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Baryshnikov in Color
Color photographs show Baryshnikov dancing various roles in ballets by George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Jerome Robbins, and others, and are accompanied by the dancer's comments
64 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1980
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Mikhail Baryshnikov
35 books24 followersSoviet-born choreographer Mikhail Nikolayevich Baryshnikov performed with the Kirov in Leningrad, afterward defected to the United States in 1974, later directed the American ballet theater, and helped to found the white oak dance project, a modern company, in 1990.
People often cite Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov, a Russian actor, alongside Vaslav Nijinsky and Rudolf Nureyev, the greatest of the 20th century. From a promising start, he went to Canada in 1974 for more opportunities in west. Freelancing, he joined the city of New York as a principal to learn style of movement of George Balanchine. He then moved to art also in New York.
Baryshnikov spearheaded his many own arts, associated, and in particular promoted and premiered his own many dozens of new works. He, probably the most widely recognized contemporary, succeeded as a dramatic actor on stage, cinema, and television.
From 1990 to 2002, Baryshnikov with Mark Morris desired “a driving force in the production of art” and indeed expanded the repertoire and visibility.
In 2005, he opened the Baryshnikov arts center, a creative local and international home to develop and present work.
People often cite Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov, a Russian actor, alongside Vaslav Nijinsky and Rudolf Nureyev, the greatest of the 20th century. From a promising start, he went to Canada in 1974 for more opportunities in west. Freelancing, he joined the city of New York as a principal to learn style of movement of George Balanchine. He then moved to art also in New York.
Baryshnikov spearheaded his many own arts, associated, and in particular promoted and premiered his own many dozens of new works. He, probably the most widely recognized contemporary, succeeded as a dramatic actor on stage, cinema, and television.
From 1990 to 2002, Baryshnikov with Mark Morris desired “a driving force in the production of art” and indeed expanded the repertoire and visibility.
In 2005, he opened the Baryshnikov arts center, a creative local and international home to develop and present work.
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"And all my former life is seen--a crazy drowsy beautiful and utterly appalling dream." Alexander Blok
"And all my former life is seen--a crazy drowsy beautiful and utterly appalling dream." Alexander Blok
September 6, 2009
This could be considered a 'poster book' -- one large photo per page in this over-sized trade. Each picture captures a unique moment of Misha in the middle of a dance (with one or two pictures of him in more private moments -- at the beach or with his dog).
The pictures aren't all in sharpest focus, but they do manage to capture the strength and grace of Baryshnikov. If you're a fan of the man, this is a book for you. If you are looking to study ballet, this won't help you much.
The pictures aren't all in sharpest focus, but they do manage to capture the strength and grace of Baryshnikov. If you're a fan of the man, this is a book for you. If you are looking to study ballet, this won't help you much.
March 7, 2013
He is a complete genius and the book just says that with stunningly beautiful pictures!
February 4, 2021
Lovely photos and a nice brief biography.
February 15, 2015
Visual book of photographs that is delicious for those with an appetite for dance.
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