The Nureyev Database — Graduation Performance

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Nureyev details

Performance role
Debut in a role
No
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Kirov Theatre, Leningrad, USSR
Company
Leningrad State Academic Vaganova Choreographic Institute
Sources
  • Marilyn J La Vine (c) 2007 New York

Graduation Performance

24 June 1958

Nureyev danced the Pas de deux from Le Corsaire and a solo from Gayane in this second Graduation performance at the Kirov Theatre. The first was on 19 June and the third on 29 June 1958.

Works

Gayane

Choreography: Nina Anisimova

Music: Aram Khachaturian

Performance role: Armen