Ekaterina maximova, the famous russian ballerina of the bolshoi, peoples artist of the ussr, has died in the early hours today at moscow, at the age of 71 years. The nutcracker speaks to the child in everyone, with its happy dreams of snow, presents, adventures, toys and wishes ful lled. Prima ballerina maximova was born in moscow, soviet union. It seemed that there would be no end to triumphs, but in the mid1970s at the rehearsal of ivan the terrible, the ballerina seriously injured her spine. I knew of him by reputation, but nothing prepared me for his spartacus. I had one of the greatest video ballet experiences of my life the other day watching the bolshoi production of spartacus starring vladimir vasiliev. Ekaterina maximova and her husband, vladimir vasiliev, starred for many years in the bolshoi theater. Vladimir vasiliev and ekaterina maximova in the ballet. Ekaterina maximova, who has died suddenly aged 70, was one of the greatest. They have been partners both professionally and privately throughout their adult lives. Maximova was chosen by grigorovich to create the role of masha, the enchanting child heroine in his production of the nutcracker, in 1966, and then the tragic phrygia, with vasiliev in. Ekaterina maximova as kitri and her husband vladimir vasiliev as basilio in don quixote at the bolshoi theatre. This performance of the ballet spartacus by the bolshoi ballet and the bolshoi theatre orchestra and chorus was recorded live in 1970, and features performance by vladimir vasiliev, ekaterina maximova, maris liepa, and nina timofeyeva. Maximova dances the role of maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle drosselmeyer victor levashov gives her a wooden nutcracker vasiliev for christmas.
Levashev nutcracker bolshoi tchaikovsky maximovas masha was an introverted, intelligent girl, touching in her shy infatuation with the. Ekaterina sergeevna maximova 19392009 was a soviet and russian ballerina of international renown. Vladimir vasiliev ekaterina maximova sergei radchenko v. Photo is a scan from a book not mine, and i cant find the photographers name. This 1978 remake is a truly spellbinding version of this christmas classic. Maksimova is the legend of the russian ballet and the prima of the bolshoi theater. Vladimir vasiliev and ekaterina maximova performance in. In the nutcracker, they are utterly adorable and dance together.
Maximova became particularly associated with the ballets of grigorovich, creating masha in his 1966 staging of nutcracker, phrygia in his spartacus 1968, and aurora in his sleeping beauty 1973. Her creative biography is inseparably linked with that of vladimir vasiliev. You know, she became famous for virtuosity and aerial grace. A blond man of medium height with a round face and brown eyes, vasiliev stood out for his unique beauty of movement and, more importantly, for his selfless love of dancing. The roles of the masha and the prince were performed with an emotion that was more than professional they were played by a starring couple of the russian ballet, ekaterina maximova, and vladimir vasiliev. Ekaterina maximova, famous russian ballerina and teacher. The canada all star ballet gala, an international production celebrating masterpieces of classical. Vladmir vasiliev and ekaterina maximova were together on stage as well as in their private lives. Despite tchaikovskys most addictive score, the original 1892 ballet was considered a failure, too. Maximova enjoyed her greatest successes in giselle, spartacus. Documentary katia et volodia a portrait of ekaterina maximova.
He studied at the moscow ballet school, a student of mikhail gabovich, and graduated into the bolshoi ballet in 1958. Ekaterina maximova and her husband vladimir vasiliev were great soviet and russian ballet dancers, choreographers and ballet teachers. Ekaterina sergeevna maximova 19392009 find a grave. Ekaterina maximova, whose lyrical lines, technical precision and luminous stage presence made her a star of the bolshoi theater and a darling of dance critics and balletomanes across the world.
