Ballet Russes de Diaghilev-exposition organisée par Serge Lifar / Jean Cocteau. 1939. About this image
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Serge Diaghilev had a profound influence on music, ballet and art in the 20th century. His musical interests, as demonstrated in this collection, spanned a range of styles; much of the material represents works considered by Diaghilev for the Ballets Russes and many bear annotations and performance indications. This library, acquired by Serge Lifar, Diaghilev’s protégé, is rich in 18th-century Italian works, 19th-century Russian and French compositions, popular works from the early Soviet Union, works for jazz band and popular songs. In addition to printed music, the collection contains music manuscripts, correspondence, libretti and synopses, books and monographs, magazines, and Diaghilev's personal notebook dating from 1926 until his death in 1929.
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General
- Span Dates
- 1750-1950
- Bulk Dates
- 1890-1929
- Major Language(s)
- Russian, French, English
- Repository
- Music Division, Library of Congress
Physical Collection
- Number of Items
- 1350
- Number of Containers
- 81
- Linear Feet
- 91
- Contents
- In addition to printed music, most from Diaghilev’s personal library, the collection contains music manuscripts, correspondence, libretti and synopses, books and monographs, magazines, and Diaghilev's personal notebook, which the impresario used from 1926 until his death in 1929.
- Processing History
- Processed
- Transfers
- Three items in Prints and Photographs Division, The Library of Congress
- Provenance
- The Serge Diaghilev/Serge Lifar Collection in the Music Division of the Library of Congress was purchased at auction on May 9, 1984 at Sotheby's in London.
Access/Copyright
- Access Permissions
- Permitted, subject to PARR policies and procedures
- Copyright Info
- http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html
- Preferred Citation
- Serge Diaghilev/Serge Lofar Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.