The Magic of Nureyev

7.7/10 · 20 votesApr 11, 202554 min

Ranked #6 of 12 in Season 52•+0.5 vs season avg

Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s revolutionary 1964 production of "Swan Lake" with ballerina Margot Fonteyn through extensive excerpts and interviews with their fellow dancers Michael Birkmeyer, Gisela Cech and others as they analyze Nureyev’s virtuosity.

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Bray Poor

Narrator (voice)

Crew1

Anne-Kathrin Peitz

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Magic of Nureyev" is episode 10 of Great Performances season 52. It scored 7.7/10 from 20 votes, ranking #6 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Anne-Kathrin Peitz, it aired on April 11, 2025.

The Magic of Nureyev

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