Александр Годунов - это высшее качество балета. Он до сих пор актуален, от него невозможно оторвать глаз. Никто из балетных не приблизился до него по красоте и качеству танца, он как и великая Плисецкая танцевал до кончиков пальцев и ресниц. У него великолепные актёрские данные, он был божественно красив. Барышников и Нуреев, это второй сорт.
Gawd, WHAT a dancer! Absolutely incredible the way he hurled himself into the air and across the stage! Stunning, astounding, amazing! A great, great pity that he died so young.
Большое спасибо за этот фильм. Просто невероятный магнетизм и пластика. А эти прыжки с парением в воздухе и мягкое и точное приземление! Услада для моих глаз! Мечта его сбылась, и талант Годунова увидел весь мир. Я уверена, что он был счастлив в Америке, ведь его мечты сбылись.
А я не верю. Уйти из балета, где он -Бог в 35 и уйти в Голливуд, где он ничего нового не смог сказать. И почему этот " Счастливчик" Пил, не похоже на счастье.
@ЛюдмилаКоролева-щ5д In Hollywood he started a new carrier. He became a member of the cinema Hollywood Academy. If he wasn't murdered he will be niw a huge cinema star. He was so talented.
What a great artist! And what a great Human! I don't beleive in the theory of his alcohol addiction, especially long-term one as he was in a marvelous physical shape otherwise he would have experienced serious issues with liver. Also I agree with someone who commented on his death: too much mistery and a huge lack of facts. Police investigation is needed. The only thing I'm glad about is that his legacy lives until now.
What alcoholism addiction?? Alexander was teaching ballet classes, for hours in a well known ballet school.. In the meantime he was filming. He had daylly hard program with sports.(joking, tennis and swimming) TILL THE VERY LAST MOMENT OF HIS LIFE. Is this the life style of an alcoholic???
Thank you for this video. I enjoyed his movie performances before knowing he was such an extraordinary ballet dancer. His charisma, beauty, and attack in his dancing must have been a great thrill for live audiences. Thank you for your analysis and research.
Wonderful! I love that you finally covered this Russian powerhouse. You can still see his influence on Russian ballet today, particularly on Bolshoi principal Igor Tsvirko.
Not your everyday dancer. Alexander Boris Godunov was enormously gifted. Such an interesting life but much too short. Thanks, Kent. Another fine bio highlight/video. Again, we thank you! #I❤🩰
Alexander Godunov is the most versatile classical ballet dancer of 20th centure. Not early 1980. He stopped dancing in 1985 and remained in excellent shape. Neither Nureyev nor Baryshnikov were allowed close to the Bolshoi Theater. They did not have a masculine style and could not dance either Spartacus or Ivan the Terrible. Sasha could also dance everything - both lyric and drama. Godunov made an excellent ballet career in the USA. He danced in Raymonda, Don Quixote, Giselle, Swan Lake, Ravel's Bolero, Afternoon of a Faun, The Moor’s Pavane, Paganini, Carmen, The Death of the Rose, Nutcraker. Also specially directed for him by Alvin Eiley and Roland Petit. And no, he didn't think about his ex-wife and Russia. He loved the United States, was proud of his American passport, and loved other women. And he did not die of alcoholism. His death requires a police investigation.
@@Maira-zk2hn5pl4n А это канал фотографа Американского Балетного театра. Соответственно никаких доказательств ему и не нужно. Это человек Барышникова и обслуживает его интересы.
In the beginning of the video we hear that Alexander never accepted the USSSR. This is the very reason that some Russians are insulting him by spreading rumors (as facts), that he was an alcoholic since a teenager. But first Alexander defected for artistic reasons ONLY. Then he couldn't follow this harsh and very daylly demanding program, being alcoholic. His unexpected, strange death ,needs answers from the Police.
