I saw Nureyev dance back when I was in college. It is impossible to describe his innate charisma that radiated out over the audience. Such raw power, such personality. He owned the stage, indeed the whole theater. This was not long before he became too ill to perform - I can’t even imagine what it must have been like to see him dance in his prime. It is one of my treasured memories.
The summer I was 18 I somehow scraped together the money to see Nureyev and Fonteyn dance Swan Lake in a courtyard of the Louvre. If I remember correctly, they got 28 curtain calls. It was a magical night -- the setting, the amazing talent, the music. I'll never forget it. Thanks for this excerpt.
Beautiful. When I was a young woman, in the late 70s, one of my life dreams was to see Nureyev and Fonteyn dance together live. She had retired by then. I was living in London and went to a performance of Nureyev, so half my dream was coming true. As a special surprise, that was not publicized, and for that afternoon only, I believe, Fonteyn came out of retirement for a performance of la Spectre de la Rose with Nureyev. It was something I will never forget. When he came on stage, the energy buffeted the audience the a physical thing. Together they were something I will never be able to put words to - only feeling. I was so fortunate!!
Zuzanna Vee do you know which year? I saw my first live performance of Ballet in London, and then again Paris, in Summer of 1976. As I recall I saw performances by Nureyev and Fonteyn AND Baryshnikov. Is that possible?
You lucky thing! You are making me cry now when I think of the sheer beauty that that must have been. Thank you for sharing your experience. I myself saw Fonteyn dance in Les Sylphides, I think, at a gala on the South Bank in London approx 1982, or was it 1979? Saw Nureyev 3 times - first time in 1973 when he appeared with the Paul Taylor Dance Company at Sadlers Wells, and two consecutive years approx 1982 when he did the Nureyev Festival at the London Colosseum. Was blessed to see him in his famous Corsaire solo - the sort of thing you had to pinch yourself to believe you were actually seeing it for real. And it was an experience I wished could go on and on forever. Got his autograph on 2 separate occasions - in fact he kept my pen to be able to write for everyone waiting to see him. And one of my most cherished possessions is a photo which a fellow fan, but a complete stranger to me, took of me getting Nureyev's autograph in 1973 outside Sadler's Wells. She kindly offered to post me a print 2 weeks later when her pictures were developed - pre-digitalisation days!
@@kerogforever Wow! Thank you for sharing these precious memories. So, you know the wave of energy that I mention....How fortunate we have been. And two autographs and a photo with! that is too cool. I have had many dreams of dancing with or just visiting with Nureyev. Short, but precious things in themselves. Thank you for bringing the memories alive once again.
Nureyev. Be still, my heart.... My touchstone of human beauty. Everything about this man continues to cast a spell through all the many years of my life.
I am seventy five years old , I have never attended a ballet or opera , but here now I thank you , thank technology and most of all thank God for giving me the chance to listen and see the treasures of the world in music and arts. Thank you once more for giving us the chance to see the magic of this unique ballet.
To see Rudolph Nureyev in motion is absolutely jaw-dropping. There is nothing more beautiful to me than the vision of a man who knows how to dance. He is truly ethereal, regally elegant and always graceful, displaying masterful, unsurpassed control over his body in every move.
@@RareBalletOperavideos ...they both were so compelling...and HE...was the ballet dancer as rock star....the way GOD ...toys with him in mid air....sublime....
I twice saw Nureyev and Fonteyn dance Swan Lake when they came to Los Angeles in the 1960s. They also danced Romeo and Juliet. It was a transformative experience, made me a lover of ballet for the rest of my life.
Браво! 1961 году, в возрасте 42 лет Марго Фонтейн встретилась с 23-летним Рудольфом Нуреевым. Он приехал в Лондон на устраиваемый Марго благотворительный концерт в пользу Королевской академии танца. Хотя Марго в это время уже собиралась заканчивать свою артистическую карьеру, после личной встречи они решили попробовать танцевать вместе. Выступив в балете «Жизель», они имели небывалый успех: когда артисты вышли на поклон, их встретили невиданными овациями. «Чувственный пыл Нуреева стал идеальным контрастом выразительной чистоте Фонтейн, рождающейся из нетронутых запасов страсти и воздушной грации» - так описала их дуэт Диана Солуэй. Рудольф и Марго танцевали вместе более пятнадцати лет, они много гастролировали по миру, выступая в различных театрах. Несмотря на большую разницу в возрасте, их дуэт считается одним из наиболее значимых в истории классического танца. У талантливых и трудолюбивых людей не всегда складывается в дуэтах такой ошеломительный успех. Характер, взгляды, привычки и т.д. В этом тандеме все было идеально!
@@acedres Efectivamente. Yo todavía no he visto a una pareja de bailarines como ellos. Ahora.mucha técnica, gimnasia y muy poco sentimiento. Tardarán años, si salen, bailarines que transmitan tales sentimientos en la audiencia.
)) i like Nuriev, but, maybe u have never whatch Ziskaridze, Lopatkina, Zaharova, and others russian dancers if u say that noone can be compared to Nuriev at all))
the chemistry between them could not be reached. You have it or not. No way a partnership like this will ever happen again. This is not era of stars though the technicality is perfect now days' so many excellent dancers but.....
Watching them dance live together is a memorable memory. The depth of emotion they both conveyed was exhilaratingly mesmerizing!!! ToDays performers would gain by learning from them!!!!
