Sergei Polunin & Rudolf Nureyev, A Celebration

Not comparing, but celebrating the two legends of ballet. One secure in his place in history, and the other well on his way. ***Please forgive the typo in the text at 2'32. I should know better than to work so late into the night. Sometimes the spark of inspiration refuses prudent release. Of course, it SHOULD read "Giselle" and not "Swan Lake."
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Rudolf Nureyev / Рудольф Нуреев, in full Rudolf Hametovich Nureyev, (born March 17, 1938,
Irkutsk, Russia, U.S.S.R. - died January 6, 1993, Paris, France), Soviet-born ballet dancer whose suspended leaps and fast turns were often compared to Vaslav Nijinsky's legendary feats. He was a flamboyant performer and a charismatic celebrity who revived the prominence of male ballet roles and significantly widened the audience for ballet.
Nureyev began his ballet studies at age 11, left school at 15, and supported himself by dancing. At 17, he entered the Leningrad Ballet School, where he was taught by Aleksandr Pushkin. He was an outstanding but rebellious student, refusing to join the Komsomol (a Communist youth organization), disobeying curfew regulations, and learning English privately.
After graduating in 1958, he became soloist with the Leningrad (St. Petersburg) Kirov (now Mariinsky) Ballet and danced leading roles with its touring company. While in Paris with the Kirov Ballet in June 1961, Nureyev eluded Soviet security men at the airport and requested asylum in France. He said later that the rigidly organized Soviet ballet had limited his opportunities to dance frequently and to perform in a variety of roles.
Within a week, he was signed by the Grand Ballet du Marquis de Cuevas and performing The Sleeping Beauty with Nina Vyroubova.
Soviet authorities made Nureyev's father, mother and dance teacher Pushkin write letters to him, urging him to return, without effect. Although he petitioned the Soviet government for many years to be allowed to visit his mother, he was not allowed to do so until 1987, when his mother was dying and Mikhail Gorbachev consented to the visit. In 1989, he was invited to dance the role of James in La Sylphide with the Mariinsky Ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre in Leningrad. The visit gave him the opportunity to see many of the teachers and colleagues he had not seen since his defection.
Nureyev's partnership with Margot Fonteyn is one of the most celebrated in the history of ballet. He, at 23, gave her, at 42, a new burst of energy and understanding; she inspired him and helped him settle down.
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Born in Kherson, Ukraine in 1989, Sergei Polunin / Сергей Полунин is a Russian ballet dancer. Famous for his "once every hundred years" talent, he has incredulous elevation and impeccable technique. From an early age, he displayed glorious dramatic range. Home videos of him as a small boy improvising to Pavarotti are very foretelling. At age 19, he became the youngest ever male principal dancer with London's Royal Ballet company.
Ballet gained an unprecedented new awareness when he danced in Hozier's viral video "Take Me To Church." People who would never have paid any attention to ballet began to watch the tattooed phenom. He is generally attributed with bringing ballet to the modern common man. Classical, yet cutting edge, Sergei starred in Diesel's "Make Love Not Walls" campaign and has put his mark on many other promotions.
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[@veronicamuller7650]

Spellbound..Mesmerized...that's what I experience when I see R.Nureyev dancing ...combining fixed poses and steps with light flowing movements ..wow..the several clicks while defying gravity

[@sharylhobbs998]

Such a treat to see them both dance! I saw Nureyev around 1970. Such a privilege. I hope to see Polunin before I die. This too would be a privilege. ❤️🩰

[@dana_fitsport]

Полунин в Корсаре просто Бог!

[@ludmilakobaladze7547]

Полунин гениален в балете!

[@olgagrechihina4759]

Да нельзя сравнивать уникальных людей, это прекрасно, что они такие разные!

[@lauratparlatano]

No one like Nureyev♥

[@strongself37]

Classic, beautiful, strong, entertaining. Both have a one of a kind, essence. Both are captivating. Truly magical dancers. Beautiful gifts sent to earth. So grateful for the gift of dance they have and are giving the world. 💙💫💛✨

[@Boyer427]

Nureyev had such a ethereal poetry so magnetic that it was magical to watch.

