Killar, Ashley

Cranko: the Man and his Choreography

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ISBN 13:: 9781805141716
author:: Killar, Ashley
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Matador
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 512
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.5 centimetres (1
Genre:: Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, ,
Condition:: New
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John Cranko's life and work are still widely admired today, 50 years after his tragically early death. A resident choreographer with the Royal Ballet, he collaborated closely with luminaries such as Benjamin Britten and John Piper, and encouraged the young Kenneth MacMillan.

Tirelessly innovative, Cranko devised a hit musical revue, Cranks, as well as perennial favourites like Pineapple Poll. However, his star began to wane in the late 1950s, leading him to leave England for Germany, where his work as director and choreographer of the Stuttgart Ballet enjoyed phenomenal success.

This book brings the reader surprising insights into the life and work of a truly exceptional man of theatre. Lavishly illustrated with rare photographs, it contains Cranko's personal letters and extensive reference material, revealing the man behind the masterpieces and exploring an array of lesser-known works.

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