Nureyev

Author: Julie Kavanagh
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0375704728
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 850

Book Description
Rudolf Nureyev, one of the most iconic dancers of the twentieth century, had it all: beauty, genius, charm, passion, and sex appeal. No other dancer of our time has generated the same excitement, for both men and women, on or off the stage. In this superb biography, Julie Kavanagh deftly brings us through the professional and personal milestones of Nureyev's life and career: his education at the Kirov school in Leningrad; his controversial defection from the USSR in 1961; his long-time affair with the Danish dancer Erik Bruhn; his legendary partnership with Margot Fonteyn at the Royal Ballet in London. We see his fiery collaborations with almost all the major living choreographers including Ashton, Balanchine, Robbins, Graham, and Taylor. And we see Nureyev as he reinvigorated the Paris Ballet Opera in the early 1980s before his death from AIDS complications in 1993. Nureyev: The Life is the most intimate, revealing, and dramatic picture we have ever had of this dazzling, complex figure.

Rudolf Nureyev

Author: Julie Kavanagh
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141912138
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 631

Book Description
NOW A MAJOR FILM BY RALPH FIENNES, THE WHITE CROW 'A gripping account of an extraordinary life' Daily Telegraph Born on a train in Stalin's Russia, Rudolf Nureyev was ballet's first pop icon. No other dancer of our time has generated the same excitement - both on and off stage. Nureyev's achievements and conquests became legendary: he rose out of Tatar peasant poverty to become the Kirov's thrilling maverick star; slept with his beloved mentor's wife; defected to the West in 1961; sparked Rudimania across the globe; established the most rhapsodic partnership in dance history with the middle-aged Margot Fonteyn; reinvented male technique; gatecrashed modern dance; moulded new stars; and staged Russia's unknown ballet masterpieces in the West. He and his life were simply astonishing. 'Magnificent, a triumph. Captures every facet of this extraordinary man' Mail on Sunday 'The definitive study of a man who, in his combination of aesthetic grace and psychological grime, can truly be called a sacred monster' Observer 'Undoubtedly the definitive biography' Sunday Telegraph

Dancer

Author: Colum McCann
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466848693
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 383

Book Description
The National Book Award–winning author’s biographical novel of Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev: “Exuberant and exhilarating . . . a brilliant leap of imagination” (San Francisco Chronicle). In Dancer, Colum McCann tells the ballet icon’s story through the myriad voices of those who knew him. There is Anna Vasileva, Rudi’s first ballet teacher, who rescues her protégé from the stunted life of his provincial town; Yulia, whose sexual and artistic ambitions are thwarted by her Soviet-sanctioned marriage; and Victor, the Venezuelan street hustler, who reveals the lurid underside of the gay celebrity set. Spanning four decades and many worlds, from the horrors of the Second World War to the wild abandon of New York in the ‘80s, Dancer is peopled by a large cast of characters, obscure and famous: doormen and shoemakers, nurses and translators, Margot Fonteyn, Eric Bruhn, and John Lennon. And at the heart of the spectacle stands the artist himself, willful, lustful, and driven by a never-to-be-met need for perfection.

Rudolf Nureyev

Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1786037912
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Rudolf Nureyev, one of the greatest male ballet dancers of all time. Rudolf fell in love with dance as a child. But he was not allowed to go to ballet school until he was 17. There, he had to make up for lost time and hone his skills to compete with the other dancers. As a professional, he dazzled audiences with sensational performances and star power. He went on to become a world-renowned choreographer and master of perfection in dance. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the dancer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Rudolf Nureyev: A Ballet Maestro's Life and Influence

Author: William James Miller
Publisher: Daniel O Brien
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 139

Book Description
Rudolf Nureyev: A Ballet Maestro's Life and Influence is more than a biography; it's an immersive journey into the life and legacy of one of the most iconic figures in ballet history. This compelling narrative delves deep into Nureyev's extraordinary journey, from his humble beginnings in Siberia to his meteoric rise to global stardom. Explore the extraordinary talent that propelled him to defy Soviet constraints and defect to the West, sparking a cultural earthquake. Witness the revolutionary partnership with Margot Fonteyn, a union that redefined ballet and captivated audiences worldwide. Beyond the dazzling performances, this book uncovers the complexities of Nureyev's personality – a man driven by passion, ambition, and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence. Unravel the intricate tapestry of his personal relationships, the relentless demands of his international career, and the profound impact of his life on the world stage. This richly illustrated and meticulously researched book is a definitive account of Nureyev's life, delving into his artistry, his impact on the Cold War era, and his enduring legacy. Experience the exhilarating world of ballet through the eyes of a true legend, and understand how his influence continues to shape the dance world today.

Memories of Rudolf Nureyev

Author: Nancy Sifton
Publisher: Arnica Press
ISBN: 9781955354066
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description
Nancy Sifton's eye witness account of the legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev's 30-year career provides a "must read" for performing arts and biography buffs. An inside look at the incredible life of legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev from an eye-witness account by dance enthusiast and writer Nancy Sifton. Having attended more than 1,000 Nureyev performances in her many travels over a 30-year period, the author documented her personal observations of Nureyev, both in rehearsal, onstage and off and his unique relationship with his many supporters who attended rehearsals, celebrated his birthdays, and provided assistance to accommodate his nonstop performing schedule. With humor and respect, her book educates, illuminates, and explains the many facets of this great dancer and the inspiring world of dance.

Capturing Nureyev

Author: Jamie Wyeth
Publisher: Farnsworth Pub.
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
A well-known American artist reveals the grace and grandeur of a famed dancer.

Perpetual Motion

Author: Otis Stuart
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN:
Category : Ballet dancers
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
In the first full-scale biography of Rudolf Nureyev since his death from AIDS in 1993, Stuart tells Nureyev's story with wit and grace (Chicago Sun-Times). No dancer in history has been so splendidly characterized in the written word.--Francis Mason, Ballet Review. of photos.

Nureyev, His Life

Author: Diane Solway
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 680

Book Description
Traces the legendary Russian dancer's climb out of poverty in the war-torn Soviet Union to become one of the century's most popular and influential artists. In order to separate reality from myth, the author draws on Soviet archives, family documents, diaries, correspondence, and about 200 interviews with his friends, peers, family, partners and professional colleagues. She takes us inside the great companies and shows how Nureyev changed the face of ballet and transformed the role of the male dancer. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Year with Rudolf Nureyev

Author: Simon Robinson
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1623655706
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
Here, for the first time, is an intimate and fascinating portrait of Rudolf Nureyev off-stage-a man who was an exacting, unpredictable, parsimonious and often immature individual, yet who, at the same time, aroused great affection in a host of friends. Simon Robinson frankly recalls his eventful year working for Nureyev. He did everything for this hopelessly impractical dancer except be his lover, much to Nureyev's disappointment. It was the Russian's insatiable sexual appetite that eventually destroyed him. Nureyev had six houses on three continents but no staff in any of them and he couldn't cook, drive, write a letter, tie a necktie or even change a light bulb. In 1990 Simon Robinson, until then professional crew on a racing yacht, became his PA. For the next twelve months they traveled from the Caribbean to America to Europe, living in luxury in Nureyev's New York and Paris apartments and in spartan isolation on his tiny Mediterranean island. Nureyev's explosive nature was exhausting to live with and many times during their year together Robinson nearly quit-and Nureyev nearly sacked him. It didn't happen, however, because Nureyev needed his PA's calm reliability to ballast his own rocky life, and because Robinson knew that genius must make its own rules.