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I, Maya Plisetskaya,Used
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Maya Plisetskaya, one of the worlds foremost dancers, rose to become a prima ballerina of Moscows Bolshoi Ballet after an early life filled with tragedy and loss. In this spirited memoir, Plisetskaya reflects on her personal and professional odyssey, presenting a unique view of the life of a Soviet artist during the troubled period from the late 1930s to the 1990s.Plisetskaya recounts the execution of her father in the Great Terror and her mothers exile to the Gulag. She describes her admission to the Bolshoi in 1943, the roles she performed there, and the endless petty harassments she endured, from both envious colleagues and Party officials. Refused permission for six years to tour with the company, Plisetskaya eventually performed all over the world, working with such noted choreographers as Roland Petit and Maurice Bjart. She recounts the tumultuous events she lived through and the fascinating people she metamong them the legendary ballet teacher Agrippina Vaganova, George Balanchine, Frank Sinatra, Rudolf Nureyev, and Dmitri Shostakovich. And she provides fascinating details about testy cocktailparty encounters with Khrushchev, tours abroad when her meager per diem allowance brought her close to starvation, and KGB plots to capitalize on her friendship with Robert Kennedy. Gifted, courageous, and brutally honest, Plisetskaya brilliantly illuminates the world of Soviet ballet during an era that encompasses both repression and cultural dtente.Still prima ballerina assoluta with the Bolshoi Ballet, Maya Plisetskaya also travels around the world performing and lecturing. At the Bolshois gala celebrating her 75th birthday, President Vladimir Putin presented her with Russias highest civilian honor, the medal for service to the Russian state, second degree. Tim Scholl is professor of Russian language and literature at Oberlin College. Antonina W. Bouis is the prizewinning translator of more than fifty books, including fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs by such figures as Andrei Sakharov, Elena Bonner, and Dmitri Shostakovich.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'I, Maya Plisetskaya'? A: The main theme of 'I, Maya Plisetskaya' is the life journey of one of the world's foremost dancers, detailing her experiences as a prima ballerina at the Bolshoi Ballet amidst the political and social turmoil of the Soviet Union.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'I, Maya Plisetskaya' is Maya Plisetskaya herself, who shares her personal and professional experiences in the world of ballet.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book 'I, Maya Plisetskaya' has a total of 386 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'I, Maya Plisetskaya' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'I, Maya Plisetskaya' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2001.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this memoir? A: In this memoir, readers can expect reflections on Plisetskaya's life, including her early hardships, career milestones, and encounters with notable figures in the ballet and arts world.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in ballet history? A: Yes, 'I, Maya Plisetskaya' is suitable for readers interested in ballet history, as it provides insight into the life of a Soviet artist during a significant period in the cultural landscape of ballet.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Who translated 'I, Maya Plisetskaya' into English? A: The book was translated into English by Antonina W. Bouis, a prize-winning translator.
- Q: What insights does Plisetskaya offer about her experiences with the KGB? A: Maya Plisetskaya provides fascinating details about her interactions with the KGB, including plots to exploit her connections with influential individuals like Robert Kennedy.