Balanchine's Tchaikovsky : interviews with George Balanchine / by Solomon Volkov ; translated from the Russian by Antonina W. Bouis.

Author/creator Volkov, Solomon author.
Other author Balanchine, George.
Other author Bouis, Antonina W., translator.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Simon and Schuster, ©1985.
Description252 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents George Balanchine, an interview -- Tchaikovsky and Balanchine -- Childhood -- St. Petersburg -- The man -- Reading and travel -- Predecessors and contemporaries -- "But the music is so noble!" -- Operas -- Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty -- The Nutcracker -- Craftsmen -- Stravinsky -- "Russian Roulette".
Abstract There is a special value to this book which none other has--namely the opportunity for two Russians with a specialized knowledge of Tchaikovsky to speak to each other on the same ground. Balanchine, as always when speaking his native tongue, expresses himself more freely here than in English. As a result, he touches upon many points that are of particular interest to his ballet public.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 84026716
ISBN0671498754

Availability

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML410.C4 V583 1985 ✔ Available Place Hold