The Bolshoi Theatre. Secrets of the Cradle of Russian Ballet from Catherine II to the Present Day

An amazing book that reveals all the secrets of the Bolshoi Theatre from its foundation to the present day is before you! From the vivid, ironic, and meticulous text of Simon Morrison, a recognized expert on 20th-century music and ballet history, you will learn about the history of Russia's main theatre, the brilliant imperial period of the Bolshoi, how the theatre became a symbol of Soviet culture, and its modern challenges and successes. This book will unveil not only the official history of the country's main theatre but also the forgotten secrets of ballerinas and their patrons, stories of the rivalry between choreographers, prima ballerinas, and their detractors, as well as the secrets that bound power and ballet together. Politics and art, history and everyday life in Russia are reflected like a mirror in the history, mysteries, and secrets of the Bolshoi Theatre.