Sergei Diaghilev
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Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev (31 March 1872 – 19 August 1929), usually referred to outside of Russia as Serge, was a Russian art critic, patron, ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes from which many famous dancers and choreographers would later arise.
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Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes
Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes 1909-1929, the work of the company and its cultural impact on 20th century d…
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Working for Diaghilev
The world of Diaghilev still captures the imagination. During the course of the survey and the conservation work fo…
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The 20th-century ballet revolution
20th century ballet was born in St Petersburg, from a group of artists who were disenchanted with the arts scene in…
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Diaghilev London Walk
Walking tour of London theatres in which Diaghilev's Ballets Russes performed and other landmarks on the way. The B…
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Costume from The Rite of Spring
Christopher Cook and Sarah Woodcock talk about a costume designed by Nicholas Roerich for the 1913 ballet 'The Rite…
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Conserving Diaghilev video
This film looks at the expert process of conserving ballet costumes, backdrops and posters and programmes which we…
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