Nureyev details

Performance role
Debut in a role
Yes
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Minskoff Theatre, New York, USA
Company
Murray Louis Dance Company
Sources

Nureyev with Murray Louis Dance Company mixed programme

11 April 1978

Nureyev made role debuts in two works at this performance, one of which, Vivace, was created on him. He performed in all the works in the programme.

In Vivace the solo pianist on stage was Andrew Litton, who became a celebrated conductor.

Works

Moments

Choreography: Murray Louis

Music: Maurice Ravel

Performance role: dancer

Other performers: Michael Ballard,
Jerry Pearson,
Robert Small,
William Holahan

Vivace

Choreography: Murray Louis

Music: Johann Sebastian Bach

Performance role: dancer

Debut performance of this role