Nureyev details

Performance role
Debut in a role
No
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Royal Opera House, London, United Kingdom
Company
The Royal Ballet
Sources

Royal Ballet mixed programme

23 October 1973

Nureyev made his full debut in Les Rendezvous at this performance, having danced in an extract in a Gala Tribute to Sir Frederick Ashton in July 1970.

The other pieces in the programme were Cranko’s Card Game, Ashton’s The Walk to the Paradise Garden and Sword of Alsace by David Drew.  Nureyev only performed in Les Rendezvous.

Works

Les Rendezvous

Choreography: Frederick Ashton

Music: Daniel Auber

Performance role: Promeneur

Other performers: Merle Park (Promeneur)