Rudolf Nureyev solo in LE CORSAIRE ballet, 1962 #shorts #ballet #short
Enjoy this Rudolf Nureyev solo performance in the LE CORSAIRE ballet, which took place on October 16,1962, during a performance by the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. It is regarded as one of the most iconic and cherished moments in ballet history. This iconic performance marked the beginning of the Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev legendary partnership and solidified their status as one of the most celebrated ballet duos of all time.
LE CORSAIRE is a ballet that tells the adventurous tale of love, pirates, and exotic lands. Set in the Ottoman Empire, against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, tells story follows the daring pirate Conrad and his love for the beautiful Medora. They face numerous obstacles, including a scheming slave trader, a jealous Pasha, and treacherous encounters at sea.
The original choreography for LE CORSAIRE was created by Joseph Mazilier. Since its premiere, the Ballet has been re-staged by numerous choreographers, each adding touches and variations to the choreography. One of the choreographers who has worked on LE CORSAIRE is renowned ballet master Marius Petipa. He initially choreographed LE CORSAIRE in 1856 for the Ballet of the Theatre Imperial de l’Opera in Paris.
This choreography is by RUDOLF NUREYEV.
The music for the ballet “LE CORSAIRE“ was composed by Adolphe Adam, but the Ballet has undergone several revisions and adaptations over the years, with contributions from various composers. The original version of “LE CORSAIRE“ premiered in 1856, with music composed by ADOLPHE ADAM. However, subsequent productions and revisions of the Ballet have featured other music by other composers, including Cesare Pugni, Leo Delibes, and Riccardo Drigo.
The music in this performance is by RICCARDO DRIGO.
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