The Nureyev Database — Don Quixote

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Nureyev details

Performance role
Debut in a role
Yes
Creative role
  • Performer
  • Choreographer

Other info

Venue
Staatsoper, Vienna, Austria
Company
Vienna State Opera Ballet
Sources

Don Quixote

1, 3, 6, 30 December 1966

These were the first performances of this new version of Don Quixote choreographed by Nureyev. You can find out more about his creative relationship with the piece here.

Works

Don Quixote (Nureyev)

Choreography: Rudolf Nureyev, Marius Petipa

Music: Ludwig Minkus

Performance role: Basilio

Debut performance of this role

Other performers: Ully Wührer (Kitri),
Michael Birkmeyer (Don Quixote)