[@merrilynstanger7241]

Your words beautiful and so true . I forget sometimes , just how sublime he was in stage . I was just a few years too young to know him well . I did see him here in Australia though early 70”s ? History making setting a standards

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Well said Mickey. Actually, well said all three of you... he is beyond words to describe sometimes and you've all been very eloquent here. I thank you.

[@user-kw4lx3pt2z]

Нуреев манерный

[@modengoCHANNEL]

Beautiful to see, both are giants of their crafts. Polunin has magnificent slow jumps but Nureyev... my gods. The elegance, softness, you don't feel technicality and facial expressions are natural, feels like he really is a part of the role. Both magnificent.

[@katjakatja8341]

Конечно славен Нуриев не танцами..а дикой жизнью

[@user-xm7uh2sg3h]

Две ярчайщие звёзды балета🔥🔥🔥🔥душа радуется🙏обожаю обеих ❤️❤️❤️легкость, полёт, море обояния 💯

[@mayakaprova6501]

Сергей танцует так легко , как будто не прилагая усилий . Потрясающе !!!

[@zenobiapalmyra5670]

For me its; Baryshnikov, Polunin and Nureyev. They are ALL equally and supremely brilliant, its no contest. But...just my personal attraction to them. How lucky are we to be able to watch these magnificent men at a moments notice and at our fingertips? 😍🍷

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Right??!! We are so fortunate.

[@cotatigirl8590]

Amen, amen. It’s ironic that all 3 gave the same reason for quitting their Russian company: Boredom with the same ballets over and over; wishing to work with different choreographers and styles; and the lack of opportunity to practice their artistic creativity. Also, all 3 expressed a deep desire to help young dancers and all 3 formed foundations. They all spoke of these wishes in almost the same exact words!

[@angela.saez.1610]

We got u. Ea one as perfect as the other. Thanks life for givg birth to another as great as Nureyev's was. We miss his dancg.

[@nbenefiel]

Polunin is great Nureyev was iconic.

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

Polunin has the time on his side, he is still young, his legend has to be written yet !

[@nbenefiel]

I met Nureyev back in1976 at a party in London.

[@nbenefiel]

I hate to say this, but Polunin is a fascist, a homophobe. He has a portrait of Putin tattooed on his chest. He supports Russias invasion of Ukraine. Many of the world’s best ballet companies will no longer hire him.

[@marialuisa4227]

We shouldn’t compare, both are magnificent

[@rozaismailova7652]

Полунин великолепен !

[@user-hd9so7vm7y]

Полунин это планета 🌌

[@user-ke9kh2xs2b]

Благодарю! Было очень интересно наслаждаясь наблюдать исполнительскую особенность одних и тех же вариаций двумя великими артистами!!!

[@user-jg7yu4ry2u]

Они великолепны! Зачем сравнивать?

[@user-lt6js9zl9d]

Конечно сравнивать не нужно, потому что все танцовщики танцуют исходя из своих физических данных и возможностей, ну и характера, конечно, и только потом мастерство. У этих танцовщиков мастерства хоть отбавляй, но как хорошо, что они разные и как приятно смотреть на них, полное НАСЛАЖДЕНИЕ

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

This video is truly a celebration of two exceptional dancers!! Thank you, Pam. C❤❤❤Each dancer brings an individual style to the stage which is definitely memorable.

[@jeanvocalist]

Thank you for this new post. I wasn't feeling well. But upon seeing these two magnificent dancers, I started feeling better. Both of course are fantastic and fabulous. I love Nureyev. I love Sergei more. I can't help it. Have a beautiful weekend. Wishing you all the best!🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

To know that my little video helped brighten your day dear Eulogia, warms my heart. So touched to be able to play even the smallest part in something like that. I too love and appreciate Nureyev, but my heart belongs to Sergei. I can't help it either lol. Enjoy your weekend as well my friend. Hope you continue to feel better.

[@karennoble4957]

Yes, Eulogia, when I don't feel well, ballet and classical music can be a great booster. So much beauty!! Audio and visual that lifts one!

[@jeanvocalist]

@@PamBoehmeSimon thank you my dearest beautiful friend and such a wonderful ballerina. I keep watching your vid over and over. It's so inspiring. Wish you all the best. Have a lovely weekend! God speed!

[@sallygardiner7150]

I think there is still so much more to come from Polunin. He is exploring and pushing the boundaries.