I have seen several video's of Nureyev but not Fonteyn. She is amazing ! Such control, elegance, delicacy and strength. Thank you for showing us both Nureyev and Fonteyn.
I saw him on live, when I whas about 10 years old, at the Main Theatre of Sao Paulo, Brazil ...Breathtaking....Thank's to my Dad, who take me and my 2 sisters...I will never ever forguet that experience.
They were an extraordinary duo. Super performance from both. It must have been fantastic to watch them live but great to see footage of such excellence.
I had the pleasure of attending several of their presentations and they were unique. Now as I see them again, I celebrate the opportunity I had to see such an unique couple and they still are!
I was fortunate enough to see them dance together at Royal Covent Garden when I lived in London... it was glorious... Margot Fonteyn was almost twenty years older than Nureyev but she had the physique of a much younger woman... at any rate, she was one of the world’s most accomplished prima ballerinas and I was privileged to witness her art before she retired. Nureyev was, and remains, the world’s greatest male dancer... unfortunately he died at age 53 of HIV.
I was them as well at Royal Covent Garden in 1967 and it was marveillous even because I was nineteen and I was in London as "au pair " girl ! It was like a dream!
I had the fortunate opportunity to see them dance together ca. 1973 in Washington DC, performing Marguerite et Armand. It was breathtaking. He was in his physical prime, and her artistry was unmatchable! The performance was awe-inspiring.
I saw them both in Firebird. I was in Middle School, and it was shown on a movie screen. It was extraordinary. We all sat with our mouths open, jaw dropping down at what they accomplished. Nureyev leapt and flew across the stage, Fonteyn was exquisite. The costumes were orange and fiery and glittered and dazzled. Suddenly Nureyev flew across the stage in a single leap, then he repeated it. Wow!!! He seemed to hang in the air and impossibly long time. My child's mind was in raptures. I had never seen anything like it. I felt overwhelmed with the beauty and mastery of the dance. To this day, Nureyev is the greatest of them all.
Puede haber algo más bello y más delicado!!Es tan Precioso que me hace llorar, Perfección en estado puro,de lo más hermoso que he visto en mi vida,Benditos Sean. 🕊
L'émotion, rien que l'émotion !.... Qui dit mieux. C'est bien beau la technique, la grâce et les prouesse. Mais il y a ceux qui comme Noureev et ...Fonteyn font couler des larmes sur les joues malgré vous. N'en deplaise aux admirateurs de Barisch
Два партнера, абсолютно равнозначных и достойных друг друга. Они -настрящие мастера балета; насколько отточены все движения! Хочется отдать должное великолепным декорациям.
There are many great female dancers, but for Rudolph, he is miles ahead of regular stars, was and still is... what a treat to see this, unreal and pure art! Bravo, love Bravos! Thank you,
I’m an oboist. There is no more beautiful music to play than ballet music. Challenging and rewarding. If I wasn’t an oboist, a fantasy to dance like this, is only a fantasy.
Summer, 1973. Fifty years ago at Lincoln Center, NY, NY. I was taken to a matinee performance to see Nureyev. How fortunate I was at age 18 in 1973 & now in 2023 to be able to say I got to see him dance.
потрясающая работа оператора! сегодня так не снимают,смотреть на гениев танца приятно, каждый миг, каждое движение, полет, прыжок, руки, ах всё безупречно
Technique is indispensable in Dance, but without expressivity, Art is incomplete. Rudolf Nureyev had that in Him, took the time to live His characters. Emotion is shared, thanks to what comes out of oneself. He had a unique grace, from head to toe. The slower the gestures, the harder the Dance is. He was mastering all His movements. Everything is supple, untied. He was often saying to his pupils: «... Be graceful, right down to your fingertips.» He didn't care if a Dancer could raise his leg above his head. If there was no emotion, the performance was worthless to him. Dame Margot Fonteyn had the same point of view, which is why Their duets were extraordinary. To take the time to do every gesture, with accuracy, feeling the music, was Their way of being. Thank you, Master. These memories are priceless.
Petitsaule : Noureev was more a dancer more an Actor with him j think about Callas , j never saw Callas in live but Noureev : as soon as he appears there was something in audience before he danced , his eyes were in front of audience , a particular moment before to dance ; after 1975 ir's was an other Noureev at the end in 1981 a calamity a career of a dancer is very short ; the true Noureev is before 1975
J saw Giselle on your playlist there were great Guselke at Paris-opera : Ghislaine Thesmar ( with Atanassoff ) Pontois-Baryschnikov Khalfouni-Franchetti so Makarova-Denard ( Denard with Bessmetnova akso-B9kchoi ) to day dancers 1970-80 are unknown because no VHS Great ballerinas to day it's an other erea ,
He is still dancing it through the Paris Opera Ballet dancers even now, the company is still performing his version of all the principal romantic ballets, learning the choreography from previous Nuryev-times étoiles. Margot Fonteyn is absolutely beautiful in this act III extract.
Nureyev certainly has special qualities, but for me, the exquisite combination of beauty, form, artistry, elegance, strength and the most gorgeous legs in ballet will always be the incomparable Nicolai Tsiskaridze.
