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Author:

McDaniel, Cadra Peterson, 1984- author.

Title:

American-Soviet cultural diplomacy : the Bolshoi Ballet's American premiere / Cadra Peterson McDaniel.

Publisher:

Lexington Books,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

xxxv, 257 pages ; 24 cm

Subject:

Bolʹshoĭ teatr SSSR.--Balet--History--20th century.
Dance--History.--Soviet Union--History.
Cultural diplomacy--Soviet Union--History.
Soviet Union--Relations--United States.
United States--Relations--Soviet Union.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Ideological goodwill : American and Soviet cultural exchange plans -- Restricted repertoire : planning for the Bolshoi's 1959 tour -- The class struggle and Shakespeare : the Soviets' interpretation of Romeo and Juliet -- Imperial communism : the Soviets' reinterpretation of P.I. Tchaikovsky' Swan lake -- Preserving and elevating the classics : Giselle -- State approved innovations : the stone flower -- Soviet highlights : the very eclectic Soviet artistic scene -- Tempered success : ballet's role in the cold war.

ISBN:

0739199307
9780739199305

OCLC:

(OCoLC)890068154

LCCN:

2014037630

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)