[@aurorafigueroasoto9241]

Both of them are dancers. Both of them are good. Polunin is a very good dancer. But Nureyev is the God of all the dancers. I would wish to see both of them on the stage... I think that Polunin sit down below to learn the elegance, feeling, charming and technical of his Master Rudolf Nureyev.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Saw Nureyev dance live in 1972, age 20, had been a ballet fan since I was 5, and I saw the Bolshoi do Swan Lake in 1962!

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Oh my what wonderful memories those must be. Absolute treasures! Thank you for sharing.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Pam Boehme Simon yes although the ultimate dream was Rudi IN SL, didn’t see that. Hope someday to see Sergei, until then thank you for the videos!

[@user-bh4ym3zj6s]

Ну все таки это балетные артисты разных поколений, думаю, когда Рудольфа видели в зале эффект был потрясающий, запись мне не дает такого эффекта, но я верю впечатлению большого количества поклонников. Сергей Полунин лучший из лучших, технически, конечно намного превосходящий с позиций сегодняшнего дня, и артист замечательный. Харизматик.

[@cristianabarbieri7075]

Great Polunin!!!!!!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-bq3tl2xu4h]

Конечно Полунин. Красив, изящен и великолепен.

[@yelenaegorov7991]

Хоть бы Сергей жил подольше и посчастливее

[@jerrydouglas4583]

Nureyev is magic. He has such a travel and impeccable artistry.

[@Myohomoto]

His soft foot falls and ending 5th positions are so pleasing!

[@katjakatja8341]

Гей магия

[@user-kw4lx3pt2z]

@@Myohomoto Манерность)

[@user-mc6we3lw7b]

Нуриев-экспрессия, мощь, сила, огонь! Полунин- грация, плавность, четкое благородство! Они разные и оба великолепны в своей индивидуальности!

[@linaletsgo9466]

Королева в восхищении...

[@aurorafigueroasoto9241]

I don't speak Russian. But I love your country for its culture. I love the musicians like P. I. Tchaikovsky Borodin, Sergei Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky, Igor Stravinsky and so more. The Ballet Mariinsky of Saint Petersburg with the dancers Ulyana Lopatkina, Alina Somova, Diana Vishneva... and the Vaganova's School Galina Mezenseva, Irina Kolpakova, Gabriela Komleva, .... The Bolshoi ballet with Vladimir Vasiliev and Ekaterina Maximova, Maya Plizetskaya, Liuvov Kounakova, Natalia Osipova, the bad boy Alexander Polunin, and so on... And of course the writers L Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky,... Enchanted. Aurora, like The Staring role of The Sleeping Beauty. By. ♥️🌹

[@user-mw5gz1mm2u]

@@aurorafigueroasoto9241 ,👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Mufty984]

Лучше и не скажешь. Но Серёжа ещё тонкий. Ранимый. Очень чуткий.

[@MDVDaria]

В танце Нуриева больше чувств, больше экспрессии.Он гений балета!

[@user-ux8lf7ok2i]

Не надо сравнивать! Оба изумительны. Просто наслаждаюсь ❤❤

[@user-tc7mf4mj6w]

Dos astros....No tiene sentido, comparar. Sólo empobrece, y limita la observación y valoración de cada uno de ellos. Trascender los opuestos. Son arte, puro. No en serie, ni matriz.

[@JM-sx2gc]

Over 50 years ago when I was 12, I took the bus alone to the other side of town to see An Evening With the Royal Ballet, which contained Le Corsaire. I fell in love with Rudy and ballet, and I still love both.

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

what fabulous, treasured memories!! Wow! Thank you so much for sharing, and i'm so happy my video led to your lovely, lovely comment. I saw him dance in the states when I was a VERY young child (my grandmother brought me) and though I remember little of the performance, I am so very proud to be able to say "i saw him."

[@JM-sx2gc]

@@PamBoehmeSimon He was a once in several lifetimes artist💕

[@irinadiachkova4397]

Два "айсберга " в мировом балете :Нуреев , Полунин.Они разные,но они прекрасные!

[@linaletsgo9466]

Гениальные оба.

[@deecohen1383]

Add Mischa.

[@lucila5466]

They are both sublime. But Nureyev was out of this World.

