The Nureyev Database — Pierrot Lunaire

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Nureyev details

Performance role
Debut in a role
Yes
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Royal Danish Theatre, Copenhagen, Denmark
Company
Royal Danish Ballet
Sources
  • Marilyn J La Vine (c) 2007 New York

Pierrot Lunaire

29 December 1976

This performance was Nureyev’s debut in this role. You can read more about his work with contemporary choreographers here The Seventies: Gate Crashing.

Works

Pierrot Lunaire

Choreography: Glen Tetley

Music: Arnold Schoenberg

Performance role: Pierrot

Debut performance of this role

Other performers: Vivi Flindt (Columbine),
Johnny Eliasen (Brighella)