Melville's major biography of the Russian impresario brings to life an age of daring sophistication and hedonistic pleasure set against the backdrop of a swiftly changing world. In Paris and London, Diaghilev drew together an amazingly talented group of artists such as Picasso, Bakst and Fokine, as well as dancers like Nijinsky, Lifar and Karsavina, and the composers Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev. Diaghilev's destructive and tempestuous affair with his protege Nijinsky and his friendship with Jean Cocteau are closely examined.
- ISBN10 1905791917
- ISBN13 9781905791910
- Publish Date 1 April 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Haus Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 300
- Language English
- URL http://hauspublishing.com/product/188