
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.
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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...

Rudolf Nureyev Performs in Swan Lake
Clip: Season 52 Episode 10 | 2m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
A 26-year-old Rudolf Nureyev performs in Swan Lake.
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Preview: S52 Ep10 | 30s | Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s legendary production of “Swan Lake” co-starring Margot Fonteyn. (30s)
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Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn
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