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Lev Ivanov
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Lev Ivanovich Ivanov
2 March 1834 Moscow, Russian Empire
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| Died | 24 December 1901 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation | Ballet dancer, choreographer, and ballet master |
| Years active | 1866 until 1901 |
| Known for | Ballet master of the Imperial Ballet Dance of the little swans from Swan Lake The Nutcracker |
| Relatives | Tio Adamova |
Lev Ivanovich Ivanov (Russian: Лев Ива́нович Ива́нов) was a famous Russian ballet dancer and choreographer. He was born on March 2, 1834, in Moscow. Later, he became the Second Balletmaster of the Imperial Ballet in Russia.
Ivanov became well-known as a dancer. He stepped in for another dancer in a show called La Fille Mal Gardée. He is most famous for creating the dances for parts of Swan Lake. This includes the well-known Dance of the Little Swans. He also choreographed The Nutcracker and parts of Cinderella. He often worked with another famous ballet master, Marius Petipa.
Biography
Lev Ivanov started his dance training at the Moscow School of Dance. In 1844, he moved to Saint Petersburg. There, he studied at the Imperial Ballet. By 1852, he officially joined the Corps de ballet. This is the group of dancers who perform together in a ballet.
Ivanov is known for choreographing The Nutcracker. This ballet has music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The first show was in 1892. The main ballet master, Marius Petipa, was not well at the time. So, Ivanov took over much of the work. Some people today still discuss how much of the ballet Ivanov actually created. But he is often given credit for most of it. Even so, only Petipa's name was on the posters for the first show.
Ivanov also worked with Petipa on a new version of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake in 1895. Ivanov created all the dances for the "white acts," which are Act II and Act IV. These acts take place by the lake. This is where the famous Dance of the Little Swans comes from. It's a special dance where four young swans dance together. Ivanov also choreographed other dances in Swan Lake, like the Danse Vénitienne and the Pas Hongrois.
Ballets Created by Lev Ivanov
Lev Ivanov created many ballets during his career. Here are some of his original works:
Original Works
- La Forêt enchantée (The Enchanted Forest). This was a fantasy ballet in one act. It had music by Riccardo Drigo. It was first shown in 1887.
- La Tulipe de Haarlem (The Harlem Tulip). This was another fantasy ballet, with three acts. The music was by Baron Boris Fitinhoff-Schell. It premiered in 1887.
- La Flûte magique (The Magic Flute). This was a funny ballet in one act. It had music by Riccardo Drigo and was first performed in 1889.
- La Ruse de Cupidon (Cupid's Prank). This ballet was about Cupid and had one act. The music was by Alexander Friedman. It was first shown in 1890.
- La Beauté de Séville (The Beauty of Seville). This was a short ballet with music from different composers. It premiered in 1889.
- La Fête des bateliers (The Boatman's Festival). This was a one-act ballet with music by Alexander Friedman. It was first performed in 1890.
- The Nutcracker. This famous fairy ballet has two acts. Lev Ivanov choreographed it with Marius Petipa. The music is by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It was first shown in 1892.
- Cinderella (also known as Zolushka). This fairy ballet has three acts. Ivanov worked on it with Enrico Cecchetti and Marius Petipa. The music was by Baron Boris Fitinhoff-Schell. It premiered in 1893.
- Swan Lake. This fantasy ballet has three acts. Ivanov staged it with Marius Petipa. The music by Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky was changed a bit by Riccardo Drigo. It was first performed in 1895.
- Acis et Galatée (Acis and Galatea). This was a ballet based on myths, with one act. The music was by Andrei Kadlets. It premiered in 1896.
- La Fille du Mikado (The Mikado's Daughter). This was a fantasy ballet in three acts. The music was by Baron Vasily Wrangell. It was first shown in 1897.
- Egyptian Nights (also called Une Nuit d'Egypte). This was a one-act ballet with music by Anton Arensky. It was never shown during Ivanov's lifetime.
- Sylvia. This was a ballet based on myths, with three acts. The music was by Léo Delibes. Ivanov was very ill and passed away before it was finished. Pavel Gerdt completed the staging. It premiered in 1901.
See also
In Spanish: Lev Ivanov para niños
