Diaghilev and Jean Cocteau
French writer and artist Jean Cocteau (1889–1963) fell under the spell of the Ballets Russes during the company’s early visits to Paris. He published articles, interviewed its principals, and created posters that featured the dancers Vaslav Nijinsky and Tamara Karsavina. Between 1912 and 1927, Cocteau provided libretti or scenarios for the ballets Le Dieu Bleu, Parade, Le Train Bleu, and the opera Oedipus Rex.
French writer and artist Jean Cocteau (1889–1963) fell under the spell of the Ballets Russes during the company’s early visits to Paris. He published articles, interviewed its principals, and created posters that featured the dancers Vaslav Nijinsky and Tamara Karsavina. Between 1912 and 1927, Cocteau provided libretti or scenarios for the ballets <em>Le Dieu Bleu, Parade, Le Train Bleu</em>, and the opera <em>Oedipus Rex</em>.