I remember when Godunov defected, because the Bolshoi was in NY, and I had a ticket to see the company in Swan Lake, a performance he was supposed to dance in. But, having defected just a few days before, he obviously didn't appear. The performance was delayed in starting; an announcement was made from the stage that the delay was due to the U.S. authorities holding the plane (literally on the runway) that was to take Godunov's wife back to Moscow. Very dramatic. I also saw Godunov dance Albrecht to Cynthia Gregory's Giselle at ABT. He brought a powerhouse persona and, even then, an actor's sensibility to the role--I vividly recall his look of aristocratic scorn when confronted by the Wilis! I also heard Baryshnikov made the decision to fire Godunov from ABT. Baryshnikov had recently taken over as its director and, from what I understand, he wanted to reshape the company, make it more classical and refined, more 'Maryinsky'-like in style. Godunov (along with some other dancers) didn't fit the bill, so he was dismissed. At least Godunov had a successful film career. He's so enjoyable in Die Hard, bringing a nice tongue-in-cheek touch to his role.
Baryshnikov was afraid of Godunov 's success. Unfortunately Baryshnikov was very jealous of any other talented male dancer in ABT. Finally "Misha", broke his leg and couldn't dance classic ballet roles so he turned in modern dance. Then Misha collapsed financially the ABT theater and was fired. As for Alexander, after living ABT, did a wonderful worldwide ballet career. He is remembered with love and respect.
Опять ты, лгунья. Только и можешь, что врать и ненавидеть Барышникова - больше ничего. Барышников сломал ногу в '75 году, через год после эмиграции. Ну а то, что Барышников кому-то завидовал - это вообще смешно читать для более-менее думающих людей.
A great dancer with a magnetic stage presence. Compared with other dancers from the same years, his technique is a little bit what I might term "rough" (fifths, preparations, a low relevé in turns). He has beautiful feet and hands, and his bravura style is so energetic. Did he ever dance contemporary/neo classical roles - Roland Petit, Neumeier, Macmillan, etc? I feel he would have been superb. Just tragic that he died so young. Thank you for this look at a wonderful dancer
And what exactly is wrong with his fifths, preparations, and relevé in turns? Could you please indicate the time on the video when we could see that? Yes, he danced "The Death of the Rose" and 'Carmen' by Roland Petit, and some ballets by Balanchine.
I loved that you showcased his dancing and your fine critique of this magnificent human. I loved him in Money Pit he had natural comedic timing and range nearly stole the show from Hanks and Long. And I remember being very saddened that this beautiful talent succumbed to such terrible disease so young. Thank you again.
@KentGBecker it was! It was the tour he did with Starr Danias. He performed 2nd act Giselle with her. When he came out to sign autographs in the backstage waiting area, there was a very petite lovely brunette in the corner waiting for him. It was Jacqueline Bisset. THANK YOU SO MUCH for these amazing videos. You obviously put so much time into them. Your analysis is spot on. They are all so wonderful! I danced for many years. I treasure these videos!
@KentGBecker of course! So glad I found YOU!!!! I've got a story for you about meeting Nureyev for you too.... Sergei Polunin is an incredible dancer...... I met him when he debuted his film "Dancer". This was before He had completely blown his career with the horrible things he has said and a giant tattoo of Putin on his chest. It's depressing. Such a talent. Would love to hear your thoughts. Maybe even a video??? Thank again for all your amazing work!
Wow! I loved him in The Money Pit. That's one of my all time favorite movies and he was hilarious in it. I didn't even realize he was a dancer! Thanks for sharing this. This channel never dissapoints. ❤
I just realized while randomly scrolling the internet that the bit spooky and weird Amish man and the very scary gigantic light blond terrorist in Die Hard was an excellent ballet dancer. From Russia. I had no idea. And he was the conductor in the Money Pit. :D Alongside the realization that I know absolutely nothing about ballet moves ( at least I have heard about arabesque...).
