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Rudolf Khametovich Nureyev (17 March 1938 – 6 January 1993) was a Soviet-born ballet dancer and choreographer. Nureyev is regarded by some as the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation. [1] [2] [3] [4]
- Music Division, Library of Congress
Rudolf Nureyev, Soviet-born ballet dancer whose suspended leaps and fast turns were often compared to Vaslav Nijinsky’s legendary feats. He was a charismatic celebrity who revived the prominence of male ballet roles and significantly widened the audience for ballet.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 26, 2019 · Ralph Fiennes and David Hare have brought Rudolf Nureyev’s story to the screen. Here's how the movie version compares to real events.
Rudolf Nureyev's biography - from his poor izba in Russia to his international career, the life of the most celebrated dancer of the XXth century.
Rudolf Nureyev remounts a choreography by Marius Petipa for the first time, Act III (Kingdom of the Shades) from La Bayadère for the Royal Ballet. His career quickly becomes international. He dances as a guest star with all the major ballet companies in Europe, the United States and Australia.
Sep 29, 2018 · The Russian ballet star Rudolf Nureyev would have been 80 this year, which also marks the 25th anniversary of his death. Yet, with a new documentary about him just out and a feature film due for...