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Nijinsky: Death of a Faun

David Pownall

Publisher: Oberon Modern Plays

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Summary

The stormy love affair between the legendary dancer Nijinsky and his mentor Diaghilev is the best known scandal in the history of ballet. Set in a mental asylum, as Nijinsky hears of the death of the great impresario and fears for his own life. With and introduction by Nicholas Dromgoole.
Available since: 11/14/2013.

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