As a young dancer in the US, I admired and followed the Bolshoi and Alexander. I knew he had defected but when I saw him in ‘Die Hard’, I was like, “No way; that *can’t* be him!” 🤣
From the LA Times: "On Monday, Godunov’s physician, Dr. Maurice Levy, signed the death certificate listing the cause of death as chronic alcoholism." www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-23-ls-4989-story.html
@@KentGBecker Thank you for your answer. But substance means drugs. Did the doctor say anything about that? Besides, Godunov worked, communicated with his friends and even went to his family in Latvia shortly before his death - NO ONE saw him as an alcoholic or a person with a sick liver. No autopsy was performed. EVERYONE was shocked by his death. It should have been investigated.Why didn't Arlene Medann, his executor, send a telegram to Godunov's mother for the funeral? Why was the cremation performed on the instructions of Medann not at 8 o'clock in the morning, as announced, but at 5? His friends couldn't even see him and say goodbye to him. And where is his personal archive? Why wasn't it returned to his relatives? I also doubt they got his money and his flat in Los Angeles.The case is very strange.
@leonshackleford9585 Alexander didn't die from alcoholism ATALL. Probably his very strange death needs a police answer. Alexander had many plans for his future and was 100% healthy , that we can clearly see in his last photos. Very bright white - pink healthy skin.
Sasha could also dance everything - both lyric and drama. Godunov made an excellent ballet career in the USA. He danced in Raymonda, Don Quixote, Giselle, Swan Lake, Ravel's Bolero, Afternoon of a Faun, The Moor’s Pavane, Paganini, Carmen, The Death of the Rose, Nutcraker. Also specially directed for him by Alvin Eiley and Roland Petit. And no, he didn't think about his ex-wife and Russia. He loved the United States, was proud of his American passport, and loved other women. And he did not die of alcoholism. His death requires a police investigation.
.... nu-l vom uita ,a fost unic..prea putin a stralucit...!...disparitia lui e dubioasa ,vedem azi ce fac rusii cu cei care pleaca sau, nu asculta....Navalnai e ultimul ex......alt rus deosebit sacrificat ....!
Is completely impossible and against all logic for Alexander to be alcohol addict. Teaching daylly for hours in a ballet school, filming, then maintaining this perfect body with daylly sports, joking, swimming, tennis. It is impossible to be alcoholic, and following in the same time this hard daylly program. His death remains unexpected and strange. Yes he was very extraordinary and unique. That'll why he faced so much envy. He was very rich.
Hi Kent! Always good to see a new video coming from you! Godunov is truly a fascinating dancer. But question about your opening thumbnail: Is the male dancer featured in the center actually you? I look at him and sometimes I think he looks more like Peter Strauss. Just curious.
Thank you for this film. Godunov is a great dancer. As for 'his own PBS TV show" - was it a TV program he presented regularly? Does it have the same name as a documentary by Peter Rosen about Godunov?
Спасибо за фильм, но я не соглашусь за алкоголизм. Невозможно сочетать серьезные физические нагрузки с хронической болезнью такого рода. Подобная болезнь визуально откладывает отпечаток на лице. А Саша красив как Апполон. Барышников и Нуриев по сравнению с ним средней руки танцовщики. С ростом и харизмой Годунова даже Цискаридзе не может с ним конкурировать
Unfortunately Alexander 's supposed alcoholism IS A VERY FAKE STORY. ALEXANDER GODUNOV was drinking not more than anyone of us. Just a glass of votca or champagne. His daylly program (sports, ballet training, ballet teaching for several hours, then follow of actor's school, and lessons for a better English pronunciation) . This was his program till the very last day of his life and this is not the program of an alcoholic. He was found dead and NOT a blood test nor an autopsy was done in order to prove the alcoholism as the reason of death.
Therefore, Alexander was kicked out from the very inferior and jealous "Misha" barichnicov. Then IT WAS MISHA THAT WAS THROW OUT FROM ABT because he collapsed financially the company..............
