Ballet artist Mikhail Mikhailovich Mordkin. Tutorial

The book is dedicated to one of the famous Russian artists of the 20th century ballet - M. M. Mordkin. The Prime Minister of the Bolshoi Theater in the 1900-1910s, he performed on his stage all the famous classical roles. Mordkin was perhaps the brightest representative of the Moscow Male Dance School, which was distinguished by force, masculinity, energy. The artist also possessed outstanding acting. The meaning of Mordkin for performing art in the ballet is very great. He preserved and developed his traditions and opened new prospects for the next generations of dancers. Mordkin was famous not only in Russia.
The book tells about the work and life of M. M. Mordkin, his main parties and productions are considered. It is designed for a reader interested in the history of ballet.
3rd edition, supplemented