by keller | Sep 28, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
Carina Ari broke several glass ceilings as a dancer and choreographer in the early 20th century and is widely celebrated in Sweden for her accomplishments. That being said, outside Sweden and the Swedish language it is difficult to find in depth information and...
by noonan | Sep 28, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
The task of finding sources of research for Josephine Baker is a fairly simple task. What is so challenging about gathering information about this dancer is finding what is truly important. In other words, finding a specific aspect about Baker and focusing on that...
by maney | Sep 28, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
Jane Bathori, mezzo-soprano, was a central figure in promoting avant-garde music her entire career. She was constantly associated with new music. Even at the age of 74, she was organizing contemporary music concerts. Jane was special because she was an intelligent...
by schenk | Sep 28, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
For my first paper, I’m hoping to learn more about the influential yet under-represented contributions of women–especially women composers–to the musical life of 1920s Paris. I came upon this website and, making note of all names with “France” and dates...
by lamotte | Sep 28, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
Mary E Davis’ Ballets Russes Style: Diaghilev’s Dancers and Paris Fashion gives some insight into the stylistic goals of Gabrielle (Coco) Bonheur Chanel. 1 Chanel’s style catered to wealthier women in the coastal resorts near the town of Deauville....
by lemon | Sep 28, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
This is Francis Poulenc; In addition to being one of the most famous 20th century composers, Poulenc was alive as the age of the celebrity was beginning to dawn. Interviews were documented and saved, letters and correspondences were saved, and people had an urge to...