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Видишь только его - на сцене ли, в кадрах фильма. Красота, мощь и совершенство личности и фактуры безпрецедентные.
Александр Годунов - это высшее качество балета. Он до сих пор актуален, от него невозможно оторвать глаз. Никто из балетных не приблизился до него по красоте и качеству танца, он как и великая Плисецкая танцевал до кончиков пальцев и ресниц. У него великолепные актёрские данные, он был божественно красив. Барышников и Нуреев, это второй сорт.
My family in Moscow were friends of Maya Plisetskaya and her composer husband, Rodion Schedrin (the Carmen ballet).
Большое спасибо за видео! Александр Годунов - это лучший артист балета, это талант и красота. Александра.
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Gawd, WHAT a dancer! Absolutely incredible the way he hurled himself into the air and across the stage! Stunning, astounding, amazing! A great, great pity that he died so young.
Спасибо за фильм о Александре Годунове! Лучший из лучших.
I believe that he was the greatest male dancer of all generations!
he was my favorite of the three. more power, more expression, more humor.
...si al meu ,e unic si de neegalat.....no ofense....!
Thank you so much. He was the most marvellous dancer. So sad he passed so young. 🩰🩰🩰🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
I have been dancing ballet since I was 7 years old. All my life, I should say.
For me he was and always will be my favourite.
Большое спасибо за этот фильм. Просто невероятный магнетизм и пластика. А эти прыжки с парением в воздухе и мягкое и точное приземление! Услада для моих глаз! Мечта его сбылась, и талант Годунова увидел весь мир. Я уверена, что он был счастлив в Америке, ведь его мечты сбылись.
я тоже так думаю
А я не верю. Уйти из балета, где он -Бог в 35 и уйти в Голливуд, где он ничего нового не смог сказать. И почему этот " Счастливчик" Пил, не похоже на счастье.
@ЛюдмилаКоролева-щ5д In Hollywood he started a new carrier. He became a member of the cinema Hollywood Academy. If he wasn't murdered he will be niw a huge cinema star. He was so talented.
@@aggelinairiniaggelaki2720 A talented person is talented in everything! )
@@НАлексаI aggre. This is Alexander's case.
What a great artist! And what a great Human! I don't beleive in the theory of his alcohol addiction, especially long-term one as he was in a marvelous physical shape otherwise he would have experienced serious issues with liver. Also I agree with someone who commented on his death: too much mistery and a huge lack of facts. Police investigation is needed. The only thing I'm glad about is that his legacy lives until now.
What alcoholism addiction?? Alexander was teaching ballet classes, for hours in a well known ballet school.. In the meantime he was filming. He had daylly hard program with sports.(joking, tennis and swimming) TILL THE VERY LAST MOMENT OF HIS LIFE. Is this the life style of an alcoholic???
Thank you for this video. I enjoyed his movie performances before knowing he was such an extraordinary ballet dancer. His charisma, beauty, and attack in his dancing must have been a great thrill for live audiences.
Thank you for your analysis and research.
@@fionaerleigh thanks for tuning in!
I love watching him dance and watching his movies 😊👍❤️
He was marvelous ❤
He was an fantastic dancer.❤
Wonderful! I love that you finally covered this Russian powerhouse. You can still see his influence on Russian ballet today, particularly on Bolshoi principal Igor Tsvirko.
Interesting. I've never seen Tsvirko. Will check him out
@@KentGBecker Игорь Цвирко хорош, но не Годунов. Хотя харизма и энергия присутствуют.
Did you know that he is in 🔥👺👿?
@@victoriaprine9318 that is not your position to determine or speak of.