Nureyevs Passion and Suspension is unbelievable! Fonteyn is perfection , keeping it only at a 45-90 degrees, but a very clean simple and graceful extension. 😍
I was fortunate enough to see them dance Swan Lake at the Hollywood Bowl when The Royal Ballet performed several ballets in Los Angeles in the 1960s. I saw the same ballet two other times in my life with different dancers - excellent dancers - but Fonteyn and Nureyev brought “something extra” to the stage.
Это ка показательное выступление олимпийского чемпиона - вне конкуренции. Затмить в танце женщину - дорогого стоит, хочется ещё и ещё. Спасибо за подачу видео.
In an era where everything is so extreme and extremely contorted, watching the refined restrained and exquisite musicality of an artist of Margot Fonteyn’s caliber is such a relief. What a gift to the soul! One can actually breathe watching her dance. And Nureyev in his prime, OMG! This video is such an example of the beauty and skill that restraint offers. Yes, it’s great that people can do thirty pirouettes and wrap their legs around their ears and all that, but where’s the story? Where’s the relationship? Where’s the dance? What a treasure and gift to our shared humanity, or what’s left of it, to be able to see a pas de deux like this. ❤
For years beginning in 1973 Nureyev danced often with the National Ballet of Canada. I was 20 at the time and attended his performances every night. At that age I was something to look at myself and, when I met him at a social engagement and chatted, his eyes had an otherworldly sparkle and pleasing intensity to them. It was the gaze of a genius. He seemed as enamoured with me as I was with his talent. My vogue model grilfriend at the time, less so but he remained polite with her. On stage even his off nights were fascinating, and he did have off nights. It is a bit like Picasso. He painted many masterpieces and he also painted works of less interest. No artist is forever at their zenith. Inspiration comes and goes. Still, Nureyev on stage was unique....like Margot Foneyn and Maya Plisetskya. All unforgettable. Some dancers I knew murmered there was a terrible side to Nureyev, which hasn't really been chronicaled. Perhaps it is best that his dark side is overlooked. There is so much good about him that is treasurable.
Somehow, when I was in high school in the 70s, my mother and I got to see these two dancers in Rochester, New York. Without knowing a lot about ballet, I nonetheless could not help but recognize greatness in them! Unforgettable memory--and a model for me about achieving in any field! When you have mastered something, it looks easy, effortless!
Все четко, в такт музыке, рука к ноге, нога к руке, но мило и изящно, а полет с зависанием и не спеша - смотришь и дух захватывает. Все идеально! Красиво! С затаенной любовью к танцу. Не наглядеться! Одно слово- лучший!
no words to describe this Dancer ❤❤❤❤❤ une vraie MERVEILLE ❤❤ SO TALENTED AND SO GIFTED WE MISS YOU SO MUCH❤️❤️❤️and Madame Margot FONTEYN A STAR also 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This is my very first time watching any footage of Rudolph Nureyev. I sit here in amazement. He had such control, power, strength and balance. In this clip, I think he may have outshined the ballerina. Is it wrong of me to say such a thing?
Fonteyn actually possessed superior control and balane. Her grace complemented Nureyev's animal power and prowess. A perfect yin/yang match as she was calm, cool and self-possessed while he was dominant, hot and brash. Observe her footwork, balance and perfect transitions on point. The strength to perform and control each turn and make the movement appear effortless is amazing. She was the principal ballerina he needed as his mentor and partner.
As a teenager (1970s) I saw this, my high school arranged the trip for those that wanted to go. Our parents paid for it but my drama/dance teacher took us. I remember being amazed at Nureyev’s ability to leap such heights & Fonteyn’s grace & of course the whole production was beautiful. I feel very blessed to have seen it 👏
yo tenía 19 en 1971 y lo vì en cascanueces en el tearo Colón de Buenos Aires, me enamoré del ballet, era imposible no hacerlo después de verlo a él...(I was 19 in 1971 and I saw him in nutcracker in the Tearo Colón of Buenos Aires, I fell in love with ballet, it was impossible not to do it after seeing him.) google traductor jajja.
Quite a few people have commented that Rudolph seems to “hang in the air“. In fact, it is a very clever technique that he developed and it’s actually an optical illusion. The reason he appears to hang in the air is because, if you look carefully, you’ll see that he lands fractionally after the beat. It gives the illusion of jumping far higher and defying gravity.
I was told that as he jumps, he then raises his legs higher that what he began the jump with, thus giving the illusion of "floating", makes sense. Saw him and Margot dance together at the San Francisco Opera house when I was in college in the city!! Mesmerizing!!
Amazing! I always remember watching this extraordinary dancer when l was very, very little, I thought he was magical! He was the great dancer that helped me fall in love with ballet! Again, and again. Thank you for sharing! Im so grateful l found your channel. Moira From England.
When I was young(er) - 1962 - I saw them together at Sadler Wells. What a shame it was wasted on me when I was too inexperienced to appreciate that I was seeing a moment in time.
Ottimo l'impadronimento dello spazio proscenico da parte dei ballerini che dimostrano una naturalezza esecutiva sorprendente e d'acchito. E' solo da immaginare il grande lavoro che sottende a questa impressione. BRAVISSIMI AMBEDUE. BIGHIN GIULIO RENZO
Nureyev was a hero of my Grandmother...she used to queue for returns at The Royal Ballet . I was lucky to be taken many times... it was an amazing introduction to the magical world of ballet... dreams are made of this...
