Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

George Balanchine: The Life and Legacy of One of the 20th Century’s Most Influential Choreographers

Længde
1T 29M
Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Biografier

By the turn of the 20th century, American entertainment was still preoccupied with European-style operetta, as embodied in the works of cellist-composer Victor Herbert. Traditional dance forms moved from European stories to the American prairie in Oklahoma by the late 1940s, and what was once the property of Bavarian princes became the singing standards of cowboys riding through the corn fields in Oh What a Beautiful Morning and Out of My Dreams.

At the time, the availability of classical ballet in America was scant. In contrast to the evolution of an American style in musical theater, Broadway, and film, ballet in the United States was ushered in largely through the efforts of an individual who brought with him a strong traditional sense from Russia and the rest of Europe but was intent on producing a distinctly American style. Other experimentalists appeared, such as Isadora Duncan, but it was George Balanchine who managed to institutionalize and fund both a hybrid traditional as well as experimental form.

Balanchine, although a dancer as well, is today regarded as the “foremost contemporary choreographer in the world of ballet.”[1] Despite much work in Russia and other parts of Europe, his eventual relocation to the United States made possible the establishment of an American ballet school and an elite ballet company, the New York City Ballet. In contrast to the fiercely guarded Russian classical style of the Bolshoi Theater, the New York City Ballet featured uniquely choreographed performances to previously unfamiliar musical works. These were approached with a uniquely American style of dance, however steeped in tradition the basic steps may have been.

© 2022 Charles River Editors (Lydbog): 9798822666214

Release date

Lydbog: 25. november 2022

Andre kan også lide...

  1. Tallulah Bankhead: The Colorful Life of an American Actress and Activist Charles River Editors
  2. Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan: The Life and Legacy of America’s Most Influential Naval Strategist Charles River Editors
  3. Royalty: The 6 in 1 Historical Kings and Queens Bundle Kelly Mass
  4. The Viking Age for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Vikings, Their Raids, and Everyday Life Captivating History
  5. Modern American History: A Captivating Guide to the Modern History of the United States of America Captivating History
  6. The Battle of Britain: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Critical Battles of World War II Captivating History
  7. History of Christianity: An Enthralling Overview of the Most Important Events that Shaped the Christian Church Billy Wellman
  8. The Crusades: An Enthralling Overview of an Event in Christian History That Took Place in the Middle Ages Billy Wellman
  9. 101 Amazing Facts About The Eurovision Song Contest Jack Goldstein
  10. Age of Enlightenment: The Philosophical and Intellectual Movement Called the Age of Reason Kelly Mass
  11. Romanian History: A History of Conquest, Colonization and Cultural Development Will Forrest
  12. Forcing Justice: Violence and Nonviolence in Selected Texts by Thoreau and Gandhi Henry David Thoreau
  13. History of France: From Gaul to the 1200s Days of History
  14. Kings and Queens: The History of Mary Tudor, Charlemagne, and Anne Boleyn Kelly Mass
  15. Into Modern Times with O. Henry O. Henry
  16. Political Ideals Bertrand Russel
  17. Tyrone Power: The Life and Legacy of One of Hollywood’s Most Famous Swashbucklers Charles River Editors
  18. William Powell: The Life and Legacy of One of Early Hollywood's Most Acclaimed Actors Charles River Editors
  19. The Kitos War: A Captivating Guide to One of the Jewish–Roman Wars Captivating History
  20. Medieval Europe for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Middle Ages in European History Captivating History

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis