Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98
Summary
Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer Yuri Grigorovich has died at the age of 98. He was known for leading the Bolshoi Ballet and creating famous productions like "The Stone Flower," "Ivan the Terrible," and "Romeo and Juliet." Grigorovich played an important role in Russian ballet, both as a choreographer and through his leadership at the Bolshoi.Key Facts
- Yuri Grigorovich died at 98 years old.
- He was the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet from 1964 to 1995.
- Grigorovich's notable works include "The Stone Flower," "Ivan the Terrible," and "Romeo and Juliet."
- He revitalized male roles in ballet, requiring dancers to show great strength and skill.
- He joined the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad as a soloist before focusing on choreography.
- His exit from the Bolshoi led to the first strike in the theater's history.
- After the Soviet Union collapsed, he founded a ballet company in Krasnodar.
- Grigorovich received honors including People's Artist of the USSR and Hero of Socialist Labour.
- His wife, ballerina Natalia Bessmertnova, died in 2008.
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