The Nureyev Database — The Idiot

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Nureyev details

Performance role
Debut in a role
Yes
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Deutsche Oper, Berlin, Germany
Company
Berlin State Opera Ballet
Sources
  • Marilyn J La Vine (c) 2007 New York

The Idiot

2 March 1980

Nureyev went on to perform this role with the same company on their tour to America later in the year.

Works

The Idiot

Choreography: Rudi van Dantzig

Music: Dmitry Shostakovich

Performance role: Prince Myshkin

Debut performance of this role

Other performers: Valery Panov (Rogozhin),
Eva Evdokimova (Nastasya Filippovna)