Art - a difficult path.The outer harmony, finesse and elegance of the lines are fraught with hard work did not even years, and the entire decades.If the choreography involved in the great ballet master Vasilyev, there is no doubt as to the final result.He - the star, with reflections that tend to touch both young and renowned artists.Man era, a legend - choreographer Vladimir Vasiliev.His biography is full of constant work, creativity and love of a single woman.
On the eve of the war
The family felt factory workers in far 1940, April 18, was born a boy.My mother took a responsible post of head of sales, and his father was a simple driver.Sincere love, connecting their hearts, gave talented person, which does not cease to marvel at the world on both sides of the ocean.
complex, tragic events originating June 22, 1941, severed family.Father Vladimir went to the front, and my mother worked in the mother plant in 3 shifts, torn between old son and work.Salvation began six senior mother's sisters - native aunt, for whom the little boy was not to lose the sense of mind at the terrible and difficult time.Warm spiritual gatherings in the evening over a cup of hot tea, a leisurely chat over preparing the next cake and fun New Year celebrations were the best memories of my childhood.
quenching nature
Vladimir Vasiliev, a choreographer in the future, survived the lean years that the war has brought.Destruction ruins of houses, death and the irresistible lust for life even in the unformed personality left a mark forever.The test, which is dotted with man's way, his soul is purified, and fell to his childhood - a form of honest, noble and generous to do good deeds.
In 1945, his father came back from the front, and the family went to live in its entirety.Some differences Beliefs parents (mother visited the temple, and my father was a communist ideology) did not prevent the couple to be happy.While the adults were revived from the ashes of the country, the future choreographer Vasiliev played ball, deftly jumping on the roofs, and not inferior in courage and fearlessness elders than earned the respect of the whole court.
first steps to the dance
Vladimir Vasiliev, a choreographer in the future, from childhood was surrounded by lots of friends.And one of the many friends, and in combination neighbor invited him to the dance club, located in the Kirov House of Pioneers.At first glance, a sensitive teacher Elena Romanova Ross could see the blond tomboy in love to dance.Eight-year-choreographer Vladimir Vasiliev was born.It is the first time reproduced the new material.In his example, practicing a movement and was considered the best student.
hit the stage of the Bolshoi Theater with a solo performance of folk dances, he realized that his fate is finally sealed.Accurate and flexible ballerinas, stunning jumps, captured the thoughts of the boy's support.Natural dedication and devotion to his dream allowed him in 1949 to go to the Bolshoi Ballet School, and a year to achieve superiority among classmates.
Handwriting Wizard
Vladimir Vasilyev, the ballet master-student, early formed its own unique style.His teacher Mikhail Markovich noted Gabovich inner fire of the young student, is reflected in his every movement.Light virtuoso jumps, filigree lines, power, conquering the first movement, that expression and irrepressible energy that fills the entire space of the scene, which appeared the next great choreographer Vasilyev ... Actor makings of an incredible charisma and allow the viewer to transmit the full range of feelings and thoughts itheroes.
debut
In 1958 he was admitted to the Bolshoi Theater, where he immediately established himself as a dancer in a characteristic way.Future choreographer Vladimir Vasiliev began with a performance of bright, colorful images in the opera "Rusalka" and "Demon".Solo in "Walpurgis Night" was his lucky ticket.It is in the role of Pan, he attracted the attention of Galina Ulanova, a meeting which affected the whole future of his life.
great dancer became one of the most important chapters in the book of life called "Vasiliev - choreographer.Biography ", written by fate itself.Her pedagogical talent, friendship and belief in the future of professional young men helped shape the personality of the great director, choreographer and dancer.Working together in "Les Sylphides" has become an invaluable experience and has opened Vladimir as an excellent performer classic games.
meteoric rise
After joining the Bolshoi Theatre YNGrigorovich young dancer has taken part in his production of "The Stone Flower" than found favor not only a choreographer, but also love the most demanding critic - the audience.After such a triumph of Vladimir was involved in the lead roles of all diverse repertoire of the Bolshoi Theatre, "Cinderella", "Pages of Life", "Don Quixote", the same name directed by Paganini, "Laurencia", "Giselle", "Romeo and Juliet."
darling of fortune
He was not yet 25 years old when they were embodied on stage solo part in "Dance Suite" (directed by A. Varlamov), Ivan ballet RK Shchedrin's "The Little Humpbacked Horse"(directed by AI Radunskaya, 1960), the slave in" Spartacus "AI Khachaturian (setting L. Yakobson) Lukas in" Forest Song "GL Zhukovsky (OG production and TarasovaAA Lapauri).Not an easy task - after great success prove that you're the best, and it is - not the limit of your abilities.
tenacity, which helped in childhood did not fold before the older children, the belief in himself, Ariadne's thread leading through the backstage life of the prairie, and allow love to dance again and again prove their business skills.An accurate understanding of the musical material, mastery of every cell of the body flexible, organically embodied the image of delighted and surprised not only the spectators, but also eminent meters ballet.Vladimir Vasilyev (choreographer) is easily absorbed in the good Ivanushka sincere, passionate Basil, cruel, steeped in the blood of the tyrant.
