Mr. B by Jennifer Homans
George Balanchine's 20th Century
A sweeping biography of George Balanchine that traces his journey from imperial Russia to the United States and shows how he transformed ballet in the twentieth century. Blending cultural history with intimate portraiture, it explores his creative process, musicality, and the founding of a distinctly American style, while examining the complexities of his relationships with dancers, the strict demands of his studio, and the convictions that shaped his art. The result is a nuanced portrait of a visionary whose work reshaped modern culture.
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- Published
- 2022
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 720-784
- Original Language
- English
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