Diaghilev and Diaghilev. Lifar S.

, on the 150th anniversary of the great Russian theatrical and artistic figure, Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev (1872-1929), is published the capital work of the famous dancer, known throughout the world of choreographer and researcher of ballet theater Sergey Mikhailovich Lifar (1905-1986). The book consists of two parts.

The first - “Diaghilev” is an exciting biography of the great reformer of Russian art - the inspirer and organizer of the creative association and the journal “World of Art”, art exhibitions and concerts of Russian music, which existed in 1909 -1929 Entreprise “Russian Ballet”.

The second part - “With Diaghilev” - these are frank and deep memories of their personal relations that have lasted since 1923 (when the young dancer joined his troupe) to the last) Diaghilev's days of life.