You brought tears to my eyes. I’m so glad you have so much to look forward to with this series. I have, by some miracle, have seen Nureyev and Baryshnikov twice each. In live performance Do not know how one person could be so fortunate. I’m humbled and grateful.
I saw Nureyev dance back when I was in college. It is impossible to describe his innate charisma that radiated out over the audience. Such raw power, such personality. He owned the stage, indeed the whole theater. This was not long before he became too ill to perform - I can’t even imagine what it must have been like to see him dance in his prime. It is one of my treasured memories.
I saw him too- back in the '70s in Boston, and it was Swan Lake. He could fly 💜
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I also saw him when in college with Margot Fontaine. Never forgot how beautiful his movements and posture was. Both incredible dancers. ❤
You people were far too blessed.🩰🩰
He is like a king or a prince. Such charisma and power.
The summer I was 18 I somehow scraped together the money to see Nureyev and Fonteyn dance Swan Lake in a courtyard of the Louvre. If I remember correctly, they got 28 curtain calls. It was a magical night -- the setting, the amazing talent, the music. I'll never forget it. Thanks for this excerpt.
Michael Ginther She got 22 curtain calls in the Covent Garden in London in 1966.
That must have been somwhere in 1975 or 1976....I was there tooo! unforgettable.
@@inekeaknoeff7761 It was the summer of 1973 ... and that really dates me. 50 years ago.
You are lucky to have seen them..
He's a bit uh fruity 😂😂
Beautiful. When I was a young woman, in the late 70s, one of my life dreams was to see Nureyev and Fonteyn dance together live. She had retired by then. I was living in London and went to a performance of Nureyev, so half my dream was coming true. As a special surprise, that was not publicized, and for that afternoon only, I believe, Fonteyn came out of retirement for a performance of la Spectre de la Rose with Nureyev. It was something I will never forget. When he came on stage, the energy buffeted the audience the a physical thing. Together they were something I will never be able to put words to - only feeling. I was so fortunate!!
Zuzanna Vee do you know which year? I saw my first live performance of Ballet in London, and then again Paris, in Summer of 1976. As I recall I saw performances by Nureyev and Fonteyn AND Baryshnikov. Is that possible?
@@marymaccurdy8735 I believe it was early 1979 at a guess. I am not sure about seeing all those three together, but if you remember it, go with it!
You lucky thing! You are making me cry now when I think of the sheer beauty that that must have been. Thank you for sharing your experience. I myself saw Fonteyn dance in Les Sylphides, I think, at a gala on the South Bank in London approx 1982, or was it 1979? Saw Nureyev 3 times - first time in 1973 when he appeared with the Paul Taylor Dance Company at Sadlers Wells, and two consecutive years approx 1982 when he did the Nureyev Festival at the London Colosseum. Was blessed to see him in his famous Corsaire solo - the sort of thing you had to pinch yourself to believe you were actually seeing it for real. And it was an experience I wished could go on and on forever. Got his autograph on 2 separate occasions - in fact he kept my pen to be able to write for everyone waiting to see him. And one of my most cherished possessions is a photo which a fellow fan, but a complete stranger to me, took of me getting Nureyev's autograph in 1973 outside Sadler's Wells. She kindly offered to post me a print 2 weeks later when her pictures were developed - pre-digitalisation days!
@@kerogforever Wow! Thank you for sharing these precious memories. So, you know the wave of energy that I mention....How fortunate we have been. And two autographs and a photo with! that is too cool. I have had many dreams of dancing with or just visiting with Nureyev. Short, but precious things in themselves. Thank you for bringing the memories alive once again.
S V j saw Fonteyn in 1970 in live : a calamity ! J can write this !
Nureyev. Be still, my heart....
My touchstone of human beauty. Everything about this man continues to cast a spell through all the many years of my life.
I am seventy five years old , I have never attended a ballet or opera , but here now I thank you , thank technology and most of all thank God for giving me the chance to listen and see the treasures of the world in music and arts. Thank you once more for giving us the chance to see the magic of this unique ballet.
th-cam.com/video/TrODO0RfEtM/w-d-xo.html heres the full version if you want to watch more
you got it, this is the very best, not too much to say, they are from Heaven, so so purely beautiful
@Silvana Xheka Appreciated, so hard and rare, be talented and ton of work daily... it is a big miss if not seeing it, thank you.
Really..... wonderful
Amen!
To see Rudolph Nureyev in motion is absolutely jaw-dropping. There is nothing more beautiful to me than the vision of a man who knows how to dance. He is truly ethereal, regally elegant and always graceful, displaying masterful, unsurpassed control over his body in every move.
Fonteyn’s not too shabby either !
She was fabulous
@@wendycarter5718 😅
The soul of Nijinsky
How does he compare to Barishnikov? I would have to watch again
I saw Swan Lake with Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev when I was young. Im so aware of how special this was.
That must have been amazing. I wish I had seen them live.
Nureyev and Forteyn dancing together is simple breathtaking! Nureyev was a dancer extraordinaire !
J A Jones-Ford Forteyn too,extraordinaire, hard work - every day.
There are so many wonderful dancers today but for me, these two have something really special. I love to watch them dance. X
Not just two extraordinary, fabulous, talented superstar dancers, but two extremely interesting and intriguing personalities!
Great clip.
