Books

The ideal introduction to the art and genius of George Balanchine and all that he did for New York City Ballet! Choreographer Twyla Tharp says simply, "Balanchine is God". Author Robert Gottlieb, who served as a member of the Board of Directors of New York City Ballet, brings a lifetime of experience and passion for ballet to this biography of Mr. B, whom he knew personally. Published in 2004 by HarperCollins as part of its Eminent LIves series of brief biographies, this biography portrays the man Gottlieb describes as "Bach and Beethoven rolled into one."