[@user-no2lx9tt7b]

Rudolf Nuriev did not just perform ballet steps and jumps. He ... reincarnated as his heroes! On stage, not a dancer, but Prince Siegfried, Albert, and so on. Temperament, passion execution set him apart from a number of the many fine dancers.

[@luckshaniperera1080]

@@user-no2lx9tt7b yes indeed.. his every movement speaks, not just dancing movement

[@pinellafranich6007]

@@user-no2lx9tt7b you nailed it!

[@epec20]

Actually his posture was very poor and quite novice-like at times. His feet also weren't great.

[@user-kw4lx3pt2z]

Но явно не божественен)))

[@briannakjax]

What an amazing side-by-side! Would love to see one with Baryshnikov and Sergei as well. While I think Nureyev danced with more heart, there’s an effortlessness to Sergei’s movement that just leaves me in awe. So brilliant, the both of them. Thank you, Pam!

[@christinagustini]

Won't compare both but rather praise them. Even Polunin himself couldn't imagine to be compared to the icon

[@juliap172]

They are both brilliant in own way

[@louisea6109]

Oh, both these dancers are out of this world in their own special way...Sergei will always be closest to my heart😌

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Right?? I tried to be completely unbiased in making this video, but I'm all Sergei all the way. He just can't be touched!! Perfection...

[@louisea6109]

Sergei is air and untouchable 💫 Rudolf was energy and totaly charismatic ⚡️

[@TheSacheeDe]

Nuryev, technically perfct and an unbelievable human machine. Emotional vibes of Polunin are captivating and beautiful.

[@user-yw5sd5rm2h]

Кто лучше? Я не могу быть беспристрастным судьёй. Моё сердце принадлежит Сергею Полунину. Навсегда!!!

[@olgavrubel5321]

I think Sergey has this alpha-male qualities that draw both, female and male audience to him. Nureyev has different energy, intense and spell-binding, but no sex appeal. Sergey is a man, Rudolf is a spirit

[@iris7484]

interesting, I was getting the opposite impression. Polunin seems very regal but watching Nureyev I got the impression that he had a much more lively sex life.

[@tatjana3681]

Оба - великие!!!! Спасибо за ролик!!!!

[@deepwaterpr]

Thank you Pam! You post the most fantastic videos of Sergei. I hope you will continue to do so. And I love the photo of Sergei at the end of this video.

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Thank YOU Janet. As long as worthy ideas keep coming, I'll be making videos lol. I appreciate your sweet compliment, and I too love that ending photo. It was just the perfect way to end the video I thought. Please take care. Peace, love, and Sergei!!

[@tuproc61]

Love Polunin most , he's from this era. Only heard about Nureyev , seems to be a great dancer, the greatest they say.

[@user-el8ce2sn7e]

На Полунина хочется смотреть бесконечно!

[@dcdaydreamer]

Wow!! Thank you so much for this! It brings back my childhood!! I was so fortunate to be able to see Nureyev in person in Chicago when I was only nine. I didn’t think I would ever see anything as magnificent as Nureyev ever again!! Now-all I want is to be able to see Sergei in person at least once. Hoping he will come to the USA!! Thanks again Pam! I really enjoyed watching this video!🥰

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Thank YOU for the kind words. What a treasure of a memory that must be, seeing Nureyev. Wow. And, I too, am waiting for Sergei to dance in the US. I saw him in Sacramento when he briefly took the stage with Estas Tonne, but I want to see more!! Where are you in the states? I'm near Houston.

[@user-us3yo2qm6s]

Оба артисты гениальны! Сергей - более изящный, тонкий.

[@nataljaminova3160]

И молодой.

[@user-mz1sx7rl4m]

Тот единственный в мире балета случай, когда благодатная почва гения танца дала возможность взойти другому гению и в этом сопоставлении мы наглядно убеждаемся в правоте божьего промысла.... Два гения и нам нелегко дать предпочтение,кто гениальнее,хотя у Полунина идеальные пропорции...

[@jopitt609]

His legs are too short though.

[@user-zh9fx8qw6z]

А на мой взгляд, наоборот. Если не видеть кадры с Нуриевым, то да, Полунин действительно кажется легким. А по сравнению с Нуриевым, увы...