Not your everyday dancer. Alexander Boris Godunov was enormously gifted. Such an interesting life but much too short. Thanks, Kent. Another fine bio highlight/video. Again, we thank you! #I❤🩰
Just freaking amazing!!! He had more to give💔
Alexander Godunov is the most versatile classical ballet dancer of 20th centure. Not early 1980. He stopped dancing in 1985 and remained in excellent shape. Neither Nureyev nor Baryshnikov were allowed close to the Bolshoi Theater. They did not have a masculine style and could not dance either Spartacus or Ivan the Terrible. Sasha could also dance everything - both lyric and drama. Godunov made an excellent ballet career in the USA. He danced in Raymonda, Don Quixote, Giselle, Swan Lake, Ravel's Bolero, Afternoon of a Faun, The Moor’s Pavane, Paganini, Carmen, The Death of the Rose, Nutcraker. Also specially directed for him by Alvin Eiley and Roland Petit.
And no, he didn't think about his ex-wife and Russia. He loved the United States, was proud of his American passport, and loved other women. And he did not die of alcoholism. His death requires a police investigation.
Юлия, как же надоели эти разговоры о том что Александр умер от алкоголя и одиночества, вот и не докажешь же им обратное.
@@Maira-zk2hn5pl4n А это канал фотографа Американского Балетного театра. Соответственно никаких доказательств ему и не нужно. Это человек Барышникова и обслуживает его интересы.
@@yuliyacher67 100% right.
In the beginning of the video we hear that Alexander never accepted the USSSR. This is the very reason that some Russians are insulting him by spreading rumors (as facts), that he was an alcoholic since a teenager. But first Alexander defected for artistic reasons ONLY. Then he couldn't follow this harsh and very daylly demanding program, being alcoholic. His unexpected, strange death ,needs answers from the Police.
What a tremendous athlete and yea total rock star. He was awesome in Die Hard.
.....o minune de balerin,talentat ,gratios ,te fascineaza si acum.....RIP ,Sasha Godunov !
I remember when Godunov defected, because the Bolshoi was in NY, and I had a ticket to see the company in Swan Lake, a performance he was supposed to dance in. But, having defected just a few days before, he obviously didn't appear. The performance was delayed in starting; an announcement was made from the stage that the delay was due to the U.S. authorities holding the plane (literally on the runway) that was to take Godunov's wife back to Moscow. Very dramatic. I also saw Godunov dance Albrecht to Cynthia Gregory's Giselle at ABT. He brought a powerhouse persona and, even then, an actor's sensibility to the role--I vividly recall his look of aristocratic scorn when confronted by the Wilis! I also heard Baryshnikov made the decision to fire Godunov from ABT. Baryshnikov had recently taken over as its director and, from what I understand, he wanted to reshape the company, make it more classical and refined, more 'Maryinsky'-like in style. Godunov (along with some other dancers) didn't fit the bill, so he was dismissed. At least Godunov had a successful film career. He's so enjoyable in Die Hard, bringing a nice tongue-in-cheek touch to his role.
Thanks so much for your perspective! There isn't much detail on why he was fired from ABT. Wish I could find more info. Thanks again.
Kent, I love your videos❤❤❤❤ out of the three superstars Baryshnikov will always be my favorite.
Baryshnikov was afraid of Godunov 's success. Unfortunately Baryshnikov was very jealous of any other talented male dancer in ABT. Finally "Misha", broke his leg and couldn't dance classic ballet roles so he turned in modern dance. Then Misha collapsed financially the ABT theater and was fired. As for Alexander, after living ABT, did a wonderful worldwide ballet career. He is remembered with love and respect.
Опять ты, лгунья. Только и можешь, что врать и ненавидеть Барышникова - больше ничего. Барышников сломал ногу в '75 году, через год после эмиграции. Ну а то, что Барышников кому-то завидовал - это вообще смешно читать для более-менее думающих людей.
Барышников исходил чёрной завистью
Alexander Godunov is very cool.
Thank You Kent! This is my introduction to this beautiful dancer.
Amazing dancer, what turns!!!!
