Biography

Rudolf Nureyev

As I remember him

by Patricia Boccadoro
Released: 28th September, 2023
ISBN:
9781915853240
eISBN:
9781916668515

Following an unorthodox first meeting in London in 1964, Patricia Boccadoro subsequently got to know Rudolf Nureyev on a personal basis. In this amusing, informative book, she recounts how exciting it was to see him dance in those heady London years before giving a lucid account of his directorship of the Paris Opera Ballet.

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Following an unorthodox first meeting in London in 1964, Patricia Boccadoro got to know Rudolf Nureyev on a personal basis after she moved to live in Paris in the 1970s. In this amusing, informative book, she recounts how exciting it was to see him dance in those heady London years, during his legendary partnership with Margot Fonteyn, before giving a lucid account of his directorship of the Paris Opera Ballet, making it into one of the finest companies in the world.

The book culminates with his legacy, demonstrating how, with his extreme intelligence, glamour and passion, he changed the image of the male dancer, making them the equal of the ballerina. Above all, the lively reminiscences of those closest to him, along with a selection of photographs, many rarely seen or unpublished, bring Rudolf to life, casting off the image of a temperamental superstar, and painting a true picture of the immensely kind, fun-loving man behind one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century.

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Lena Andrews

I loved the book. Wonderful to be able to read about this amazing dancer. The amount of dedication to craft, the years of learning, dancing, teaching, creating all for the love of ballet. This also reflected in his life and made him who he became. But he didn't lose his sense of humor or he was inside. Anyone who has seen him dance has been amazed at the sheer control and fluid movement, few male dancers ever achieve. Various students talk about who he is as a man, teacher, dancer, and directorship. He is a fascinating man and dancer. Thank you, for bringing him back in the limelight

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