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Performance role
Debut in a role
Yes
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Royal Opera House, London, United Kingdom
Company
The Royal Ballet
Sources
  • Marilyn J La Vine (c) 2007 New York
  • Book 'Rudolf Nureyev: The Life' by Julie Kavanagh (c) 2007

Gala given by The Royal Ballet

26 March 1969

This Gala performance celebrated Margot Fonteyn’s 35th anniversary on the stage.

This was a mixed programme, when the other pieces are known they’ll be noted here. 

Works

Pelléas and Mélisande

Choreography: Roland Petit

Music: Arnold Schoenberg

Performance role: Pelléas

Debut performance of this role

Other performers: Margot Fonteyn (Mélisande)