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<p>Although little-known in the West, Fedor Lopukhov was a leading figure in Russia’s dance world for more than sixty years and an influence on many who became major figures in Western dance, such as George Balanchine. As a choreographer, he staged the first post-revolutionary productions of traditional ballets like Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty as well as avant-garde and experimental works, including Dance Symphony, Bolt, and a highly controversial version of The Nutcracker. This first publication in English of Lopukhov’s theoretical writings will give readers a clear understanding of his seminal importance in dance history and illuminate his role in the development of dance as a nonnarrative, musically based form.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; These writings present the rationale behind Lopukhov’s attempt to develop a "symphonic" ballet that would integrate the formal and expressive elements of dance and music. They also show his finely detailed knowledge of the classical heritage and his creative efforts to transmit major works to future generations. This edition explains not only the making of his own controversial Dance Symphony but also the issues he saw at stake in productions

Author

Fedor Lopukhov

Publisher

Madison, Wis.: University of Wisconsin Press

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780299182748

Subjects

Anthropology, History, Music