Nureyev details

Performance role
Debut in a role
Yes
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Morris A Mechanic Theatre, Baltimore, USA
Company
National Ballet of Canada
Sources
  • Marilyn J La Vine (c) 2007 New York

The Moor’s Pavane

11 October 1972

Nureyev learned this role while working with the National Ballet of Canada on his production of The Sleeping Beauty, and performing with them on tour.  He went on to perform The Moor’s Pavane regularly over the next twenty years in his Nureyev and Friends seasons.

Works

The Moor's Pavane

Choreography: José Limón

Music: Henry Purcell

Performance role: The Moor

Debut performance of this role

Other performers: Mary Jago,
Barbara Sandonato,
Winthrop Corey