[@user-kw4lx3pt2z]

@@jopitt609 это на Ваш взгляд

[@LezgoBrandon]

You don’t have to compare, I ll do it for it. Both are great dancers, however Sergei’s moves are light like a feather, so elegant, effortless and graceful I feel like Nureyev and Baryshnikov and others had to flex to let the world know that it’s a man in tights dancing. I don’t see that in Sergei. That’s just my option. So Sergei all the way for me.

[@leonardodavinchi6799]

Браво Полунину! За великое мастерство, благородство и человеческую стойкость!)

[@user-vy5ze3rj9r]

Если сравнивать; Полунин как кувалда а Нуреев гений танца!

[@user-mz1sx7rl4m]

Полунин на голову выше , совершеннее,академичнее своего предшественника... Я уже не говорю о харизме...

[@user-kw4lx3pt2z]

@@user-vy5ze3rj9r Очень грубый комментарий(((

[@observer1111]

@@user-kw4lx3pt2z Согласен , скорее всего автор подслеповат , под глуховат , ну , в общем настоящий эксперт балета !) 😂

[@carolinejohn4537]

I cannot thank you enough for all the time and effort and love that went into the making of this video. It is truly appreciated. I will watch it again and again. MAGNIFICENT is the only word I can think of that covers both men. Thank you again for sharing 🧡

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

THank YOU for the very kind comment. I am so glad you are enjoying it. Yes, it took hours of finding just the right clips, then piecing them together just so lol. But I enjoyed every minute. It was a labor of love and admiration. Thanks again, for watching and taking the time to write. Big hugs from TEXAS.

[@lauramonticelli6942]

Nureyev insuperabile. Lui aveva il Daimon della Danza.

[@jazzgal5631]

Bravo, bravo, bravo! I can take a breath now, could barely breathe watching these two Gods of dance and nature.

[@teonabia]

aleksandr godunov geni

[@eltawilson5819]

I greatly appreciate the great amount of work on your part this mixed video must have required. It was an excellent learning experience for me that I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you.

[@janemiller7568]

wow , again , Sergei is truly amazing,

[@zhuparzhunussova7200]

Оба прекрасноы. Но прыжки полунина завершаются более мягко и чётко. А кабриоли в вертикальныйх прыжков просто обворожительны.

[@elenatenkovskaya203]

Опыт спортивной гимнастики сделал своё дело!

[@user-ju6uy5zp6c]

Увы....сплошная гимнастика!!!! Набор гимнастических упражнений, отлично выполненых....а не танец музыкальный. В парном катании на льду специальное разделение: спортивные танцы и фигурное катание, специально! Так вот и балет скоро нужно будет делить на спортивный балетный и музыкальный балетный танец.

[@Milana0406]

Завистники. Ну и что что опыт гимнастики? Дальше что? Языки завистливые помойте!

[@user-lt6js9zl9d]

@@elenatenkovskaya203 да он гимнастикой занимался в 4 года, какой опыт, он танцовщик и танцует превосходно

[@user-lt6js9zl9d]

@@user-ju6uy5zp6c далась вам эта гимнастика

[@ludmilakuznetsova8001]

Нуриев обладает превосходной техникой, за которой стоит огромная работа. Сергей выполняет все движения, играючи не напрягаясь, как будто он с ними родился.

[@TheMumsel]

Именно так! У Нуреева так, как будто он подвиг совершает, он выходит и как бы говорит, смотрите, я танцую, Сергей же просто живет в танце, как дышит, это его естественное состояние

[@elena0309]

Сережа,мягок и грациозен, как тигр. И в общении очень приятный молодой человек.

[@user-tw1bq3fu4y]

@@TheMumsel как точно Вы сказали!!!

[@zc9046]

His moves and elegance awweee so much graceful then the other dude no doubt he’s the winner there lols 😂 Love you Sergio you are the best ❤️❤️❤️🙏 no comparison in his flawless moves

[@carolinegilbert115]

Thank you so much for these wonderful videos - I’ve been very lucky and privileged to have seen Nureyev dance at the Royal Opera House several times many years ago and Polunin more recently too. Both exceptional dancers in different ways. Thanks for sharing

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

What a treasure that memory must be. I am so glad to hear from you as an actual witness to Nureyev's legend. I, too saw him dance but was so little I just have brief flashes of memories. My grandmother took me so I could one day say I saw him lol.