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching
Every movement is so perfect❤❤❤
@@RareBalletOperavideos ...they both were so compelling...and HE...was the ballet dancer as rock star....the way GOD ...toys with him in mid air....sublime....
I twice saw Nureyev and Fonteyn dance Swan Lake when they came to Los Angeles in the 1960s. They also danced Romeo and Juliet. It was a transformative experience, made me a lover of ballet for the rest of my life.
Jack Egan I was a four year old at the LA Romeo & Juliet performance! I danced for 30 years because of them!
Romeo & Juliet was the best ever! Cheers
Nureyev and Fonteyn transport me to another diamention beyond words...
Только так действовует настоящее искусство на человеческую душу! А иначе это - суррогат!
I think the cultural atmosphere in US is not in favor of ballet, it is more about cheering bigness and toughness.
Saw them in Rome in 1965. Unforgettable!
Всегда с замиранием в сердце смотрю выступления гениальных артистов... Восторгу нет предела! Спасибо.
Браво! 1961 году, в возрасте 42 лет Марго Фонтейн встретилась с 23-летним Рудольфом Нуреевым. Он приехал в Лондон на устраиваемый Марго благотворительный концерт в пользу Королевской академии танца. Хотя Марго в это время уже собиралась заканчивать свою артистическую карьеру, после личной встречи они решили попробовать танцевать вместе. Выступив в балете «Жизель», они имели небывалый успех: когда артисты вышли на поклон, их встретили невиданными овациями. «Чувственный пыл Нуреева стал идеальным контрастом выразительной чистоте Фонтейн, рождающейся из нетронутых запасов страсти и воздушной грации» - так описала их дуэт Диана Солуэй.
Рудольф и Марго танцевали вместе более пятнадцати лет, они много гастролировали по миру, выступая в различных театрах. Несмотря на большую разницу в возрасте, их дуэт считается одним из наиболее значимых в истории классического танца. У талантливых и трудолюбивых людей не всегда складывается в дуэтах такой ошеломительный успех. Характер, взгляды, привычки и т.д. В этом тандеме все было идеально!
I echo that sentiment, as do we all.
Хочу добавить ! Дружба между этими гениями длилась до конца дней. Марго. ! Нуриев оплачивал лечение балерины !
Благодарю вас за этот рассказ!
А что именно "не всегда"?
@Cluain спасибо! Дополнила уоммент.
What is so satisfying to me her dancing is it so seamless-everything just fits together-with the music. Genius.
The sheer amount of blood, sweat and tears that went into their training and performances was staggering. Legends never to be forgotten!
È sicuro. It' s sure.
But it doesn't show the blood. Swear and te 4:33 ars they went through
Boy is this an old video ! None the less, it is a masterclass in ballet. Don't think anyone has come near to their perfection.
There has never been a couple like them in history. Unforgettable and unique!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
Nureyev y Margot insuperables, maravilloso, precisión, técnica, belleza,elegancia y pasión.. Lo tenían todo. Nadie les ha superado.
Pienso igual, Nureyev y Margot eran únicos, como si desplegarán una vez unidos, toda la belleza inmaterial de un caleidoscopio💐🙏🙏💖
@@acedres Efectivamente. Yo todavía no he visto a una pareja de bailarines como ellos. Ahora.mucha técnica, gimnasia y muy poco sentimiento. Tardarán años, si salen, bailarines que transmitan tales sentimientos en la audiencia.
Their lightness, precision aand skill is extraordinary. They are untouchable.
Они гениальные!!! Безупречны в своем совершенстве!! Парят и летают по сцене, как два ангела!
Бесподобный, страстный и великолепный Нуреев! И Марго на высоте! Дуэт вызывает восхищение и восторг! Спасибо!
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The greatest two ballet dancers. Such precision, style, and virtuosity. They made this pas de deux the standard for others to reach.
)) i like Nuriev, but, maybe u have never whatch Ziskaridze, Lopatkina, Zaharova, and others russian dancers if u say that noone can be compared to Nuriev at all))
the chemistry between them could not be reached. You have it or not. No way a partnership like this will ever happen again. This is not era of stars though the technicality is perfect now days' so many excellent dancers but.....
I was supremely lucky to see Fonteyn and Nureyev several times at the Royal Opera House in the 1960s when I was a child. Treasured memories
Watching them dance live together is a memorable memory. The depth of emotion they both conveyed was exhilaratingly mesmerizing!!! ToDays performers would gain by learning from them!!!!
I have seen several video's of Nureyev but not Fonteyn. She is amazing ! Such control, elegance, delicacy and strength. Thank you for showing us both Nureyev and Fonteyn.
You mean "videos." No apostrophe. 😛
I saw him on live, when I whas about 10 years old, at the Main Theatre of Sao Paulo, Brazil ...Breathtaking....Thank's to my Dad, who take me and my 2 sisters...I will never ever forguet that experience.
Magnificent to see these two together. Thank you for sharing.
They were an extraordinary duo. Super performance from both. It must have been fantastic to watch them live but great to see footage of such excellence.
How are you doing today my name is Bryan
I was a child, almost a baby, but I still remember them. Grazie mamma for bringing me to the theater with you in Florence❤
Фонтейн--бриллиант сверкающий, а Нуриев - - старательный булыжник
I had the pleasure of attending several of their presentations and they were unique. Now as I see them again, I celebrate the opportunity I had to see such an unique couple and they still are!
