People across the world mourned the death earlier this year of Rudolf Nureyev , the Russian-born dancer who became one of the most famous figures in the history of ballet. In this documentary paying tribute to his life and work, colleagues including Dame
Ninette de Valois, Dame Merle Park , and Natalia Makarova share their memories of a man who was also a choreographer, ballet director, producer, actor and conductor. The programme includes excerpts from Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker, and is followed by a film of Nureyev in performance.