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Post by justjohn on Feb 20, 2008 4:47:36 GMT -7
Soviet prima ballerina dies at 66Natalia Bessmertnova Bessmertnova was a star of the Bolshoi's "golden age" Russian prima ballerina Natalia Bessmertnova has died after a long illness at the age of 66, the Bolshoi Theatre announced in Moscow. Bessmertnova became a Bolshoi star in the Soviet period in 1961, marrying artistic director, Yuri Grigorovich, and later teaching in retirement. Her husband gave her lead roles in his own productions, such as Spartacus. More here: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7254007.stm
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Post by Jaga on Apr 12, 2008 16:34:26 GMT -7
John, thanks for the update. She had a beautiful long neck: In 1995, she took part in a historic strike at the Bolshoi over changes which prompted Grigorovich to resign.
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