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
  • Book 'Rudolf Nureyev: The Life' by Julie Kavanagh (c) 2007

The Nutcracker

19, 26 February, 2, 13, 20, 22 March, 2, 6 April 1958

Nureyev danced The Prince in public performances at the Kirov Theatre while still a student.  These were still student performances but this was the first time he appeared in full costume in a full length classical ballet on the Kirov stage.  His partners were:

19, 26 February, 22 March, 2 April – Alla Sizova

2, 13, 20 March, 6 April – Marina Cherednichenko

Works