In Balanchine's company : a dancer's memoir /
Fisher, Barbara M. 1931-
In Balanchine's company : a dancer's memoir / Barbara Milberg Fisher. - xvi, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-203) and index.
Balanchine's Company -- Schools -- Introducing Stravinsky -- Politics -- An unexpected turn -- A prodigal fall -- On tour, 1952: Catalonian extremes -- On tour, 1952: A view from the wings -- On tour, 1952: Vespa riders -- The Russian Easter bribe -- Opus 34 and the loopies -- Mr. B. gets mad -- Of rats and mice and candy-canes -- Mostly Mo - tz -art -- A pep talk -- Nightmare in Copenhagen -- A class of one's own -- Agon: Point counterpoint.
"During her twelve years with Ballet Society and the New York City Ballet, Barbara Milberg worked under the direction of George Balanchine. She rose from corps de ballet to soloist, danced leading roles in Swan Lake and Illuminations, and performed in celebrated world premieres. In this observant and poignant memoir, she shares her recollections of Balanchine, his craft and his values, and lends insight into surprising aspects of his personality. Fisher gives readers a rare glimpse inside Balanchine's artistry, including vivid accounts of the makings of such important ballets as Schoenberg's Opus 34, Agon, and the world-famous Nutcracker. The narrative introduces a range of people intimately connected with the company, from conductors, costumers, and designers to management, wardrobe, and stage personnel, all seen from the inside. Told through the eyes of a young dancer in what seemed a truly magical place and time, In Balanchine's Company is ideal for ballet fans young and old. Rich in anecdote, insight, and humor, it offers a unique perspective on one of the twentieth century's cultural giants."--BOOK JACKET.
0819568074 9780819568076
2006004524
Balanchine, George.
Dancers--United States--Biography
GV1785.A1 / F57 2006
792.82092
In Balanchine's company : a dancer's memoir / Barbara Milberg Fisher. - xvi, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-203) and index.
Balanchine's Company -- Schools -- Introducing Stravinsky -- Politics -- An unexpected turn -- A prodigal fall -- On tour, 1952: Catalonian extremes -- On tour, 1952: A view from the wings -- On tour, 1952: Vespa riders -- The Russian Easter bribe -- Opus 34 and the loopies -- Mr. B. gets mad -- Of rats and mice and candy-canes -- Mostly Mo - tz -art -- A pep talk -- Nightmare in Copenhagen -- A class of one's own -- Agon: Point counterpoint.
"During her twelve years with Ballet Society and the New York City Ballet, Barbara Milberg worked under the direction of George Balanchine. She rose from corps de ballet to soloist, danced leading roles in Swan Lake and Illuminations, and performed in celebrated world premieres. In this observant and poignant memoir, she shares her recollections of Balanchine, his craft and his values, and lends insight into surprising aspects of his personality. Fisher gives readers a rare glimpse inside Balanchine's artistry, including vivid accounts of the makings of such important ballets as Schoenberg's Opus 34, Agon, and the world-famous Nutcracker. The narrative introduces a range of people intimately connected with the company, from conductors, costumers, and designers to management, wardrobe, and stage personnel, all seen from the inside. Told through the eyes of a young dancer in what seemed a truly magical place and time, In Balanchine's Company is ideal for ballet fans young and old. Rich in anecdote, insight, and humor, it offers a unique perspective on one of the twentieth century's cultural giants."--BOOK JACKET.
0819568074 9780819568076
2006004524
Balanchine, George.
Dancers--United States--Biography
GV1785.A1 / F57 2006
792.82092