A great dancer with a magnetic stage presence. Compared with other dancers from the same years, his technique is a little bit what I might term "rough" (fifths, preparations, a low relevé in turns). He has beautiful feet and hands, and his bravura style is so energetic. Did he ever dance contemporary/neo classical roles - Roland Petit, Neumeier, Macmillan, etc? I feel he would have been superb. Just tragic that he died so young. Thank you for this look at a wonderful dancer
And what exactly is wrong with his fifths, preparations, and relevé in turns? Could you please indicate the time on the video when we could see that? Yes, he danced "The Death of the Rose" and 'Carmen' by Roland Petit, and some ballets by Balanchine.
Alexander danced modern dance with Alvin Alley, wigh great success.
I loved that you showcased his dancing and your fine critique of this magnificent human. I loved him in Money Pit he had natural comedic timing and range nearly stole the show from Hanks and Long. And I remember being very saddened that this beautiful talent succumbed to such terrible disease so young. Thank you again.
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What terrible disease?? Alexander , unfortunately was murdered.
I was lucky enough to see him perform and meet him when I was a girl.
@@vanessak.sanders1292 meeting him must have been a great experience!
@KentGBecker it was! It was the tour he did with Starr Danias. He performed 2nd act Giselle with her. When he came out to sign autographs in the backstage waiting area, there was a very petite lovely brunette in the corner waiting for him. It was Jacqueline Bisset.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for these amazing videos. You obviously put so much time into them. Your analysis is spot on. They are all so wonderful!
I danced for many years. I treasure these videos!
@@vanessak.sanders1292 WOW! What memories.Thanks for tuning in!
@KentGBecker of course! So glad I found YOU!!!!
I've got a story for you about meeting Nureyev for you too....
Sergei Polunin is an incredible dancer...... I met him when he debuted his film "Dancer". This was before He had completely blown his career with the horrible things he has said and a giant tattoo of Putin on his chest. It's depressing.
Such a talent. Would love to hear your thoughts. Maybe even a video??? Thank again for all your amazing work!
@@vanessak.sanders1292 Being good with your feet does not mean being good with your mind! Polunin is no exception...
Thank you for covering this gorgeous dancer!
Wow! I loved him in The Money Pit. That's one of my all time favorite movies and he was hilarious in it. I didn't even realize he was a dancer! Thanks for sharing this. This channel never dissapoints. ❤
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I am so happy to see this video and subscribe to Ballet Focus. Thank you so much for all your effort.
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Thanks!
I just realized while randomly scrolling the internet that the bit spooky and weird Amish man and the very scary gigantic light blond terrorist in Die Hard was an excellent ballet dancer. From Russia. I had no idea.
And he was the conductor in the Money Pit. :D
Alongside the realization that I know absolutely nothing about ballet moves ( at least I have heard about arabesque...).
@@Kvikveg7 welcome to my channel!
Thank you very much for this video.
❤❤ Best!
As a young dancer in the US, I admired and followed the Bolshoi and Alexander. I knew he had defected but when I saw him in ‘Die Hard’, I was like, “No way; that *can’t* be him!” 🤣
Just the greatest--Thank you for this
As for substance abuse and addiction - can you please specify the source of this information? I guess it's the tabloid press.
From the LA Times: "On Monday, Godunov’s physician, Dr. Maurice Levy, signed the death certificate listing the cause of death as chronic alcoholism." www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-23-ls-4989-story.html
@@KentGBecker Thank you for your answer. But substance means drugs. Did the doctor say anything about that? Besides, Godunov worked, communicated with his friends and even went to his family in Latvia shortly before his death - NO ONE saw him as an alcoholic or a person with a sick liver. No autopsy was performed. EVERYONE was shocked by his death. It should have been investigated.Why didn't Arlene Medann, his executor, send a telegram to Godunov's mother for the funeral? Why was the cremation performed on the instructions of Medann not at 8 o'clock in the morning, as announced, but at 5? His friends couldn't even see him and say goodbye to him. And where is his personal archive? Why wasn't it returned to his relatives? I also doubt they got his money and his flat in Los Angeles.The case is very strange.
