Sergei Filin
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Sergei Yurevitch Filin (Russian: СЕРГЕЙ ЮРЬЕВИЧ ФИЛИН) (born Moscow
, October 27, 1970) is a Russia
n ballet dancer and former Artistic Director
of ballet
at the Stanislavsky & Nemirovich-Danchenko Theatre
in Moscow
. On March 18th of 2011 he was appointed Artistic Director
of the Bolshoi Ballet
in Moscow
.
) at the Lomonosov Moscow State University). Previously, Filin was a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet
, the State Ballet of Georgia and guest soloist with the Vienna State Opera
.
Filin's past dance partners include Galina Stepanenko, Nina Ananiashvili
, Svetlana Lunkina, Maria Alexandrova, Svetlana Zakharova and Natalia Osipova.
in the film The Sun in the Bag (солнце в авоське). At the age of 9 Sergei was accepted into the prestigious Moscow Choreographic Institute
, from which he graduated in 1988 (in the class of Alexander Prokofiev). That same year he entered the Bolshoi Ballet Company
in the Corps de Ballet, being promoted to the rank of principal in 1990.
Critics worldwide praised his depurated classic technique, describing his dancing as smooth, precise and elegant, while remarking his strong partnering, virtuosity and noble stance. All of these made him the perfect cast for leading roles in the classical ballet repertoire, while his talent for comedy has been brilliantly demonstrated in parts such as Colas in La Fille Mal Gardée, the Teacher in The Lesson, or as Classical Dancer in The Bright Stream, a role for which he received the award Golden Mask.
Touring extensively, Mr. Filin danced in prestigious venues in Tokyo
, New York
, London
, Paris
, Vienna
, Mexico
, Santiago
, Buenos Aires
, Panama
, Prague
, Rome
, Beijing
, Shanghai
and many others.
In December 2004, Filin suffered a severe injury while performing on stage at the Bolshoi Theatre
. This incident put his career on hold for several months, before returning to the dance scene in the second half of the following year.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, October 27, 1970) is a Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n ballet dancer and former Artistic Director
Artistic director
An artistic director is the executive of an arts organization, particularly in a theatre company, that handles the organization's artistic direction. He or she is generally a producer and director, but not in the sense of a mogul, since the organization is generally a non-profit organization...
of ballet
Ballet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
at the Stanislavsky & Nemirovich-Danchenko Theatre
Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre
The Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre is a musical theatre in Moscow.The theatre was created on 1 September 1941 when the Stanislavski Opera Theatre and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko's musical theatre were merged...
in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. On March 18th of 2011 he was appointed Artistic Director
Artistic director
An artistic director is the executive of an arts organization, particularly in a theatre company, that handles the organization's artistic direction. He or she is generally a producer and director, but not in the sense of a mogul, since the organization is generally a non-profit organization...
of the Bolshoi Ballet
Bolshoi Ballet
The Bolshoi Ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia. Founded in 1776, the Bolshoi is among the world's oldest ballet companies, however it only achieved worldwide acclaim by the early 20th century, when Moscow became the...
in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
.
Professional and educational history
Mr Filin holds a degree in Performing Arts from the Institute of Choreography (now the Moscow State Academy of ChoreographyMoscow State Academy of Choreography
The Moscow State Academy of Choreography , commonly known as The Bolshoi Ballet Academy, is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools of ballet in the world, located in Moscow, Russia. It is the affiliate school of the Bolshoi Ballet....
) at the Lomonosov Moscow State University). Previously, Filin was a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet
Bolshoi Theatre
The Bolshoi Theatre is a historic theatre in Moscow, Russia, designed by architect Joseph Bové, which holds performances of ballet and opera. The Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Opera are amongst the oldest and most renowned ballet and opera companies in the world...
, the State Ballet of Georgia and guest soloist with the Vienna State Opera
Vienna State Opera
The Vienna State Opera is an opera house – and opera company – with a history dating back to the mid-19th century. It is located in the centre of Vienna, Austria. It was originally called the Vienna Court Opera . In 1920, with the replacement of the Habsburg Monarchy by the First Austrian...
.
Filin's past dance partners include Galina Stepanenko, Nina Ananiashvili
Nina Ananiashvili
Nina Ananiashvili is a Georgian ballerina and artistic director of the State Ballet of Georgia.- Career :...
, Svetlana Lunkina, Maria Alexandrova, Svetlana Zakharova and Natalia Osipova.
