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Classical Russian ballet has transformed the world ballet art. He was famous for many decades and is still famous today. But at the beginning of the 20th century, the star of the new Russian choreography flared up, laying down its traditions - and these traditions not only live on to this day, but have become the harbinger of a new world art. Russian ballet of the early 20th century is a completely unexpected word in the art of ballet, and ballet culture seems to have been waiting for it for a long time.

Until now, world ballet has been nourished by the discoveries and innovations of the Russian troupe, which performed in Europe in the 1910s and 1920s, and develops and transforms the traditions laid down by it. By a strange fate, the new Russian ballet was born and gained world fame outside of Russia, but it was created by Russian artists, Russian choreographers, artists, composers. It was no coincidence that the troupe was called the Russian Ballet of Sergei Diaghilev. Diaghilevs ballet seasons not only introduced the new Russian ballet to the world, but also most fully revealed the talents of many Russian artists, here they came to world fame.

It all started in 1907, when Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev opened a Russian entreprise called "Russian Seasons" in Paris. Europe already knew Diaghilev's name. An unusually energetic entrepreneur, also known in Russia as a serious connoisseur of world culture, author of works on the history of Russian painting, one of the organizers of the art association "World of Art", editor of the magazines "World of Art" and "Yearbook of Imperial Theaters", organizer of art exhibitions, theater figure , a person close to both ballet circles and the circle of artists, composers, Diaghilev by that time managed to organize in Europe more than one exhibition of works by Russian artists, representatives of that new Russian art, which would later be called art Silver Age, modern art.

Diaghilev began his “Russian Seasons” in Paris with “Historical Concerts”, in which S. V. Rakhmanov, N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov, A. K. Glazunov, F. I. Chaliapin, the choir of the Maritime Bolshoi Theater took part. The following year, Diaghilev brought Russian opera to Paris, introducing the European audience to the masterpieces of productions of works by M. P. Mussorsky, A. P. Borodin, N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov (Fyodor Chaliapin sang the main parts). In the 1909 season, ballet appeared in Diaghilev's entreprise. Ballet performances were interspersed with opera performances. He brought to Europe the color of Russian theatrical culture - dancers V.F. Nizhinsky, A.P. Pavlova, T.P. Karsavina, choreographer M.M. Fokin, invites artists A.N. Benois, L.S. Bakst, N.K. Roerich, A. Ya. Golovin.

The success of the ballet productions was so resounding that the following year Diaghilev abandoned the opera and brought only ballet to Paris. It can be said that since 1910 he has become exclusively a "ballet entrepreneur". Diaghilev devotes the rest of his life to ballet.

Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev has long had a passion for ballet theatre. In 1899-1901. he directed the production on stage Mariinsky Theater"Sylvia" L. Delibes. Diaghilev tried to update the scenography of the ballet, but met resistance from the theater management and was fired "for undermining academic traditions." As we can see, Diaghilev's thirst for new paths in ballet appeared long before his Paris "seasons".

In 1910, Diaghilev brought to Paris Fokine's ballets, staged by this choreographer at the Mariinsky Theater - Scheherazade by N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov, Cleopard by A. S. Arensky, Pavilion of Armida by N. N. Cherepnin, "Giselle" A. Adam. Polovtsian dances from the opera "Prince Igor" by A. P. Borodin were also presented. Preparation of the season began in St. Petersburg. Here, the outstanding talent of Diaghilev the entrepreneur appeared in full measure. First of all, the St. Petersburg productions were edited in the direction of complicating the choreography. With the help of M. F. Kshesinskaya, a member of the troupe close to the court, Diaghilev managed to get a solid subsidy for this season (the emperor Nicholas 2 was among the “sponsors”). Diaghilev managed to find patrons among French patrons as well.

He gathered an entrepreneurial troupe from young people, primarily from supporters of Fokine's choreography - these were Pavlova, Karsavina, Bolm, Nijinsky. From Moscow he invited Koralli, Geltser, Mordkin. The French were shocked by the Russian ballet - both by the originality of the choreography, and the performing brilliance, and the painting of the scenery, and spectacular costumes. Each performance was a spectacle of amazing beauty and perfection. Nijinsky, Pavlova, Karsavina became a discovery for Europe.

Diaghilev's seasons were called "Russian Seasons Abroad" and were held annually until 1913. The 1910 season was the first season, and in 1911 Diaghilev decided to create a separate ballet troupe, called the Diaghilev Russian Ballet. Fokin became the chief choreographer in it. Here the legendary performances "Vision of the Rose" to the music of K. M. Weber, "Narcissus" by N. N. Cherepnin, "Daphnis and Chloe" by M. Ravel, "Tamara" to the music of M. A. Balakirev were staged.

The main event of the first seasons was the ballet "Petrushka" staged in 1911 by Fokine to the music of I. F. Stravinsky (the artist was A. N. Benois), where in leading role Nijinsky spoke. This party has become one of the pinnacles in the artist's work.

Since 1912, the Diaghilev troupe began touring the world - London, Rome, Berlin, the cities of America. These tours contributed not only to strengthening the glory of the new Russian ballet, but also to the revival of ballet in a number of European countries, and subsequently to the emergence of ballet theaters in countries that did not yet have their own ballet, for example, in the same United States, in some countries of Latin America.

