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George Balanchine
The Ballet Maker
by Robert Gottlieb
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Gottlieb's biography chronicles the life and work of mid-20th century America's preeminent choreographer, who among other achievements, headed the New York City Ballet for many years.
Harper Collins, 224 pages
11/01/2004
$19.95
ISBN: 0060750707
Nonfiction
Biographies & Memoirs
NOTES:
Part of the "Eminent Lives" series.
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Entertainment Weekly Joan Keener
Paints a superb portrait of the aloof, polite, deeply romantic Russian native who composed scores of now-canonical works ''without apparent hitch or hesitation.''
Library Journal Barbara Hoffert
This is an eminent summation of what was indeed an "eminent life." [1 Nov. 2004, p. 87]
Los Angeles Times Mindy Aloff
This book sounds much like the way he spoke about Balanchine in the halls of the New Yorker, where I was a contributor during the late '80s and early '90s. Its integrity is unquestionable. [24 Oct. 2004, R6]
Publishers Weekly
This loving tribute captures Balanchine's legacy: his energy, confidence, lack of pretension and, most important, his joy in creation. [11 Oct. 2004, p. 72]
Washington Post Laura Jacobs
The Ballet Maker is a graceful little book, a twirl into the world of George Balanchine.
Booklist Donna Seaman
[Gottlieb's] insider's view infuses his involving, meticulous biography with expertise and abiding respect. [1 Nov. 2004, p. 459]
San Francisco Chronicle Rachel Howard
This is a book of eyewitness elegance rather than evangelical passion, full of satisfying connections for those who have read the existing Balanchine biographies.
The New York Times Book Review Benedict Nightingale
I'd recommend Gottlieb's book for its authority, completeness and articulate excellence.
The New Yorker
In this brief yet energetic biography, [Gottlieb] moves briskly through an extraordinarily eventful life.
New York Review Of Books Toni Bentley
Gottlieb's book is well informed and makes a perfect introduction to the man.
Kirkus Reviews
Another brief biography published to coincide with the centennial of the legendary choreographer's birth, gaining color and immediacy from the author's behind-the-scenes knowledge of the New York City Ballet. [1 Nov. 2004, p. 1037]
The New York Times Jennifer Dunning
His tone is authoritative and urbane, though his recitation of Balanchine's midperiod history is sometimes dry.
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