The Royal Ballet Yearbook 2017/18
By (Author) The Royal Ballet
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Oberon Books Ltd
22nd December 2017
Illustrated edition
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs
792.805
112
Width 246mm, Height 246mm, Spine 8mm
560g
This addition to theRoyal Ballet Yearbookseries includes extra editorial features and exclusive behind-the-scenes content in addition to the usual selection of beautiful ballet images.
This lavish book opens with a Welcome note by Royal Ballet Director Kevin O'Hare, followed by the company's news and promotions. There follows numerous superb photographs of the 2017-18 Season, which included a tribute to choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, marking the 25th anniversary of his death. As well as featuring well-known starts such as Natalia Osipova, Lauren Cuthbertson and Steven McRae, it also includes images of newer members and visiting companies such as Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.
Finally the Yearbook offers lively and informative articles, including an article on the company's history by Sarah Crompton. The addition of rehearsal shots and headshots of the entire company make this is a richly illustrated companion to The Royal Ballet, its history, repertory, dancers and staff.
Praise for previous editions:A multi-faceted account of what this great company stands for, where its coming from and where its going The StageA handsome volume second to none in terms of beautiful presentation Dance Europe'Oberon Books have produced yet another wonderful edition of the Royal Ballet Yearbook generously and imaginatively laid out The clarity of presentation and layout, interesting articles and strong images make this publication great value indispensable.' Dance Europe