I was fortunate enough to see them dance together at Royal Covent Garden when I lived in London... it was glorious... Margot Fonteyn was almost twenty years older than Nureyev but she had the physique of a much younger woman... at any rate, she was one of the world’s most accomplished prima ballerinas and I was privileged to witness her art before she retired.
Nureyev was, and remains, the world’s greatest male dancer... unfortunately he died at age 53 of HIV.
Merryl Christen I also saw her dance at Covent Garden in April 1964.
I was them as well at Royal Covent Garden in 1967 and it was marveillous even because I was nineteen and I was in London as "au pair " girl ! It was like a dream!
I saw …..
Thanks God we are able to see them again in video's, otherwise it would be impossible to believe it.
I had the fortunate opportunity to see them dance together ca. 1973 in Washington DC, performing Marguerite et Armand. It was breathtaking. He was in his physical prime, and her artistry was unmatchable! The performance was awe-inspiring.
I saw them both in Firebird. I was in Middle School, and it was shown on a movie screen. It was extraordinary. We all sat with our mouths open, jaw dropping down at what they accomplished. Nureyev leapt and flew across the stage, Fonteyn was exquisite. The costumes were orange and fiery and glittered and dazzled. Suddenly Nureyev flew across the stage in a single leap, then he repeated it. Wow!!! He seemed to hang in the air and impossibly long time. My child's mind was in raptures. I had never seen anything like it. I felt overwhelmed with the beauty and mastery of the dance. To this day, Nureyev is the greatest of them all.
Puede haber algo más bello y más delicado!!Es tan Precioso que me hace llorar, Perfección en estado puro,de lo más hermoso que he visto en mi vida,Benditos Sean. 🕊
L'émotion, rien que l'émotion !.... Qui dit mieux.
C'est bien beau la technique, la grâce et les prouesse. Mais il y a ceux qui comme Noureev et ...Fonteyn font couler des larmes sur les joues malgré vous.
N'en deplaise aux admirateurs de Barisch
Два партнера, абсолютно равнозначных и достойных друг друга. Они -настрящие мастера балета; насколько отточены все движения! Хочется отдать должное великолепным декорациям.
He and Margot were fantastic.
@@corneliaarendsen1358 , yes, I agree with you.
There are many great female dancers, but for Rudolph, he is miles ahead of regular stars, was and still is... what a treat to see this, unreal and pure art! Bravo, love Bravos! Thank you,
NIJINSKY WAS THE GREATER THE BEST EVER. HE WAS,CUT SHORT! BUT HAD THE MOST TALENT EVER🐯🐯🐯🐯👑👑👑👑👟👟👟👟🐐🐐🐐🐐
I saw Nureyev once, from a box at Sadler's Well. His EYES were phenomenal, they really blazed, SO charismatic.
I saw him at the MET in Coppelia. I expected great dancing but I was surprised by his comedic skills.
They were gorgeous 💖. Grateful we can still watch them
Красавцы!))) Получил удовольствие. Спасибо Рудольф и Марго.
Просто невероятоне парение в воздухе!
Многих видела. Но Нуриев меня потрясает!
Beautiful, so captivating. Those pirouettes!
this is so phenomenal expressive and physically perfect and moving, that I almost start to cry for this solidified perfectionist of dance for eternity
Flawlessness is at work---pure heaven.
I’m an oboist. There is no more beautiful music to play than ballet music. Challenging and rewarding. If I wasn’t an oboist, a fantasy to dance like this, is only a fantasy.
Summer, 1973. Fifty years ago at Lincoln Center, NY, NY. I was taken to a matinee performance to see Nureyev. How fortunate I was at age 18 in 1973 & now in 2023 to be able to say I got to see him dance.
потрясающая работа оператора! сегодня так не снимают,смотреть на гениев танца приятно, каждый миг, каждое движение, полет, прыжок, руки, ах всё безупречно
Да,как будто они такие родились и им эторовным счетом ничегошеньки не стоит...Что значит предназначение
оператор да, а балерун - школота и татарской самодеятельности
@@Pusilars А говорят в ,,совке" плохо жили! В Татарстане - и такая самодеятельность! Представляю , какого расцвета она достигла в столице!
Vasilisa Kojina Нуреев из Уфы, Башкирская Республика
@@Sofya_Berestova Спасибо за информацию. А ,,балерун" и ,,школота" - это достоверно, можно не сомневаться ?
Technique is indispensable in Dance, but without expressivity, Art is incomplete. Rudolf Nureyev had that in Him, took the time to live His characters. Emotion is shared, thanks to what comes out of oneself. He had a unique grace, from head to toe. The slower the gestures, the harder the Dance is. He was mastering all His movements. Everything is supple, untied. He was often saying to his pupils: «... Be graceful, right down to your fingertips.» He didn't care if a Dancer could raise his leg above his head. If there was no emotion, the performance was worthless to him. Dame Margot Fonteyn had the same point of view, which is why Their duets were extraordinary.
To take the time to do every gesture, with accuracy, feeling the music, was Their way of being. Thank you, Master. These memories are priceless.
