For decades, the legendary Maya Plisetskaya—muse to choreographers Yuri Grigorovich, Alberto Alonso, and Maurice Béjart—was synonymous with Russian ballet. Now, prima ballerinas Diana Vishneva and Uliana Lopatkina pay tribute to Plisetskaya in four distinctive ballet programs Feb 25—28, part of year two of the Mariinsky’s residency at BAM. Context is everything, so get even closer to the program with this curated selection of articles and videos related to the show. After you've attended the show, let us know what you thought below and by posting on social media using #MariinskyBAM.
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“Honoring Maya Plisetskaya” (BAM Blog)
She was a symbol of Soviet Russia. Yet with “wild pantherine leaps” and fans that included Jackie Kennedy, her dancing transcended politics.
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“Maya Plisetskaya: A Life in Art” (RBTH.com)
The remarkable Plisetskaya was a “star that drew the most remarkable people of her time into her orbit.”
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“Diana Vishneva: It’s Not My Wish to Run The Bolshoi”(The Guardian)
Though thoroughly associated with Russia, Vishneva is one of the most cosmopolitan ballerinas of her generation.
Though thoroughly associated with Russia, Vishneva is one of the most cosmopolitan ballerinas of her generation.
Watch & Listen
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The Mariinsky Theatre
Take a virtual tour of the famous concert hall, read about the theater's history, and more.
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The Mariinsky Label
Drawing on the theatre's rich legacy, the Mariinsky Label showcases the company's extraordinary talent with new recordings of both iconic and lesser-known works.
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An Uliana Lopatkina Documentary (50YearsInDance.com)
Spectacular footage of a ballerina at work.
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“Diana Vishneva: Pivotal Pointe” (YouTube)
“Dancing has become a necessity,” says Vishneva. “It’s my nature, it’s who I am. I simply don’t exist without dancing.”
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Uliana Lopatkina performs The Dying Swan (YouTube)
Unrivaled grace, from wing to toe.
Now your turn...
What did you think? Does Plisetskaya’s flame have new keepers in Vishneva and Lopatkina? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below and on social media using #MariinskyBAM.