Caddy, Davinia The Ballets Russes and Beyond: Music and Dance in Belle-Époque Paris.

Series New perspectives in music history and criticism, 22.

Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, [2012].
8vo, XVI, 237 pp., ill.

In original boards and pictorial dust jacket.
Near very good condition, lightly rubbed dj.

First edition.

This book explores the dynamic dance scene of Belle-Époque Paris, centering on the groundbreaking Ballets Russes. It offers a fresh perspective on this well-documented story by examining the interplay between music and dance, as well as the broader cultural, political, theatrical, and aesthetic contexts that shaped the company’s legacy. Additionally, the book delves into contemporary French dance practices, shedding new light on key debates and discourses of the era.