Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev: A Russian ballet impresario, renowned for founding the Ballets Russes and revolutionizing Western ballet by introducing innovative productions that combined dance, music, and visual art.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev collaborated with composers like Stravinsky and artists like Picasso.
  • The legacy of Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev continues to influence modern dance companies.

Advanced Usage

• "Diaghilev's era": Refers to the period of significant artistic innovation in early 20th-century ballet led by him.
  • The costume design during Diaghilev's era was remarkably avant-garde.

Variants and Related Words

• Diaghilev (noun): A common shortened form of the full name.

  • Diaghilev was known for his exacting taste and ability to spot talent.

• Ballets Russes (proper noun): The ballet company founded by Diaghilev.

  • The Ballets Russes premiered many iconic works under Diaghilev's direction.

Synonyms

• Ballet impresario: A promoter or manager of ballet productions.
• Artistic director: A person responsible for the artistic vision of a performance company.

Related Phrases

• "A Diaghilev production": Often used to describe a theatrical work that is grand, innovative, and synthesizes multiple art forms.
  • The new opera was a Diaghilev production in its scale and artistic collaboration.

Related Idioms

• "To have the eye of Diaghilev": To possess a keen ability to recognize artistic talent and potential.
  • That scout has the eye of Diaghilev; all the dancers she recommends become stars.

Noun

1. Russian ballet impresario who founded the Russian ballet and later introduced it to the West (1872-1929)