{"product_id":"book-d2zy","title":"Balanchine Variations","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtistic profile of one of the 20th century's great choreographers. The literature on Balanchine is vast, but it is primarily biographical. \u003ci\u003eBalanchine Variations\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to concentrate on the ballets themselves, providing critical analysis and detailed descriptions of what the dancers actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with Apollo (1928), Balanchine's first extant work, and ending with one of his last ballets, Ballo della Regina (1978), Nancy Goldner offers detailed insights into more than 20 individual ballets. Based on lectures given across the United States, under the auspices of the Balanchine Foundation, they are intended to illuminate his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldner discusses the history of each ballet, places each in the context of Balanchine's life and sensibility. She also addresses his taste in music and whether his style can be considered particularly American.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ballets Balanchine choreographed for the New York City Ballet are danced by companies around the world, and this innovative audiobook is sure to become an indispensable guide to dancers and spectators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findaway World, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49446226362672,"sku":"BDd2zy","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/205015-d2zy-Square.jpg?v=1736708988","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-d2zy","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}