballets, Old and New
Authored by one of the ballet's most respected experts, this volume includes scene-by-scene retellings of the most popular classic and contemporary ballets, as performed by the world's leading dance companies. Certain to delight long-time fans as well as those just discovering the beauty and drama of ballet.
Paperback, 560 pages
Published
May 20th 1975
by Anchor
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Ahh, ballet. My love. I've been looking for a book like this for so long- the stories of ballets. This book is a compilation of just that, from Cinderella to Symphonic Variations, Billy the Kid to Who Cares? and all in between. It also has some notes on the construction of the ballet, reviews and the like.
Of course, this is now very outdated. It was last updated in the early 70s. It could most definitely do with a revision, or at least another edition. Or perhaps somebody else could release anot...more
Of course, this is now very outdated. It was last updated in the early 70s. It could most definitely do with a revision, or at least another edition. Or perhaps somebody else could release anot...more
This book is a great expansion of knowledge about the great ballets. Once you have read the entire book, you realize how many ballets that you were unaware of. Which is really cool to discover and is a great challenge with some ballet words. I would recommend a ballet dictionary to help you, just in case. I would definitely recommend it to a friend that is interested in a ballet informational book!
I was so young when I read (most of) it, but I was taking ballet at the time and it was given to me as a gift. Some holes in my stories were evident as I tried to tell my son Joseph what was going on, during what part, that I resolved to reread. I will be ready when he is (to sit still that long).
A great basic resource.
One-stop shopping!
One-stop shopping!
I wish someone would update this book -- it is wonderful, but shows its age. So many ballets have either added or dropped since it was last revised. Still a fun read -- and yes, I have read each and every one. (I'm a dork.) = )
When you need to know the story behind a ballet, this is the book to turn to. An enjoyable read, but I used it only as a reference for a number of years before actually picking it up and reading it cover to cover.
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My balletomane days over but I'm sure someone will find this very useful.
My balletomane days over but I'm sure someone will find this very useful.
There wasn't really a point to this book. If you love ballet, it's probably not for the plots of the stories they're based on.
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