S. Hurok Presents: A Memoir Of The Dance World - Hardcover

S. Hurok Presents: A Memoir Of The Dance World is an autobiographical book written by Sol Hurok, a prominent impresario in the dance world during the mid-20th century. The book details Hurok's career and experiences as a talent manager, promoter, and producer of dance performances. Hurok's memoir covers his early life as a Russian immigrant in New York City, his early years as a freelance talent scout, and his eventual rise to prominence as the founder of S. Hurok Presents, a company that brought many of the world's greatest dancers and dance companies to American audiences. Throughout the book, Hurok shares his personal and professional relationships with legendary dancers such as Anna Pavlova, Rudolf Nureyev, and Mikhail Baryshnikov, as well as his experiences working with renowned dance companies like the Bolshoi Ballet and the Royal Ballet. In addition to recounting his own career, Hurok also provides insights into the broader dance world, including the challenges of touring, the importance of marketing and publicity, and the evolving tastes of audiences. Overall, S. Hurok Presents: A Memoir Of The Dance World offers a unique and fascinating perspective on the history of dance performance in America, as well as the life and career of one of its most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.