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Pablo Picasso and Surrealists e. Many of these creations could still enrich company repertories today. Grace Robert, op. Reference Works. Primary source collections. How to publish with Brill. Open Access Content. Contact us. Sales contacts. From towhether touring the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe or performing at their home, the Royal Opera House of Covent Garden, the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo gained tremendous international fame and Massine's career as a dancer and choreographer was at its pinnacle.

Following the outbreak of World War II, the company left for the United States where for three years they toured the country in grueling one-night stands, performing Massine repertory favorites that then had become a rage with audiences, along with several of his new works. At this stage of his creative life, Massine's primary interest lay in choreographing to symphonic music.

However, changes in the administration of the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo foreclosed such a possibility. Massine's attempts at creating management sponsored works were dissonant with his creative goals and the ballets did not meet with success. InMassine and the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo ended their association and Massine began an extensive international career as a guest choreographer and dancer.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, Bakst, Leon. Film work [ edit ]. Personal life [ edit ]. Awards [ edit ]. Major works [ edit ]. Filmography [ edit ]. See also [ edit ]. References [ edit ]. James Press,vol. Includes biographical facts, an interpretive essay, and extensive chronologies of roles performed and works created. The Ballet Magazine.

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