CCD's Classic Cancan Archive. Black and White Cancan Photography from the Golden Age. This specialist gallery brings together the spellbinding work of professional photographers who documented the Cancan during its glory days; from the early thirties through to the late 1960s. Contributions always welcome; Black and White material please.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Living the music
This photo is from the 1952 farewell party for conductor Pierre Monteux of the San Farncisco Symphony and, according to the description, this cancan was performed by the women of the symphony. I'd call that experiencing Offenbach's music to the fullest.
See the story at SF Gate:
http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Farewell-to-Pierre-Monteux-in-1952-3741045.php
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