Biography
At age 7 he started his dance training at the children's ensemble V. Lokteva in folk dances. While there, he appeared with Oleg PopovOleg Popov
Oleg Konstantinovich Popov is a famous Soviet and Russian clown and circus artist. Popov is also called the "Sunshine clown".He was born on 31 July 1930 in Moscow, the son of a clock-maker. He studied elements of acrobatics, juggling, and other circus skills in his youth...
in the film The Sun in the Bag (солнце в авоське). At the age of 9 Sergei was accepted into the prestigious Moscow Choreographic Institute
Moscow State Academy of Choreography
The Moscow State Academy of Choreography , commonly known as The Bolshoi Ballet Academy, is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools of ballet in the world, located in Moscow, Russia. It is the affiliate school of the Bolshoi Ballet....
, from which he graduated in 1988 (in the class of Alexander Prokofiev). That same year he entered the Bolshoi Ballet Company
Bolshoi Theatre
The Bolshoi Theatre is a historic theatre in Moscow, Russia, designed by architect Joseph Bové, which holds performances of ballet and opera. The Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Opera are amongst the oldest and most renowned ballet and opera companies in the world...
in the Corps de Ballet, being promoted to the rank of principal in 1990.
Critics worldwide praised his depurated classic technique, describing his dancing as smooth, precise and elegant, while remarking his strong partnering, virtuosity and noble stance. All of these made him the perfect cast for leading roles in the classical ballet repertoire, while his talent for comedy has been brilliantly demonstrated in parts such as Colas in La Fille Mal Gardée, the Teacher in The Lesson, or as Classical Dancer in The Bright Stream, a role for which he received the award Golden Mask.
Touring extensively, Mr. Filin danced in prestigious venues in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Mexico
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
, Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
and many others.
In December 2004, Filin suffered a severe injury while performing on stage at the Bolshoi Theatre
Bolshoi Theatre
The Bolshoi Theatre is a historic theatre in Moscow, Russia, designed by architect Joseph Bové, which holds performances of ballet and opera. The Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Opera are amongst the oldest and most renowned ballet and opera companies in the world...
. This incident put his career on hold for several months, before returning to the dance scene in the second half of the following year.
Principal roles
- Benedict - Love for Love
- Teacher - The Lesson
- Paris / Romeo - Romeo & Juliette
- Count Cherry - Cipollino
- Prince Siegfried - Swan Lake
- Count Albrecht - Giselle
- Nutcracker Prince - The Nutcracker
- Prince Désiré / Bluebird - Sleeping Beauty
- Solor - La Bayadere
- James - La Sylphide
- Konrad/ Merchant Pas de Deux - Corsaire
- Tom - The Last Tango
- Jean de Brienne - Raymonda
- Basil - Don Quixote
- Lord Wilson/ Taor - La Fille Du Pharaon
- Colas - La Fille Mal Gardée
- Classical Dancer - The Bright Stream
- Hanan - Leah
- Prince - Cinderella
- Colin - Vain Precaution
- Leading Role - Love Through the Eyes of a Detective
Soloist roles
- Symphony in C
- Dreams about Japan
- Mozartiana
- Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux
- Charms of Mannierism
- Capriccio
- Green
- Opus X
- Sagalobeni
Awards
- 1994 Prix Benois de la DansePrix Benois de la DanseThe Benois de la Danse is one of the most prestigious ballet competition. Founded by the International Dance Association in Moscow in 1991, it takes place each year on or around April 29 and is jury-based in its judging...
for his role of Prince Désiré in Sleeping Beauty - 1995 Dancer of the Year, Danza-Danza Magazine
- 1996 Merited Artist of the Russian Federation
- 2001 People’s Artist of the Russian FederationPeople's Artist of RussiaPeople's Artist of Russia, also sometimes translated as National Artist of Russia, is an honorary title granted to citizens of Russia.It succeeded both the all-Soviet union award People's Artist of the USSR , and more directly the local republic award, People's Artist of the RSFSR , after the...
- 2002 Soul of Dance (Category: “Star of Dance”) Ballet Magazine
- 2004 Golden Mask International Theatre Prize for his role as The Classical Dancer in The Bright Stream
- 2006 International Ballet Award Stars of the XXI Century
External links
- Article in the Small Ballet Encyclopedia (In Russian)
- Biography
- Comprehensive Biography (In Russian)
- Television Interview (In Russian)
- Prix Benois de la Danse
- Transcription of Radio Interview (In Russian)
- Resume as Artistic Director of the Bolshoi Ballet
- Newsclip of Sergei Filin's Appointment as new Artistic Director of the Bolshoi Ballet (In Russian)