Another Glowing Review! Sergei’s 2013 Mayerling
Another glowing review of Sergei as the tragic Crown Prince Rudolf! The ballet “Mayerling” is based on the horrific real life story of the Mayerling incident. This review is from The Arts Desk in Moscow. theartsdesk in Moscow: Sergei Polunin triumphs in Mayerling Royal Ballet rebel leaves Russians numb as […]
Mayerling “Love Deaths” Still Haunt
One of Sergei Polunin’s greatest roles is that of Crown Prince Rudolf in Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s “Mayerling.” He drew rave reviews for his pristine ballet technique and innate talent, but even more so for his emotional torching of the stage. Many fans, while adoring the ballet “Mayerling,” are a bit […]
Review of Sergei’s “Mayerling” Performance in Moscow, 2013
theartsdesk in Moscow: ‘Sergei Polunin triumphs in Mayerling’ Royal Ballet rebel leaves Russians numb as MacMillan finally reaches them by Natalie Wheen Monday, 25 March 2013 Will be talked about for generations Quite simply, the performance was one of those rarest of events in the theatre that will be talked about for […]
The Mayerling Incident, A Tragic, True Story
1889 Tragedy at Mayerling : ‘Love Deaths’ Remain Fascinating March 19, 1989|WILLIAM TUOHY | Times Staff Writer VIENNA — For 100 years, the mysterious “love deaths” at Mayerling, a village just southwest of here, have gripped the imagination of Central Europeans and provided the raw material for many a play, film and […]