[@carolinegilbert115]

Pam Boehme Simon yes indeed, definitely memories that I treasure. Must have been lovely to share with your Grandma. I just remember that apart from anything else, Nureyev had such wonderful stage presence, even when simply standing on stage and not even dancing. It was extraordinary.

[@user-ph2vk2xd8u]

Respect, Pan! I am happy to see this video! Two greatest dancers, but one is history, other is our contemporary! Every of them is the best at one time! I will look forward for more video about ballet!

[@gladyslind1655]

Полунин стал Полуниным благодаря Фонду Нуриева!! Вот такое счастливое стечение !!!!

[@ludmilakobaladze7547]

Полунин тоже создал фонд в поддержку юных талантливых танцоров

[@marivoda9657]

Прекрасны оба!!!

[@JayneyGoddardCMA]

What an absolutely outstanding video Pam - thank you so much. Your work and dedication are deeply appreciated.

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Thank you Jayney. Your kind words are very much appreciated. Big hugs from Texas🧡. Take care.

[@Tanja539]

thank you ,THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!! I loved it! both!!But,POLUNIN,ohhhhh,my love!!

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

My pleasure to be sure!! So glad you like it. Thanks so much for your great comment. I love your passion.

[@alexluba1]

Very nice comparison of two outstanding dancers! Both of them could be considered are products of the Soviet/Russian ballet tradition. In my modest, unprofessional opinion. if Nureyev, whom I had chance to see live a few times, called a Prince of ballet, so Polunin will definite could be called Archangel of dance and piece. He is in the air seems absolutely like in the outer space, he is gently soars in the air and always return at the same spot. And during his dance, his soul just shining thru all his movements. Nureyev, and later Baryshnikov, both great technicians, charmed the West, because the level of dance in USSR was much higher than on the west (though both of those superstars left behind at the time at least a dozen on equal them dancers). And, of course, escape of the 'iron curtain' played significant part in their publicity. Now we see Polunin returning to his roots with extraordinary openness and calls for piece in the dangerous world without politics. (Tattoo of Putin was just Polunin's protest on the extraordinary, politically motivated campaign again leader of the country, who just want to rebuild it after dramatic collapse and which gave to the world thru centuries so many talents.)

[@galinachernigovtseva5536]

Вызывают восторг оба танцовщика! И все-таки от выступления Нуриева щемит сердце, это чувство непередаваемо. Спасибо за ролик!

[@user-ju6uy5zp6c]

Полностью солидарна с вами! Нуриев - превосходен! Живет в танце и делится своей фантастической энергетикой с нами! А, Полунин, бесспорно, хорошо исполняет партию, техника 100%, а скучно! Мне не интересно в балете смотреть на набор гимнастических упражнений, сделанных под музыку на отлично.....

[@user-lb9yy8ht5b]

@@user-ju6uy5zp6c смотрите не усните под Полунина ...

[@nbenefiel]

I first saw Nureyev in 1963, dancing with Fonteyn in Margurite and Armand. I first saw Baryshnikov and Makarova in Swan Lake before they left the Kirov. If I could see Polunin. I would die a happy woman.

[@user-ov4hi9rn2v]

Моё любимое у Полунина- это Корсар! Лучше его никто не исполняет !

[@lilianmaggiolo9556]

Ambos excelentes! Polunin parece más seguro en sus pasos pero los brazos y las manos de Nureyev son como alas que te invitan a volar!

[@user-dp3lj8jm8u]

Спасибо!Оба великолепны,каждый по -своему!Не хочется кого-либо выделять.

[@classicalaid1]

I attended the Barishnikov highlights concert in Toronto, staged at the O'Keefe Center, on the very night when Mr. B. defected to the West, with the help of Canadian friends and contacts from the dance world. He was partnering that last night with a stupendous dancer, Strutchkova, who the Toronto dance critic, William Littler at the time described as shot from a cannon, so astonishing was her energy and attack on stage. I would agree with the assessment. Strutchkova turned in a mesmerizing performance. The much younger partner, Barichnikov was also highly praised throughout the company's Toronto run. And at the very end of the evening, I arose from my orchestra seat, which was very close to the stage, to applaud the Russian dancers. As fate would have it I was the first one on my feet and my eyes along with Barishnikov's locked instantly. It was an eerie moment. However, when it was revealed in all of the newspapers the following morning and indeed all over the world, that Mr. B had defected,, I totally understand the somewhat terrified gaze he sent my way. Two thousand people were seated and I, for a moment anyways, was the only one standing to applaud the company. An evening to remember.

