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Rudolf Nureyev Performs in Swan Lake

Rudolf Nureyev performs a solo in Swan Lake.

Airing 04/11/2025

Great Performances

Rudolf Nureyev Performs in Swan Lake

Clip: Season 52 Episode 10 | 2m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

Rudolf Nureyev performs a solo in Swan Lake.

A 26-year-old Rudolf Nureyev performs in Swan Lake.

Airing 04/11/2025

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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

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At 23, Nureyev fled Russia to seek asylum in Paris. (2m 17s)

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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

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