Sergei Diaghilev
Sergei Diaghilev | |
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| Сергей Дягилев | |
Diaghilev in 1910 | |
| Born | Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev 31 March 1872 Selishchi, Novgorod Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 19 August 1929 (aged 57) Venice, Italy |
| Resting place | Isola di San Michele, near Venice |
| Occupation(s) | Art critic, patron and ballet impresario |
| Known for | Founder of the Ballets Russes |
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Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev (/diˈæɡɪlɛf/ dee-AG-il-ef; Russian: Серге́й Па́влович Дя́гилев, IPA: [sʲɪrˈɡʲej ˈpavləvʲɪdʑ ˈdʲæɡʲɪlʲɪf]; 31 March [O.S. 19 March] 1872 – 19 August 1929), also known as Serge Diaghilev, was a Russian art critic, patron, ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, from which many famous dancers and choreographers would arise.
Diaghilev's career can be divided into two periods: in Saint Petersburg (1898–1906) and while as an emigrant (1906–1929).