Sound but with covers a little soiled, rubbed and slightly creased otherwise near vg. Kirstein, an established author, wrote the librettos for several ballets e. It is the first book entirely devoted to this prodigious life and careerkirstein died in. In this profusely illustrated study, he brings extraordinary erudition, a ballentomanes passion and a critics perception to the task of illuminating four centuries of ballet history. The book is about her creative crisis and her struggle to keep up with the demands of professional ballet, and it gives you a glimpse into what its like to do hundreds of pirouettes, all day. Lincoln kirstein has 37 books on goodreads with 806 ratings. Lincoln kirstein american dance patron, writer, and. The new york city ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet. Kirsteins primary aim was to not only create an american classic ballet, but. The author orders his material into two parts, the first comprising a discussion of the five elements proper to the. List of books and articles about ballet history online. He wrote more than five hundred books, articles, and monographs on the arts, as well as criticism, poetry, novels.
The nutcracker book by new york city ballet, valeria. The nutcracker ebook written by new york city ballet. This second title in the story orchestra series adapts tchaikovskys classic ballet in words, pictures, and sounds. The company was founded in 1948 by george balanchine and lincoln kirsten and it quickly became world known for its. The nutcracker by illustrated by valeria docampo used. The nutcracker by new york city ballet kids book club.
With a precision unparalleled in any other book of its kind, the classic ballet presents a lucid text. Never was there a less pretentious poet than the author of rhymes of a pfc. The classic ballet basic technique and terminology by lincoln kirstein and muriel stuart preface by george balanchine by lincoln kirstein and muriel stuart preface by george balanchine. Lincoln kirstein, cofounder with george balanchine and longtime general director of the worldfamous new york city ballet, is one of americas most eloquent and influential spokesmen for the dance. Now available in a beautiful board book edition, the new york city ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with george balanchines the nutcracker, a holiday favorite. Browse your favourite books and read them free in our ereader. Classic ballet hardcover january 1, 1977 by lincoln kirstein author. Edwin denby, the nation with a precision unparalleled in any other book of its kind, the classic ballet presents a lucid text, and nearly six hundred drawings describe and illustrate in minute detail the proper body position, balance point, movement, and. Isbn 0689119232 1989 memorial to a marriage, a history and meditation on the adams memorial, by augustus saintgaudens and stanford white.
About the classic ballet for soundness, for clarity, for succinctness, this manual of basic ballet is the best there is anywhere. We can read whole books about balanchine and not come away with a sharper. The classical aesthetic that kirstein had discerned in balanchines. Edwin denby, the nationwith a precision unparalleled in. An accessible summary guides readers briskly through the familiar story as. Basic technique and terminology reprint by kirstein, lincoln isbn. Kirstein, cofounder and general director of the new york city ballet, traces the history of the academic theatrical classic dance in the west, from its 16th century origins in court masquerades to the contemporary productions of george balanchines repertory company. Written by the staff of the school of american ballet, it builds on the russian tradition of anna pavlova and reflects the dance style of george balanchine. An extensive book on basic technique and terminology. For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on george balanchines. The new york city ballet presents a classic picture book. Most noted for his hand in founding the new york city ballet and. Edwin denby, the nation with a precision unparalleled in any other book of its kind, the classic ballet presents a lucid text, and nearly six hundred drawings describe and illustrate in minute detail the proper body position, balance point, movement, and attitude of each position. New york city ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of spectacular dancers and an unparalleled repertory.
Lincoln kirstein has 37 books on goodreads with 803 ratings. Exercises at the bar, exercises in the center, allegro and dance on. Readers will learn from the best as american ballet theatre dancers show how to stretch, stand, dance, and perform like professional ballerinas. Signed presentation from the author to his close friend the sculptor astrid zydower.
