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Nijinsky

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Nijinsky
Waslaw or Vaslaw . 1890--1950, Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, who was associated with Diaghilev. His creations include settings of Stravinsky's Petrushka and The Rite of Spring


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His set design for "Le Dieu Bleu" was inspired by the temples at Angkor, with Nijinsky adopting the attitude of Krishna playing the flute.
Called up to replace Lester Piggott, who was on Triple Crown-seeking Nijinsky, Seagrave gave a masterly performance.
Sea Bird in the 60s had more power but Nijinsky in 1970 could do it all and make it seem effortless.
 
 
 
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