[@fionaerleigh]

Wow, just wow. Amazing dancers and artists both of them. So wonderful to see them alongside each other like this. How far beyond his time was Nureyev!

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

I know right?! Nureyev was a true character, larger than life on and off the stage lol. In my searches for just the right clips I ran across so many times he'd finish what he was doing dance-wise, stare deadpan straight at the camera, and then wink or give a sly smile. It's hard to believe he started his serious ballet studies at such an "old" age lol. Shows what hard work and innate talent can get you. I appreciate your writing. I value your opinion greatly.

[@fionaerleigh]

Pam Boehme Simon I love his knowing winks and smiles to camera. Who knows how he was playing the media, what was truth and what was not! My favourite is the one where he doesn’t speak at all (possibly when arrested with Margot Fonteyn) just smiles to every question. Epic!

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Lol yes!!!!!

[@moutace]

That's really a celebration! It's a moment with God.

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Well said. Brilliant comment, my dear Antonio.

[@vlarka]

Оба поцелованные Богом таланты. Разные и в чем-то похожи.

[@larissapusejkina8240]

Thank you, Pam, it is wonderful. And a masterpiece of cut)) It was very interesting to see them both in the same part of ballets! Pure beauty 😍❤️

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Thank you Larissa. I am quite proud of the technical work I was able to do in this video. I must admit, I was amazed and very excited how it turned out. I am not always able to get the video to do what I want it to, but this, while it did take hours and hours of painstakingly detailed cutting and pasting, went very smoothly and I enjoyed every second of it.

[@larissapusejkina8240]

@@PamBoehmeSimon Yes, Pam, exactly! It goes so smoothly, that we have opinion to see both of great dancers together on one scene. Great gift for of us! Thank you! 🙏

[@youssoufdontwant8765]

It is not possible to compare them. Nureyev is ethereal, with a unique elegance and an unbeatable charisma. Polunin has a powerful stage presence, he dances and everything around him seems to disappear. Nureyev is already a legend, Polunin is on his way to becoming one

[@user-ks3lm5xi5t]

Оба гениально одарены, оба на лучших страницах истории классического балета. Я рада, что в виде Сергея Полунина нашему поколению достался счастливый билет. А что дальше, повезет ли так нашим детям и внукам?

[@nanadneprovski5864]

Глядя на выпуски той же Вагановки последние пару лет (да и на остальные спектакли, где появляются и другие, более младшие, курсы) есть надежда, что наши дети увидят достойных танцоров. Есть несколько потрясающе талантливых мальчишек, другой вопрос: пробьються ли? Да и в других школах, в мировых масштабах, иногда мелькают очень очень занятные ребята. Будем надеяться на лучшее)) Но Нуриев это однозначная любовь, хотя и Сергей невероятен)))

[@ekaterinakovaleva4741]

Повезёт.

[@lalajojua7146]

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[@dddeeddddeeddddeedsswdddee4794]

I used to like Nureyev and he was my favourite dancer but when I discovered Polunin, I realized he was much more ' complete': his technique, elevation, perfect body and height, facial expression and most of all CHARISMA. Now, when I watch this video, I can see several 'errors' in Nureyev and, sorry to say, his height and mainly his legs sometimes seem ridiculously short! Again, thank you Pam for your work.

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Thank you for your kind appreciation, for watching, and taking the time to write. I do believe we think a lot alike.

[@memphisflashfan1]

For the record, NIJINSKY was 5’4” tall.

[@elizzy8754]

Thanks for the hard work put into this very interesting video. You are right, we should treat it as a celebration and not a comparison. I was privileged to see Nureyev in several roles at Covent Garden in the 1970s. One had a feeling of amazement and once-in-a-lifetime experience just as one has when seeing Polunin dance. (I've never seen Polunin on stage - only on video). They are both thrilling in their own unique ways in the proper context of technique and stage presence at their own tmes in dance history. Please post more celebrations!

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

I appreciate your kind comment. What a treasure to have seen Nureyev!! Wow! I’m glad you enjoyed this and hope to be able to create more in celebration of ballet and dance!!

