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Eleonora Abbagnato

Photographed by Massimo Gatti
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Eleonora Abbagnato by Massimo Gatti is a captivating biography that delves into the life and career of the renowned Italian ballet dancer. It explores her journey from a prodigious talent in Sicily to her remarkable achievements in the world of ballet, highlighting her dedication, perseverance, and the artistic milestones that shaped her illustrious career. The book offers an intimate glimpse into both her personal life and professional triumphs, providing readers with an inspiring portrait of one of ballet's most celebrated figures.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the art of ballet and want an intimate glimpse into the life of a renowned dancer. Through stunning photography, it combines a visual journey with a biographical narrative, offering inspiration and insight into both the dancer's professional and personal worlds.

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Eleonora Abbagnato

Eleonora Abbagnato is the prima ballerina at the Opera de Paris. This volume reveals her artistic versatility through the photographs of four celebrated ballets. It opens with an original interview by Valeria Crippa, journalist and ballet critic.

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Eleonora Abbagnato is the prima ballerina at the Opéra de Paris. This original volume reveals her artistic versatility through the photographs of four celebrated ballets.

The book opens with an original interview by Valeria Crippa, journalist and ballet critic. Comprehensible to all, the ballerina's answers outline the technical aspects of choreography, the difficulty of interpreting the score, and the way in which she studies her role in each case and prepares to offer a unique and unrepeatable performance.

This is the ideal gift for aspiring dancers and those who always dreamed of taking up this career.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788857217871

Publisher: Skira

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 September 2013

Country: Italy

Imprint: Skira

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 1230g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Once a dynamic entrepreneur, Massimo Gatti is now a highly respected professional photographer. Giuseppe Tornatore is a film director, screenwriter, and producer. Valeria Crippa, journalist and ballet critic.

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