[Rubinstein, Ida. (1885 - 1960)] [Debussy, Claude. (1862-1918)]
Comoedia illustré (1er juin 1911) - "Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien."
Paris: Comoedia illustré [Brunhoff, Michel de]. 1911. First edition. Numéro Spécial: n°17 / 3ème année. 24.5 x 31.5 cm. 42 pp. A fine example of this special issue on "Les Ballets Russes au Châtelet," the cover with a colorful image by Léon Bakst for the ballet "Narcisse" and the central section of the issue devoted to the "Martyre de Saint Sébastien" - 10 pages of images and articles. Articles by Ernest La Jeunesse, Felix Duquesnel, Riciotto Canudo Vanina, Claude Roger-Marx, Paul Loisiel, Pierre Jobé Duval. In fine condition, the central "Martyre" section separated from the rest, but intact.In 1910 Debussy was commissioned to compose music for D'Annunzio's "Mystere," for the dancer Ida Rubinstein. The first performance was on May 22nd, 1911 at the Théatre du Chatelet in Paris, conducted by Caplet, with Rubinstein as the Saint, costumes and scenery by Léon Bakst and choreography by Michel Fokine. The present issue was published just 1 week after that historic performance. (5790)
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