Nureyev
Description:... Clive Barnes has followed the meteoric development of Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev¿s career over several continents from the very first days of his defection on June 17, 1961. Throughout his legendary partnership with Margot Fonteyn, through ceaseless travels, and countless performances, his bold, innovative, artistic accomplishments, the dancer achieved worldwide fame and restored the male dancer to a new prominence. Barnes examines in depth Nureyev¿s versatile talent, equally at ease performing, directing, choreographing, and acting in films and TV. Nureyev also explored modern dance and provided fresh insight into both modern and classical dance. Includes 32 pages of color and 150 black and white photos.
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