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The Great Nijinsky: God of Dance

Lynn Curlee

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Description:A tragic story of a cultural icon—dance prodigy, sex symbol, LGBTQ+ pioneer—this compelling work of narrative nonfiction chronicles a life of obsessive artistry and celebrity of Vaslav Nijinsky. With one grand leap off the stage at the 1909 premiere of the Ballets Russes's inaugural season, Nijinsky became an overnight sensation and the century's first superstar, in the days before moving pictures brought popular culture to the masses. Perhaps the greatest dancer of the twentieth century, Nijinsky captured audiences with his sheer animal magnetism and incredible skill.He was also half of the most famous (and openly gay) couple of the Edwardian his relationship with Serge Diaghilev, artistic director and architect of the Ballets Russes, pushed boundaries in a time when homosexuality and bisexuality were rarely discussed. Nijinsky's life was tumultuous--after marrying a female groupie he hardly knew, he was kicked out of the Ballets Russes and placed under house arrest during World War I. Unable to work as he once did, his mental health deteriorated, and he spent three decades in and out of institutions.Biographical narrative is interspersed with spotlights on the ballets the dancer classic masterworks such as Afternoon of a Faun , The Firebird , and of course, the shockingly original Rite of Spring , which caused the audience to riot at its premiere. Illustrated with elegant, intimate portraits as well as archival art and photographs.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Great Nijinsky: God of Dance. To get started finding The Great Nijinsky: God of Dance, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: A tragic story of a cultural icon—dance prodigy, sex symbol, LGBTQ+ pioneer—this compelling work of narrative nonfiction chronicles a life of obsessive artistry and celebrity of Vaslav Nijinsky. With one grand leap off the stage at the 1909 premiere of the Ballets Russes's inaugural season, Nijinsky became an overnight sensation and the century's first superstar, in the days before moving pictures brought popular culture to the masses. Perhaps the greatest dancer of the twentieth century, Nijinsky captured audiences with his sheer animal magnetism and incredible skill.He was also half of the most famous (and openly gay) couple of the Edwardian his relationship with Serge Diaghilev, artistic director and architect of the Ballets Russes, pushed boundaries in a time when homosexuality and bisexuality were rarely discussed. Nijinsky's life was tumultuous--after marrying a female groupie he hardly knew, he was kicked out of the Ballets Russes and placed under house arrest during World War I. Unable to work as he once did, his mental health deteriorated, and he spent three decades in and out of institutions.Biographical narrative is interspersed with spotlights on the ballets the dancer classic masterworks such as Afternoon of a Faun , The Firebird , and of course, the shockingly original Rite of Spring , which caused the audience to riot at its premiere. Illustrated with elegant, intimate portraits as well as archival art and photographs.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Great Nijinsky: God of Dance. To get started finding The Great Nijinsky: God of Dance, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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