| Bolshoi Confidential: Secrets of the Russian Ballet--From the Rule of the Tsars to Today Contributor(s): Morrison, Simon (Author), Boehmer, Paul (Narrated by) |
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ISBN: 1681683121 ISBN-13: 9781681683126 Publisher: HighBridge Audio OUR PRICE: $40.49 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: October 2016 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Dance - Classical & Ballet - History | Russia & The Former Soviet Union - Music | Genres & Styles - Ballet |
| Dewey: 792.84 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.4" W x 5.4" (0.60 lbs) |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Russia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On January 17, 2013, a hooded assailant hurled acid into the face of the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, making international headlines. A lead soloist, enraged by institutional power struggles, later confessed to masterminding the crime. The scandal, though shocking, is not an anomaly in the turbulent and tormented yet magnificent history of the Bolshoi. Renowned music historian Simon Morrison reveals the ballet as a crucible of art and politics, beginning with the disreputable inception of the theater in 1776 and proceeding through the era of imperial rule, the chaos of revolution, the oppressive Soviet years, and the recent $680 million renovation project. Drawing on exclusive archival research, Morrison creates a richly detailed tableau of the centuries-long war between world-class art and life-threatening politics that has defined this storied institution. As Morrison makes clear, as Russia goes, so goes the Bolshoi Ballet. |
Contributor Bio(s): Boehmer, Paul: - Paul Boehmer is a seasoned actor who has appeared on Broadway, film, and television, including The Thomas Crown Affair and All My Children. Coinciding with another of his passions, sci-fi, Paul has been cast in various roles in many episodes of Star Trek.Morrison, Simon: - Simon Morrison is a professor of music at Princeton University, a contributor to the New York Times and the New York Review of Books, and the author of Lina and Serge. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey. |