The 75th anniversary of Rudolf Nureyev’s birthday in Paris

We are glad to invite you to the celebration of the 75^th anniversary of Rudolf Nureyev’s birthday that will take place in Palais des Congrès in Paris on the 31^st of May and 1^st of June 2013.

 

Rudolf Nureyev was a dancer of ballet and modern dance, one of the most celebrated of the 20th century. Nureyev's artistic skills explored expressive areas of dance, providing a new role to the male ballet dance. He was a star of the Russian and British Royal Ballet. He had extremely strong relations between Russia and France: the first country gave him the basis to be successful; the second became home at the end of his life.

“Nureyev & friends” is an exceptional dance gala celebrating the 75^th anniversary of Rudolf Nureyev’s birthday. This concert will show different facets of Nureyev’s life: Nureyev as a dancer, as a choreographer and as the Director of the Ballet of National Opera de Paris.

You will have a chance to see not only the best performances and the best roles of Rudolf Nureyev, but also archive images and testimonies illustrating the immense contribution of Rudolf Nureyev to dance and his impact to dancers who had a chance to work with him. The idea of this dance gala is to demonstrate that Nureyev is still present, beyond history. Even today his passion, commitment and vision are a source of inevitable inspiration for many in the world of dance.

Many Rudolf Nureyev’s friends (actors, fashion designers, dancers, choreographers) will attend the event.

Book tickets to the concert right now to have the best seats. To see the programme click here. See you!