The Nureyev Database — Manfred

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

Other info

Venue
Palais des Sports, Paris, France
Company
Paris Opera Ballet
Sources
  • Marilyn J La Vine (c) 2007 New York

Manfred

15 December 1979

The world premiere was on 20 November 1979 but Rudolf Nureyev was injured, so this was his first performance in the lead role.

Works

Manfred

Choreography: Rudolf Nureyev

Music: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Performance role: The Poet

Debut performance of this role

Other performers: Florence Clerc,
Wilfride Piollet