One for life
beautiful first touching affection filled the heart of Vladimir in the years of training in dance school.Ekaterina Maximova different special principled, sometimes passing into stubbornness that prevented her from training in the subject, but it was crucial in the development of dance.Force concluded in such a fragile little girl, both attracted and frightened by Vladimir Vasiliev.But an unexpected illness Maximova bring them closer together and helped to overcome the feeling of incipient terrible migraines, tormented girl for a year.
characteristic of this age of quarrel separated young people for three years.This time, each used for their professional development, and both managed without any support to be invited to work at the Bolshoi Theatre.
Love Story
Vladimir Vasiliev - choreographer, whose personal life has always been connected with one woman.Three years apart - and the fate gave them an appointment at common acquaintances, after which the pair did not part.In the summer of 1961, young people have legalized their relationship, and the honeymoon was held in the most romantic city in the world - Paris.
This is a unique case, because the Soviet Union did not let the couple together abroad.There has been presented a picture in which the mystical coincidence of Maximova and Vasiliev played lovers."USSR with an open heart" allowed the newlyweds to enjoy the intoxicating air of France, even under the close supervision of officials.
vicissitudes of life
Great Vladimir Vasiliev - choreographer, family and work life is closely intertwined.My favorite woman priceless Muse beautiful partner was always there, knew all the details and aspects of such a difficult art.
In 1971 the couple had a car accident.Suddenly, the track ran moose, and raced at high speed exclusive car miraculously transformed into the pressed tin.Ekaterina Maximova had a serious head injury.Regular health problems emerged during rehearsal, five years after the accident on the road.The injury was so severe that a dancer could remain in a wheelchair.Vladimir Vasilyev was ready to move mountains, and he turned, achieving the treatment of his wife in the Kremlin hospital, where she quickly went on the mend and was able to dance again.
Unfortunately, the family was always of two people, and children's laughter never visited their home.But their hearts talented teachers put in his numerous disciples, which became creative parents.
Worldwide recognition
stunning plasticity and acting talent appreciated abroad, where there is always a standing ovation greeted the pearl of Russian ballet.Vladimir Vasiliev, actively collaborated with many prominent choreographers.Maurice Bejart, Franco Zeffirelli, Roland Petit, Lorca Massine invited him to their performances in the lead roles.I love the audience knew no bounds - the French adored Russian legend, Argentines declared a national hero, and the United States, despite the difficult political situation, Vasilyev was made an honorary citizen of one of the cities.The special relationship developed with hospitable Italy.Rome Opera, "La Scala", "San Carlo" is not just taking on their choreographer scenes where the audience enjoyed his virtuoso and perfect plasticity.
creative search
seething energy does not fit within the Executive, even such a genius.The first choreographer own work Vasiliev staged in 1971, it was the ballet "Icarus".Storylines, the genre was not interested in the creator, it has attracted the development of the image through music, the diversity of transmitted dance.His master attitude embodied in "Fragments of a biography", "Nostalgia", "Swan Lake" and many other works.
acting talent is embodied in such films as "Fouette", "Zhigalo and zhigoletta."Great work as a director and choreographer done Vasilyeva "Anyuta", "House of the road", "Gospel for the wicked," "The Princess and the Woodcutter", "Juno and avos."The diversity of products once again reveals the multifaceted inner world: choreographer Vasiliev carelessly opens the viewer favorite.
graduating from GITIS in 1982, he began teaching as a choreographer, and several years later became professor and chair of choreography.In the mid-90 shall be appointed artistic director of the Bolshoi Theatre of his native.In this time of crisis for art Vladimir Vasiliev is possible not only to preserve but also to revive the temple of Melpomene, drawing the viewer's attention through television, Internet, print media.Through charity events and concerts, the great choreographer multiplied the former glory of the Bolshoi Theater.
Since the beginning of the new century, People's Artist, laureate of many awards is active around the world, gives master classes, put on plays, participates in charity concerts.Passion for literature poured onto paper by a collection of poems.Inspired by the painting Viktor writes native landscapes that successfully exposed.
In 2009, died the main man for the famous choreographer - Ekaterina Maximova, who for half a century shared successes and downs, joys and sorrows, was his inspiration and associate.For a strong, energetic Vasilyeva, surrounded by loving friends and students, it is an irreparable loss, but strength of mind as a perfect divine works forces him to wake up every day and create new masterpieces that make people feel, to realize the harmony of the world.
Victor Vasiliev - choreographer, whose photos are always heartfelt.Looking beautiful wise eyes hides a whole universe of emotions that are so talented a great person to share with the audience favorite.