The company was founded in 1948 by george balanchine and lincoln kirsten and it quickly became world known for its athletic and contemporary style. The new york city ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with george balanchines the nutcracker, a holiday favorite. The classic ballet hardcover january 1, 1979 by kirstein author 5. This lavishly illustrated book follows the storyline, choreography, costumes, and sets of the new york city ballets production of the sleeping beauty.
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Lincoln kirsteins most popular book is the classic ballet. Basic technique and terminology by muriel stuart, carlus dyer, lincoln kirstein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on george balanchines quintessential production. Kgr 4in the third collaboration between the new york city ballet and illustrator valeria docampo, this slightly longer picture book portrays the dark tale of the classic ballet swan lake. Swan lake by new york city ballet, valeria docampo. Kirstein, remains perhaps the most influential photography book of. The new york city ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish and modern sensibility. Buy a cheap copy of the barefoot book of ballet stories by jane yolen. In 1964 new york city ballet moved to its current home in lincoln center where it performs twentyone weeks of each year. It not only covers the broad spectrum of ballet vocabulary but also gives sound, practical advice to. The sleeping beauty by new york city ballet overdrive. The definitive book for learning and appreciating ballet, the ballet book goes behind the scenes to the classes, rehearsals, and performances that have shaped this prestigious ballet company. Lincoln kirstein founded the school of american ballet in 1934 with george balanchine, and in 1948 the two men established the new york city ballet, for which kirstein served as general director until l989.
Lincoln kirstein, american dance authority, impresario, writer, and businessman. He also founded 1936 and directed ballet caravan, an ensemble of dancers recruited from the american ballet and the school. Basic technique and terminology paperback october 5, 2004 by lincoln kirstein author, muriel stuart author. For decades the standard text for ballet technique, this bookfirst published in 1952presents a beginners guide to basic movements, steps, and terminology.
Edwin denby, the nation with a precision unparalleled in any other book of its kind, the classic ballet presents a lucid text, and nearly six hundred drawings describe and illustrate in minute detail the proper body position, balance point, movement, and attitude of each position and step. Not only does lincoln kirstein have talent for defining art, he has perhaps an. Books by lincoln kirstein author of the classic ballet goodreads. For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on george. The nutcracker classic board books board book brazos. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the nutcracker. Books by lincoln kirstein author of the classic ballet. Kirstein was one of the founders of the school of american ballet along with george balanchine. Without kirstein, there would be no new york city ballet today. Lincoln kirstein, a cofounder of the new york city ballet and a visionary who never wavered in his belief that ballet could flourish in america, died yesterday at. Let yourself be drawn into the fascinating world of dance with these exciting and accessible tales from the world s most famous ballets, including swan lake, the. The classic ballet by lincoln kirstein, muriel stuart.
But he was also deeply addicted to ballet, and he had literary ambitions. The distinguished english critic clement crisp has written, lincoln kirstein was a man of protean gifts and immense intellectual and organizational energy. Lincoln kirstein, in full lincoln edward kirstein, born may 4, 1907, rochester, n. Basic technique and terminology lincoln kirstein, muriel stuart, george balanchine on. He was one of those rare talents who touched the entire artistic life of their time. Most noted for his hand in founding the new york city ballet and for almost half a century its director, lincoln kirstein 19071996 was a visionary, a great scholar, and a distinguished critic and writer on dance and various other art forms lincoln kirstein was born to a wealthy family in rochester, new york, on may 4, 1907. With a precision unparalleled in any other book of its kind, the classic ballet presents a lucid text, and nearly six.
The new york city ballet presents classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish, modern sensibility. Following a preface by george balanchins, kirsteins essay on the historical development of ballet is a conveniently nutshelled introduction to carlus dyers positional drawings, the main bulk of the book, for which descriptive texts have been written by muriel stuart. The text includes the full story, presenting the cursed swan queen and her adoring prince, the evil sorcerer and his deception in the form of the black swan, and the tragic. Lincoln kirstein american dance patron, writer, and businessman.