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The Magic of Nureyev

Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s revolutionary 1964 production of "Swan Lake" with ballerina Margot Fonteyn through extensive excerpts and interviews with their fellow dancers Michael Birkmeyer, Gisela Cech and others as they analyze Nureyev’s virtuosity.

The Magic of Nureyev

53m 44s

Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s revolutionary 1964 production of "Swan Lake" with ballerina Margot Fonteyn through extensive excerpts and interviews with their fellow dancers Michael Birkmeyer, Gisela Cech and others as they analyze Nureyev’s virtuosity.

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    Nureyev in Russia

    S52 E10 - 2m 17s

    At 23, Nureyev fled his homeland of Russia to escape persecution for being gay. The first Russian dancer to seek freedom in the West, Nureyev suddenly found himself become an international icon.

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    Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn

    S52 E10 - 5m 6s

    In Vienna, Rudolf Nureyev shared the stage with legendary ballerina Margot Fonteyn in "Swan Lake." In this clip, watch an excerpt from the ballet.

  • The Magic of Nureyev Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Magic of Nureyev Preview

    S52 E10 - 30s

    Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s revolutionary 1964 production of "Swan Lake" with ballerina Margot Fonteyn through extensive excerpts and interviews with their fellow dancers Michael Birkmeyer, Gisela Cech and others as they analyze Nureyev’s virtuosity.

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