@user-zq1yr5nq4x You are 100% right, true and straight.
What a Brilliant Ballet Dancer But Sadly Died in 1995 of Alcoholism.
Alexander Godunov 1949 To 1995 R.I.P
@leonshackleford9585 Alexander didn't die from alcoholism ATALL. Probably his very strange death needs a police answer. Alexander had many plans for his future and was 100% healthy , that we can clearly see in his last photos. Very bright white - pink healthy skin.
Not at all from alcoholism. Was NEVER proven. There is not autopsy nor blood test.
Sasha could also dance everything - both lyric and drama. Godunov made an excellent ballet career in the USA. He danced in Raymonda, Don Quixote, Giselle, Swan Lake, Ravel's Bolero, Afternoon of a Faun, The Moor’s Pavane, Paganini, Carmen, The Death of the Rose, Nutcraker. Also specially directed for him by Alvin Eiley and Roland Petit.
And no, he didn't think about his ex-wife and Russia. He loved the United States, was proud of his American passport, and loved other women. And he did not die of alcoholism. His death requires a police investigation.
.... nu-l vom uita ,a fost unic..prea putin a stralucit...!...disparitia lui e dubioasa ,vedem azi ce fac rusii cu cei care pleaca sau, nu asculta....Navalnai e ultimul ex......alt rus deosebit sacrificat ....!
@@gabitrofingt, so sad!!!
Is completely impossible and against all logic for Alexander to be alcohol addict. Teaching daylly for hours in a ballet school, filming, then maintaining this perfect body with daylly sports, joking, swimming, tennis. It is impossible to be alcoholic, and following in the same time this hard daylly program. His death remains unexpected and strange.
Yes he was very extraordinary and unique. That'll why he faced so much envy. He was very rich.
Hi Kent! Always good to see a new video coming from you! Godunov is truly a fascinating dancer.
But question about your opening thumbnail: Is the male dancer featured in the center actually you? I look at him and sometimes I think he looks more like Peter Strauss. Just curious.
You mean at 1:10? That is Angel Corella of ABT
Thank you for this film. Godunov is a great dancer. As for 'his own PBS TV show" - was it a TV program he presented regularly? Does it have the same name as a documentary by Peter Rosen about Godunov?
Thanks for turning in! I couldn't find much info on the PBS special, just the screenshot in the video.
@@KentGBecker Thank you. It would be nice to learn.
As an octogenarian, remember when he defected.
Спасибо за фильм, но я не соглашусь за алкоголизм. Невозможно сочетать серьезные физические нагрузки с хронической болезнью такого рода. Подобная болезнь визуально откладывает отпечаток на лице. А Саша красив как Апполон. Барышников и Нуриев по сравнению с ним средней руки танцовщики. С ростом и харизмой Годунова даже Цискаридзе не может с ним конкурировать
he was a great dancer , it was a pity that he had alcohol addiction. I think he did not find a good reception at the ABT and he was disappointed.
Unfortunately Alexander 's supposed alcoholism IS A VERY FAKE STORY. ALEXANDER GODUNOV was drinking not more than anyone of us. Just a glass of votca or champagne. His daylly program (sports, ballet training, ballet teaching for several hours, then follow of actor's school, and lessons for a better English pronunciation) . This was his program till the very last day of his life and this is not the program of an alcoholic. He was found dead and NOT a blood test nor an autopsy was done in order to prove the alcoholism as the reason of death.
he should have stayed in his country he would have stayed a star of ballet rather than being kicked out of a new ballet theatre in another country
If he had stayed in USSSR, he would be dead much earlier, especially of Grigarovitch, bulling .
Therefore, Alexander was kicked out from the very inferior and jealous "Misha" barichnicov.
Then IT WAS MISHA THAT WAS THROW OUT FROM ABT because he collapsed financially the company..............