SIX ON THE ROOF
THEY WERE known as “Les Six,” a sextet of French composers who enlivened Paris in the 1920s with their antics and their avant garde music. Georges Auric, Louis Durey, Arthur … Continue reading
January 28, 2016 · 1 Comment
VERA NEMTCHINOVA, DANSEUSE—AND TEACHER
I RECENTLY came upon a marvelous characterization of “teacher.” My discovery evolved while I was learning about Madame Vera Nemtchinova. She was a prima ballerina and a part of the … Continue reading
January 12, 2016 · 2 Comments
PICASSO’S THEATER
WONDERFUL ART comes about when famous artists are cajoled into theater costume and set design. I’ve offered examples of this, with Pablo Picasso’s contribution to Le Tricorne, Fernand Leger’s work … Continue reading
May 27, 2015 · Leave a comment
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