Petitsaule : Noureev was more a dancer more an Actor with him j think about Callas , j never saw Callas in live but Noureev : as soon as he appears there was something in audience before he danced , his eyes were in front of audience , a particular moment before to dance ; after 1975 ir's was an other Noureev at the end in 1981 a calamity a career of a dancer is very short ; the true Noureev is before 1975
J saw Giselle on your playlist there were great Guselke at Paris-opera : Ghislaine Thesmar ( with Atanassoff ) Pontois-Baryschnikov Khalfouni-Franchetti so Makarova-Denard ( Denard with Bessmetnova akso-B9kchoi ) to day dancers 1970-80 are unknown because no VHS Great ballerinas to day it's an other erea ,
He is still dancing it through the Paris Opera Ballet dancers even now, the company is still performing his version of all the principal romantic ballets, learning the choreography from previous Nuryev-times étoiles. Margot Fonteyn is absolutely beautiful in this act III extract.
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To have been able to see these two live much have been absolutely magical and one of the best days of your life.
How he entered the stage and slowly walked to the front of the stage, such charisma and magic in his performance
Nureyev is the greatest ballet dancer that I have seen, he has something that moves the most profound of my being.
NIJINSKY WAS THE GREATEST EVER. 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐯🐯🐯🐯👑👑👑👑👟👟👟👟👟
By a Long Way, Nureyev was, and always will be the best.
I agree. He has something that others dont! Please subscribe to see other videos like that . Will be posting more soon
Nureyev certainly has special qualities, but for me, the exquisite combination of beauty, form, artistry, elegance, strength and the most gorgeous legs in ballet will always be the incomparable Nicolai Tsiskaridze.
KSfan4ever nickolai tsiskaridze
@@KSfan4ever I appreciate your sentiments
He was until Misha Baryshnikov appeared on the scene and overshadowed him
Wow! Thank you for posting this treasure. What a great partnership they had.
Nureyevs Passion and Suspension is unbelievable!
Fonteyn is perfection , keeping it only at a 45-90 degrees, but a very clean simple and graceful extension. 😍
NIJINSKY HAD MORE MOVES, MORE TALENT. THE GOAT= NIJINSKY=🐐🐐🐐🐐🐯🐯🐯🐯👟👟👟👑👑👑👑👑
@@captainamericaamerica8090 goof
@@emmabradford0137 Yes, but something beginning with mmm, A i think.
kAY UK.....I worked at the Royal Opera House when they were dancing together...I am in the wings watching...every night...incredible.......
I was fortunate enough to see them dance Swan Lake at the Hollywood Bowl when The Royal Ballet performed several ballets in Los Angeles in the 1960s. I saw the same ballet two other times in my life with different dancers - excellent dancers - but Fonteyn and Nureyev brought “something extra” to the stage.
I was at the Hollywood Bowl performance too.
@@jacobsimon Another “youngster”!
What a remarkable pair they were. His power and charisma, and her delicate but absolute control, are breathtaking.
Сказочные статуэтки, очень красиво. Отточено. Бораво . Спасибо
Это ка показательное выступление олимпийского чемпиона - вне конкуренции. Затмить в танце женщину - дорогого стоит, хочется ещё и ещё. Спасибо за подачу видео.
In an era where everything is so extreme and extremely contorted, watching the refined restrained and exquisite musicality of an artist of Margot Fonteyn’s caliber is such a relief. What a gift to the soul! One can actually breathe watching her dance. And Nureyev in his prime, OMG! This video is such an example of the beauty and skill that restraint offers. Yes, it’s great that people can do thirty pirouettes and wrap their legs around their ears and all that, but where’s the story? Where’s the relationship? Where’s the dance? What a treasure and gift to our shared humanity, or what’s left of it, to be able to see a pas de deux like this. ❤
For years beginning in 1973 Nureyev danced often with the National Ballet of Canada. I was 20 at the time and attended his performances every night. At that age I was something to look at myself and, when I met him at a social engagement and chatted, his eyes had an otherworldly sparkle and pleasing intensity to them. It was the gaze of a genius. He seemed as enamoured with me as I was with his talent. My vogue model grilfriend at the time, less so but he remained polite with her. On stage even his off nights were fascinating, and he did have off nights. It is a bit like Picasso. He painted many masterpieces and he also painted works of less interest. No artist is forever at their zenith. Inspiration comes and goes. Still, Nureyev on stage was unique....like Margot Foneyn and Maya Plisetskya. All unforgettable. Some dancers I knew murmered there was a terrible side to Nureyev, which hasn't really been chronicaled. Perhaps it is best that his dark side is overlooked. There is so much good about him that is treasurable.
Somehow, when I was in high school in the 70s, my mother and I got to see these two dancers in Rochester, New York. Without knowing a lot about ballet, I nonetheless could not help but recognize greatness in them! Unforgettable memory--and a model for me about achieving in any field! When you have mastered something, it looks easy, effortless!
The effort of no effort requires constant effort
Все четко, в такт музыке, рука к ноге, нога к руке, но мило и изящно, а полет с зависанием и не спеша -
смотришь и дух захватывает.
Все идеально! Красиво!
С затаенной любовью к танцу. Не наглядеться!
Одно слово- лучший!
no words to describe this Dancer ❤❤❤❤❤ une vraie MERVEILLE ❤❤ SO TALENTED AND SO GIFTED WE MISS YOU SO MUCH❤️❤️❤️and Madame Margot FONTEYN A STAR also 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This is my very first time watching any footage of Rudolph Nureyev. I sit here in amazement. He had such control, power, strength and balance. In this clip, I think he may have outshined the ballerina. Is it wrong of me to say such a thing?
