Diaghilev's Empire - Rupert Christiansen

‘Deliciously entertaining.’ Financial Times‘Scintillating . . . fizzes with balletic energy.’ Daily Mail‘Gripping . . . bursting with extraordinary characters and anecdotes.’ Sunday Telegraph‘An extraordinary tale, enthrallingly told.’ GramophoneSuch was the credo of the ruthlessly manipulative and resourceful Serge Diaghilev – the Russian impresario who created the modern art form of ballet. Commissioning such legendary names as Nijinsky, Fokine, Stravinsky and Picasso, he produced... Zobrazit více