Biographies ekaterina maximova for ballet lovers only. She was an actress, known for the nutcracker 1987, galateya 1977 and cinderella 1961. Maximova enjoyed her greatest successes in giselle, spartacus, don quixote, cinderella and the nutcracker. Mari ekaterina maximova \ nutcracker prince vladimir vasiliev \ drosselmeyer victor levashov. Vladimir vasiliev was named god of the dance and is regarded as a classical dancer on the same level as rudolf nureyev and mikhail baryshnikov. Ekaterina maximova was born on february 1, 1939 in moscow. Enjoy this classic christmas ballet by tchaikovsky performed by the bolshoi ballet with yekaterina maximova and vladimir vasiliev. The chance to see the legendarily captivating ekaterina maximova as masha, alongside her great husband, vladimir vasiliev, as the nutcracker, makes this 1978 live recording, digitally restored and remastered to hd quality, essential viewing. In 1957, she won the allunion ballet competition in moscow, and in the same year she made her debut as masha in the ballet the nutcracker by p. Her partner on the stage and in life was her husband vladimir vasiliev. At the height of their careers, vladimir vasiliev and ekaterina maximova were the golden couple of russian ballet. He was quickly promoted to principal dancer and for the. The nutcracker mirlitons dance maximova vasiliev mankevich, 1953.
It was announced by the direction of the moscovite theatre, where she spent her entire artistic life, dancing in particular with vladimir vasiliev, her husband and partner on the stage. According to grigorovich, vasilievs nutcracker was the ideal fairy tale hero, and. Levashev nutcracker bolshoi tchaikovsky maximovas masha was an introverted. Maximova performed with the bolshoi ballet from 1958 until 1980, often performing opposite her husband vladimir vasiliev. Filmed excerpts portray them in rehearsals and performances dating from their youth to the present day, including the ballets the nutcracker, laurencia, don quixote, romeo and juliet chor.
A portrait of ekaterina maximova and vladimir vassiliev. This is film of the great bolshoi dancers and husband and wife vladimir vasiliev and ekaterina maximova in a cameo performance in a movie. Vladimir vasiliev choreography vladimir viktorovich vasiliev born 18 april 1940 in moscow, soviet union, a russian ballet dancer, was principal dancer with the bolshoi ballet, and was best known for his role of spartacus and his powerful leaps and turns. Ekaterina maximova ballet wiki fandom powered by wikia. Vladimir vasiliev, himself one of the most brilliant stars of the bolshoi ballet. Documentary on the careers of dancers ekaterina maximova and vladimir vasilev. Moscow legendary russian ballerina ekaterina maximova, who graced the stage of the bolshoi theatre for 30 years, died yesterday. Famed bolshoi duo yekaterina maximova and vladimir vasiliev star in this production of tchaikovskys beloved ballet, the nutcracker. For ballet lovers only biographies ekaterina maximova. As a grand culmination to the festival of russian culture in india, tchaikovskys nutcracker ballet is being performed by a group of dancers from the bolshoi theatre. Soviet ballerina ekaterina maximova soviet art, ussr culture. Maximova began ballet school at age 10, and in 1958 she joined the bolshoi theatres. Ekaterina sergeevna maximova was a soviet and russian ballerina of international renown. In 1958, he graduated from the moscow ballet school, where he studied under mikhail gabovich.
Spartacus bolshoi ballet by vladimir vasiliev, ekaterina. Tchaikovskys beloved melodies combine with superb dancing to create pure delight. Starring yekaterina maximova, vladimir vasiliev, victor levashev. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker maximova, vasiliev, bolshoi. The nutcracker bolshoi ballet by yuri grigorovich the. Katya, a student of eighth grade, won the role of princess, which. Ekaterina maximova, yekaterina sergeyevna maximova, russian ballerina born feb. Ekaterina maximova and vladimir vasiliev in spartacus, 1977. Vladimir victorovich vasiliev was born on 18 april 1940 in moscow. Ekaterina maximova, vladimir vasiliev russian ballet dancers. Yekaterina maksimova was born on february 1, 1939 in moscow, ussr as ekaterina maximova. Don quixote, cinderella and the nutcracker left a mark on the publics mind. She studied at the moscow choreographic school now the moscow state academy of choreography. She was an actress, known for the nutcracker 1987, galateya.
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