Fonteyn actually possessed superior control and balane. Her grace complemented Nureyev's animal power and prowess. A perfect yin/yang match as she was calm, cool and self-possessed while he was dominant, hot and brash. Observe her footwork, balance and perfect transitions on point. The strength to perform and control each turn and make the movement appear effortless is amazing. She was the principal ballerina he needed as his mentor and partner.
As a teenager (1970s) I saw this, my high school arranged the trip for those that wanted to go. Our parents paid for it but my drama/dance teacher took us. I remember being amazed at Nureyev’s ability to leap such heights & Fonteyn’s grace & of course the whole production was beautiful. I feel very blessed to have seen it 👏
yo tenía 19 en 1971 y lo vì en cascanueces en el tearo Colón de Buenos Aires, me enamoré del ballet, era imposible no hacerlo después de verlo a él...(I was 19 in 1971 and I saw him in nutcracker in the Tearo Colón of Buenos Aires, I fell in love with ballet, it was impossible not to do it after seeing him.) google traductor jajja.
NIJINSKY WAS,THE GREATEST EVER. 🐯🐯🐯🔱🔱🔱🔱
@@captainamericaamerica8090 silly
Божественно, великолепный дуэт, созданный на небесах. Нет ничего более совершенного
Lovely-such light landings, and Margot Fonteyn’s work on one leg! And those fabulous carefree Nureyev leaps!
Здорово!!! Аж дух захватывает! Нуриев вообще огонь!!!
Unbelievably beautiful dancing from two extraordinary dancers
Quite a few people have commented that Rudolph seems to “hang in the air“. In fact, it is a very clever technique that he developed and it’s actually an optical illusion. The reason he appears to hang in the air is because, if you look carefully, you’ll see that he lands fractionally after the beat. It gives the illusion of jumping far higher and defying gravity.
How are you doing today my name is Bryan
I was told that as he jumps, he then raises his legs higher that what he began the jump with, thus giving the illusion of "floating", makes sense. Saw him and Margot dance together at the San Francisco Opera house when I was in college in the city!! Mesmerizing!!
Блеск! Высочайший уровень!!!
Fantastico! Grazie mille per la condivisione
Nunca volveremos a deleitarnos con otro Nureyev!!!!
Amazing!
I always remember watching this extraordinary dancer when l was very, very little, I thought he was magical!
He was the great dancer that helped me fall in love with ballet!
Again, and again.
Thank you for sharing!
Im so grateful l found your channel.
Moira
From England.
Margot Fonteyn makes those moves look as easy as a stroll in the park!
And she is 10 year older than him!!! She should had retired, then god sent him there, and she determined to go on...rest is the history...
@@道-p2e She is 20 years older.
The mark of a truly gifted professional. She was amazing! So was Nureyev. They were equals on the stage!
She was 19 yrs older than him! Amazing. Simply amazing!
@@lenahalonen7941 thank you for correct my error, she looks the same age with him on stage!!! I wish to see her earlier performance,
Один восторг в моих чувствах к балету
When I was young(er) - 1962 - I saw them together at Sadler Wells. What a shame it was wasted on me when I was too inexperienced to appreciate that I was seeing a moment in time.
Я испытал чувство глубокого удовлетворения после просмотра данной видеозаписи.
I saw Nureyev dance once in Australia. He owned the stage and took my breath away
Красивый Татарин. Талантливый танцор балета, я горжусь!!! Настоящий Шедевр!!!! .
Он башкир
Татарин
Incredible ballet dancing and the set too looked spectacular!
Какая прелесть!!❤
Nureyev era lo más grande que hubo y habra. Perfecto y hermoso!!!. Saludos desde Argentina 😙😙😙
Quand il saute j'ai toujours l'impression qu'il va s'envoler... C'est magnifique !
He is flying ! Like nobody else could or can.
Ottimo l'impadronimento dello spazio proscenico da parte dei ballerini che dimostrano una naturalezza esecutiva sorprendente e d'acchito. E' solo da immaginare il grande lavoro che sottende a questa impressione. BRAVISSIMI AMBEDUE. BIGHIN GIULIO RENZO
Фантастика! Для них не существует закон гравитации
Это волшебство.Квантовая физика должно быть...
Nureyev was a hero of my Grandmother...she used to queue for returns at The Royal Ballet . I was lucky to be taken many times... it was an amazing introduction to the magical world of ballet... dreams are made of this...
So beautiful.
I’m speechless ……. Absolute perfection from two legends. 💐💐
My God, to watch this was just stunningly beautiful. I've liked and subscribed. Thank you.
You brought tears to my eyes. I’m so glad you have so much to look forward to with this series. I have, by some miracle, have seen Nureyev and Baryshnikov twice each. In live performance
Do not know how one person could be so fortunate. I’m humbled and grateful.
Não há hesitação nos passos e tudo parece natural.maravilhosos
Such power, control and grace! I love Rudolph Nureyev’s dancing!
Parecía que tenían alas,dos personas únicas y talentosas🇦🇷🌟🌟✨
Never was and will never be another dancer like Nureyev, period
Two legends, absolutly fantastic!