Hong Kong Ballet FROM THE PUBLISHER
"Over the past few years, the photographer has recorded on film 25 different ballets that have been in the Hong Kong Ballet's repertoire. The ballets include classics such as Swan Lake, Giselle and The Nutcracker, ones especially appropriate for a Chinese ballet company such as Butterfly Lovers, and The Last Emperor, and such modern works as The Happenings and In the School of the Dolls. From the many pictures of each ballet that he has taken, Siu has selected exceptional and memorable images. For each ballet the book also provides a synopsis of the story, and biographical information for each of the dancers in the company who are pictured." This is a book for all who delight in the ballet, and for all who admire outstanding photographs.
SYNOPSIS
The Hong Kong Ballet has been a favorite subject of photographer Siu Wang-Ngai, whose life is briefly outlined in an introduction. The remainder of the volume (it's slightly oversized at 11.25x10.25") is devoted to full-page plates of Wang-Ngai's superb photos of this world-class ballet in performance of 25 works that include The Last emperor, Giselle, and The White Snake. Distributed by the U. of Washington Press. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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