Western European romantic ballet. Libretto, music, production, criticism. Monograph. 2nd edition, stereotypical. Grutsynova A.P.

A monograph created on a vast, until that time not introduced into scientific use, material, is dedicated to the Western European romantic ballet of the 19th century as an integral phenomenon. In the study, the line of gradual transformation of the ballet libretto is traced and the typology of its characters is presented; The features of the musical drama of ballet science as a holistic work are analyzed; The features of the scenography and costumes of the romantic ballet are considered; Critical responses to performances are systematized. Special attention is paid to the influence of the romantic ballet on the life of a modern society.

In addition, the author represents the reader with the opportunity to get acquainted with some genuine libretto of romantic ballets, most of which are first printed in Russian