Sjeng scheijen diaghilev biography of barack

Sjeng Scheijen’s “Diaghilev: A Life” is a superb biography of the world’s greatest artistic trailblazer and impresario, Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev (1872–1929). In this fascinating and moving account, Scheijen clearly describes the life of a complex man who started as an art critic, publisher, art historian and exhibitions organizer and later founded the Ballets Russes.

Scheijen carried out extensive research in archives in Russia, which produced a wealth of interesting new material about Diaghilev’s family and personal life. Previous biographies have told us about the Diaghilev who discovered and nurtured dancers, choreographers, musicians and painters. He and his Ballets Russes left a legacy of ideas and ideals for dance that still influence the art form. Many of his ballets are still in the repertoire of ballet companies all over the world. Scheijen covers all this but also tells us about Biography of barack obama!