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

3, 8, 10, 16 and 19 May 1962

The full programme was the Divertissement from Napoli, Flower Festival at Genzano pas de deux, Raymonda pas de deux, variations and coda, Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring. Nureyev only performed in Les Sylphides.  The first performance, on 3 May 1962, was a Gala in the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and HRH The Princess Margaret, in aid of The Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund and The Royal Ballet School Endowment Fund.

Works

Les Sylphides

Choreography: Mikhail Fokine

Music: Fryderyk Chopin

Performance role: dancer

Other performers: Yvette Chauviré,
Anya Linden,
Merle Park