[@suerider3841]

Nureyev always. His charisma on stage will never be forgotten by me. I queued for his autograph in the 70s

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

And did you get it?? What a treasure that must be.

[@gladyslind1655]

Последний снимок - просто потрясение

[@doracufre5747]

Rudolf UNICO e inigualable´- Dora

[@irinababkina422]

Оба ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНЫ! Но мне показалось, по этим отрывкам, что Нуреев (Nureyev) больше в образе, артистичнее и пластичнее. Он отдаётся на 100% танцу, растворяется всецело! Сергей - это ТАЛАНТИЩЕ! Он также ВЕЛИКОЛЕПЕН! Это моё мнение. СПАСИБО.

[@alienbobgameplay4001]

Amazing, from Italy. Love for those two incredible artists...

[@user-qk1lo2di6k]

Смотрю любуюсь и наслаждаюсь Сергей как хорошо что Вы здесь у нас а не за границей творите Вам много дано

[@galinakorobova4862]

Гениально!!!!Браво!!!!

[@ritanicosia]

Dear Pam, I'm enthusiast about this video. And about your playlists! Also that of 😺 kitties

[@Patriciabiasdottir]

This is really beautiful!

[@jennifers6435]

Wonderful to see men with power and grace

[@lucimaria-x3b]

Viva Rusia y su escuela de ballet. Gracias Polunim por volver, larga vida a tu talentosa existencia.

[@gladyslind1655]

От Нуриева боль . От Сергея женское восхищение!!!

[@gnedelcu7]

Peace! Thank You for this video. Amazing performances! București, RO, EU

[@Pierinopasquotti]

Nureyev incanta. È’ un angioletto. Ti incanta. Non smetteresti mai di guardarli. Quando sono giù di morale guardò lui e mi passa. La stessa cosa la provo con Maja Plisetskaja e Galina Ulanova. Polunin comunque è superlativo. Grazie infinite per il video.

[@keithhodiak8577]

Both dancers are tramendously impressive, though very different, what I feel is that Nureyev was very musical in his style and this gave him the edge.

[@kavalkid1]

Thank you!!

[@pinellafranich6007]

I shiver watching them both, whatever this means.

[@zc9046]

My favorite is Sergio period hands down all time the best period that’s all Folks ❤️❤️🙏🙏😻

[@dellacrean3296]

Nureyev seems to have to dance with his soul. His technique is not as perfect but he has those incredible soft landings and such great controlled athleticism.

[@robblanorman7161]

He "pops" with a swagger that Polunin can't reach, because he's so focussed on his wondrous technique. Nureyev is so much more natural...

[@sallygardiner7150]

Extraordinary and interesting to see these two in the same video. Polunin's feet are amazing. His landings and preparations into spins are just exquisite; absolute perfection every time.

[@jenspflug7473]

@@sallygardiner7150 Yes, his performance is overall smoother. I think body height (and proportion) plays a key role here as well. Polunin is probably at the top end. The taller the more difficult it seems to deliver a convincing performance.

[@user-ux8ye1zi2d]

@@robblanorman7161 I am agree with you....

[@airbedane]

@@robblanorman7161 Yep I totally agree

[@ludmilatremba113]

Полунина а Корсаре могу смотреть бесконечно...

[@user-lb8ed4li3h]

Оба хороши гениально в сравнении Полунин шикарный четко взмах руки как птица

[@user-js6eg3tr7d]

👏🤝🌹

[@margheritadellorto8246]

Grazie per il video, per me Nureyev resta unico, perfetto, elegante, gentile nei movimenti e a tutt'oggi ineguagliabile! Caratteraccio ..ma come tutti i perfezionisti... io lo capisco e l'ho stimato e stimo tutt'oggi. Precisione espressione e passione non si imparano a scuola di danza. Nureyev emoziona ancora tutto il mondo.

[@YOcaso]

Dos d los mas grandes bailarines., perfectos en tecnica ..saltos brillantes y giros con una estabilidad q rallan las perfeccion absoluta.. dos fenomenos d la danza clasica ., emociona el verlos juntos y en paralelo... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@41Anaz]

Nureyev!!!!!!! Absolutamente!!!!

[@user-wo3fr6ns1v]

Нуриев!!!!! Сокровище, которое потеряла россия!