The Diaghilev troupe was destined to open one of the most remarkable pages in the history of the ballet theater, and thanks to his work in it, Diaghilev was rightfully called later "the creator of a new artistic culture"(The words belong to the dancer and choreographer Sergei Lifar). The troupe existed until 1929, that is, until the death of its founder. Fame always accompanied her, the productions of the Diaghilev troupe were striking in their high artistic level, outstanding talents shone in them, which Diaghilev knew how to find and nurtured.

The activity of the troupe is divided into two periods - from 1911 to 1917. and from 1917 to 1929. The first period is associated with the activities of Fokine, the dancers Nijinsky, Karsavina, Pavlova, as well as with the work of the artists of the "World of Art" - Benois, Dobuzhinsky, Bekst, Sudeikin, Golovin, with Russian classical composers N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov, A. K Lyadov, M. A. Balakirev, P. I. Tchaikovsky to the people with modern Russian composers N. N. Cherepnin, I. F. Stravinsky, K. Debusset.

The second period is associated with the names of choreographers L. F. Myasin, J. Balanchine, dancers Sergei Lifar, Alicia Markova, Anton Dolin, European artists P. Picasso, A. Beauchamp, M. Utrillo, A. Matisse and Russian avant-garde artists - M F. Larionov, N. S. Goncharova, G. B. Yakulov, contemporary Russian and foreign composers - Stravinsky, Prokofiev, F. Poulenc, E. Satie.

In 1917, Diaghilev invited the famous Ernesto Cecchetti, an admirer and connoisseur of Russian classical ballet, as a teacher-repetiteur: Diaghilev never declared a break with the great traditions of Russian ballet, even in his most “modernist” productions, he still remained within their framework

Rarely has any entreprise troupe been kept at the peak of success for three or three seasons in a row. The Diaghilev troupe held the level of world fame for 20 years. The director of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, S. L. Grigoriev, wrote: “It is difficult to conquer Paris. Maintaining influence for 20 seasons is a feat." Over the years of the troupe's existence, more than 20 ballets have been staged in it.

It is impossible not to take into account that after 1917 the European ballet theater entered a state of crisis. The classical school chewed itself up, new ideas and names appeared few. It was at such a moment of crisis that Diaghilev's brilliant team gave the world samples of high art, endowed world ballet with new ideas, and suggested new ways of its development.

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The dance ensemble "Russian Seasons" was organized in 1991 by a group of enthusiasts with the aim of further developing the deepest traditions of the Russian dance school. Today the dance ensemble "Russian Seasons" is one of the leading groups in Russia.

The artistic director and chief choreographer of the ensemble is one of the best choreographers in the country, Honored Art Worker of Russia, laureate of international competitions Nikolai Nikolaevich Androsov. He comprehended the art of choreography from the age of 6, starting with the Song and Dance Ensemble named after V.S. Loktev, then at the Choreographic School-Studio at the State Academic Folk Dance Ensemble of the USSR under the direction of I.A. Moiseev, after which he became the leading soloist of the GAANT of the USSR under the direction of I.A. Moiseev. In 1990 he graduated with honors from the Russian Academy of Theater Arts (GITIS) as a director - choreographer (course of Professor A.A. Borzov).

"Russian Seasons" brilliantly passed the difficult path of becoming a young team, with which N.N. Androsov has performed more than 400 productions on the best stages of the world ( Grand Theatre Russia, the Mariinsky Theatre, the Vienna Opera, the Roman Opera, etc.). Among them are one-act and two-act ballets, musical and dramatic performances, musicals, concert programs, etc. In 2000, the ensemble was nominated for the Golden Mask award in the Best Collaboration nomination for the ballet The Rite of Spring by I. Stravinsky directed by the Japanese choreographer Mina Tanaka. Behind the shoulders of the artists of the ensemble are such works as the project "Return of the Firebird" together with Andris Liepa, "The Gospel of the Evil One" together with Vladimir Vasilyev, "Bolero", "Slavic Dances", "Judas", "Arimoya", ballet P. AND. Tchaikovsky "The Nutcracker".

In the first 10 years, the band successfully performed on long tours of the United States of America three times, and since 2002 they have been repeatedly invited to tour the United States. The art of the "Russian Seasons" was enthusiastically accepted by the audience in Spain, Argentina, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Chile, Hong Kong, Finland, Taiwan, Kenya, Japan, France, Germany and other countries.

The creative successes of the Honored Art Worker of the Russian Federation, the founder and artistic director Choreographic School at the Moscow State Academic Theater "Russian Seasons" Nikolai Nikolaevich ANDROSOV were awarded the Prize for the best contemporary choreography International Competition ballet dancers and choreographers "Maya", the award "National Treasure of Russia", the Order of S. Diaghilev, the Order "For Service to Art" ("Silver Star"), a diploma from the Government of Moscow.

Description:

A professional ballet troupe whose repertoire is based on classical ballets. The company also offers dance accompaniment for events - weddings, exhibitions, concerts, birthdays, presentations, advertising, fashion shows, filming, etc. A wide professional range of artists allows you to perform a composition both in the classical style (ballet), and in the neo-classical, modern style, etc. The repertoire includes short concert numbers (from 2 minutes) to ballet fragments of 15-20 minutes, it is also possible to order a full performance (1.40 minutes) or staging a number / program / performance specially for a specific project, an adapted ballet-tale for children (accompanied by a narrator). Own extensive dressing room, scenery and professional mobile flooring are also available.