Prokofiev's ballets for Diaghilev / Stephen D. Press.

Author/creator Press, Stephen D.
Format Book
Publication InfoAldershot, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2006.
Descriptionxvii, 294 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, music ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Prokofiev and Diaghilev: the collaboration -- The path to success: gauging originality versus influence in Ala i Lolli and Chout -- The two versions of Chout and the Suite -- Topical appropriations and a "new simplicity" in Le Pas d'Acier [The Steel Step] -- L'Enfant Prodigue [The Prodigal Son] and the end of a fruitful collaboration.
Abstract Although Western scholars have examined the operas, symphonies and piano pieces of Prokofiev little has been written on his ballets. This book explores Prokofiev's work in in collaboration with Diaghilev for the Ballet Russe.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 280-286) and index.
LCCN 2002074723
ISBN0754604020 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.P865 P74 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold