I have been a fan of Baryshnikov for many years. He is massively talented, highly intelligent, very attractive, and self-deprecating - a killer combination - and he just gets better with age...
OMG! What a legend! I love him! He's so cute when he's saying how sad it is that younger people might only know him from Sex and the City lol. He truly looks amused and genuinely sad at the same time that they wouldn't know him for dancing....Precious!
But I do know him through his beautiful dancing even though I have never seen him live on stage. He has many talents but what fascinates me most is his tremendous humility. Love him so much. Rio de Janeiro - Brasil❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
74 years old , is the result of living the life doing the right thing , he looks well and strong . Remember watching his movies I was 15 years old and wow flawless 👋👋👋👋👋
I had the privilege of meeting Mikhail at the Kennedy Center several years ago; he is so charming, thoughtful and brilliant as well as the most famous dancer in the world. He's very humble. I'm sure his photography is magnificent! thank you!
I fell in love with ballet when I watched him for the first time, he is and always will be an artist I idolise strongly. There might be many amazing ballet dancers out there, but for me Mikhail will always be a class of his own.
He is brilliant. Watch his body move as he talks about movement early in the interview. "Dance is a spiritual exercise." Rarely can such a gifted artist talk about his art so compellingly and intelligently. "Restrained strength, dignity, and virtuosity" -- he was describing Argentine dancers, but that's a perfect description of him as well.
"Dance is not who lifts their leg higher, or jumps higher- it is a spiritual exercise." It's like we have forgotten this today when dancers who are like gymnasts with no expression, no musicality, are promoted to principle dancers!
There hasn’t been a dancer like Baryshnikov since Nureyev or Nijinsky but Mikail somehow managed to perfect his art, which is a huge achievement and you can’t ignore the fact that both Nijinsky and Nureyev had some serious mental issues that affected their lives. I’ve been “in love” with Baryshnikov forever. I wanted to ballerina since I was 4 years old. All of the lesson’s couldn’t help me get there but I will love and admire and be in awe of the art as long as I live.
Nijinsky was born in 1889, achieved his greatest fame with Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and is often cited as the greatest male dancer of the early 20th century. He became increasingly mentally unstable and was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1919. Nureyev was born in 1938 in Siberia. He is regarded by some as the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation. He danced with the Kirov Ballet before defecting in Paris in 1961. He performed with all the great companies of the world and developed a partnership with Margot Fonteyn. Nureyev was not known to have any serious mental issues.
He came to America to broaden his horizons...his craft was so important to him that he had to totally separate from his native land...what a gifted dancer...you can hear his love for dance as he speaks...it's truly a part of his soul....
I remember a huge poster of him at the entrance at my dance school that I would pass thru daily on my way to dressing room❤ He is THE ONE …I haven’t found another male dancer that I was so passionate about. I’ve seen new great ballerinas though, but male dancers, he’s still number one for me❤
Я боготворю этого замечательного артиста и человека. В самые тяжелые минуты моей жизни я обращаюсь к его творчеству и нахожу там успокоение и поддержку. Несравненный танцор и очень красивый артист. Всем молодым, которые не видели его на сцене, посылаю ссылки на видео, которые скачала в инете. Дай бог как можно дольше его видеть в такой форме
Damn! I still so in love with Misha.... He was my inspiration to dance when I was 3 years old ( Im 45). He is still The One. I saw him dance and he was so so so powerfull. He transcended everything. No other dancer could match him ♥️♥️♥️
I’ve seen Baryshnikov all my life in his true greatness of dance. It’s nice to see such a tender side and the depth of his humanness and heart. I’ve seen a new side of him in this interview and another reason he is the legend that he is. His soul runs deep. Thank you for presenting this interview on film in addition to it being recorded for radio. I haven’t known of your work being in the US but have become a fan.
very much appreciate sharing my time on the planet with such a talented, intelligent man. I saw him in a play in Santa Monica several years ago.. was amazing.
I absolutely love this man. They are an incredible artist in every sense of the word! I fell in love with performances in Giselle and Nutcracker and in a movie where they and Gregory Hines slay every dance sequence and variation on stage. I can't get enough of him.
Didn’t know he defected. Just thought he was amazing ballet dancer. And he tapped with my all time fav Gregory Hines. After reading up on his story…..Just Amazing! 🥰
White Nights (1985) ...I have admired his work since then, such a generous artist and kind, witty, intelligent man. Hope to see him perform on stage in a play one day 🙏
I danced professionally many years ago. I would like to clarify two of the discussion topics 1) As I was a dance "performer', I always knew where I was supposed to be. Everything was choreographed. I have trouble with social or spontaneous dancing. Even though I am led by the man, I don't know where I am supposed "to be". It is somewhat of a different emotional response to dance, so I understand what he is saying 2) Much of commercial dance is killing artistic dance. When I see kids from "Dance Moms" or "So you think you can Dance" it is canned dance with lots of tricks. What Baryshnikov is saying is so true, the great choreographers are not in it solely for money (yes they need to make a living), but it is not what drives them.
Enjoyable interview. Mr. Baryshnikov still looks great, though his halting speech is a little concerning. It was very interesting hearing him talk of the other forms of dance. I was especially taken with his reaction to Argentine Tango. For expression and passion, it's hard to beat. Great dance of any kind comes from a place beyond the physical. And though he downplays it a bit, he was WONDERFUL in Sex and the City. Such an attractive man, and he seems to be aging well. Until this interview, I didn't know he was also a photographer. I'm going to have to search the internet now for examples of his photography.
14:00 "... because they prepared, the night before they already tried to imagine how the singer will sing or actor will portray his own Hamlet, you know... how this dancer would willingly show their soul. And that's the most important, that fragility and transparency." "And you forgot?" "...No" 🤦🤦🤦
I think he is ONE driven human being. His dance solos are still stunning. Thankful he had the courage to then be able to create a body of work he did in Canada and America. He should work on his autobiography.
Why don't you mention the Alma Mater of all the prominent ballet dancers - the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet - the cradle of the eminent dancers . It is a school of classical ballet in St Petersburg, RUSSIA. The school was established in 1738 All students at the school begin by studying a program of dance training, secondary school level education, French language and piano lessons. As they progress through the school, the program becomes more intensive, with new subjects being added to the curriculum as the students become more advanced. Some of the notable graduates are : Yuri Grigorovich George Balanchine Rudolf Nureyev Mikhail Baryshnikov Mathilde Kschessinska.Galina Ulanova Vakhtang Chabukiani and many , many others. Boryshnikov is one of them. Many of the world's leading ballet schools have adopted elements of the Vaganova method into their own training . By the way an America ballet school has been trying to make some achievements, but....
Super entrevista¡. No soy conocedora, pero si llegó a mis oidos su nombre hace ańos y lo vi en video, y su dedicación es lo que es, el número 1. Lo vi en una película tambien que no recuerdo su nombre pero me encantó¡. Quizas no es muy conocido porque en latinoamerica no tenemos esa cultura de ver y escuchar cosas clàsicas, en mi opinión, y creo tambien él no anda buscando publicidad para hacerse el grande, no lo necesita. Creo tiene una academia. Ya deberian hacerle un homenaje en vida. Cuantos premios tendrá? Ojalà en todas las escuelas primarias enseńaran musica y danza a los nińos.
USA is a Twerk choreography country (for mainstream). They want lower extremity gyrations over modern dance interpretation or meaning....goes also for movies (super hero CGI stuff) and pop music....some people call it the "dumbing down of America" and modern culture. With mind control technology people will learn to love meaningless trite dance and music and movie fodder!!
"USA is a Twerk choreography country" what a shallow and, frankly, stupid thing to write. it is amazing how those trying to show their superiority in taste and cultural elitism come out sounding shallow and ignorant instead.
HORRIBLE LIGHTING!!!!!! One of the sexiest man who ever lived and look what they did to him! Who filmed this and why didn't Mr Baryshnikov insist they refilm this?
Surprised also he dresses very old. Browns are blah. What about navy suit jacket with white & navy pinstriped shirt. I don't recall ever seeing him dress elegantly or sexy...even his glasses or blab and not reflecting how beautifully artistic he is....and I am a total fan.
Such an amazing, kind man. No other dancer has ever been as good as him in my opinion.
Such an extraordinary and beautiful man, a complete intelligence.
Mikhail still looks wonderful and still inspired by his love of art of life. All the best to you Mikhail! ❤
He is and always will be MAGNIFICENT!
I have been a fan of Baryshnikov for many years. He is massively talented, highly intelligent, very attractive, and self-deprecating - a killer combination - and he just gets better with age...
You’ve really captured him. He is such a joy listening to. He has so much wisdom.
he does
Absolutely, like a fine wine..
I'd love to see him onstage in another play..
He is like a fine wine, beautifully balanced and well rounded. 😊
Me also..
I totally agree dance is a spiritual experience. I love dancing.
My god, is there nothing this man can't do?? Dance. Singing. Photography. Acting. Musician. What an absolute modern-day Renaissance Man!
Musical classes are required in russian ballet schools.
Actually his photos are not that great. They are nice but not great. His dancing is where he is master, the rest is nice but not great.
@@Alexandra_Indina Taking lessons in music, dance, acting etc., is very normal to do in school
Mikhail dance is magical.
he is so so genuine and soulful
White Nights 💕😍 a film I could watch over and over again. Beautiful actors, dancers, music. Heartbreaking period of history. 💖
One of my favorite movies of all time!!
OMG! What a legend! I love him! He's so cute when he's saying how sad it is that younger people might only know him from Sex and the City lol. He truly looks amused and genuinely sad at the same time that they wouldn't know him for dancing....Precious!
But I do know him through his beautiful dancing even though I have never seen him live on stage. He has many talents but what fascinates me most is his tremendous humility. Love him so much. Rio de Janeiro - Brasil❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
74 years old , is the result of living the life doing the right thing , he looks well and strong . Remember watching his movies I was 15 years old and wow flawless 👋👋👋👋👋
One of the greatest dancers of all times. I had the priviledge of seing him dancing in my city when I was 12.
He's the BEST.
Wonderful, insightful interview. I'm a longtime fan of Misha, and you brought out some new shades to this wonderful artist.
LOVE MIKHAILL SUCH A GREAT DANCER
And he is still adorable!
I had the privilege of meeting Mikhail at the Kennedy Center several years ago; he is so charming, thoughtful and brilliant as well as the most famous dancer in the world. He's very humble. I'm sure his photography is magnificent! thank you!
I fell in love with ballet when I watched him for the first time, he is and always will be an artist I idolise strongly. There might be many amazing ballet dancers out there, but for me Mikhail will always be a class of his own.
74 yrs old still Handsome !!
Definitely..aging like a fine wine.
He is brilliant. Watch his body move as he talks about movement early in the interview. "Dance is a spiritual exercise." Rarely can such a gifted artist talk about his art so compellingly and intelligently. "Restrained strength, dignity, and virtuosity" -- he was describing Argentine dancers, but that's a perfect description of him as well.
As a Cuban dancer, he always was my idol!!
Love you Baryshnikov!!
I just found this interview! I named my daughter after Mikhail 25 years ago. Still as elegant as ever! My all time favorite male ballet dancer.
"Dance is not who lifts their leg higher, or jumps higher- it is a spiritual exercise."
It's like we have forgotten this today when dancers who are like gymnasts with no expression, no musicality, are promoted to principle dancers!
There hasn’t been a dancer like Baryshnikov since Nureyev or Nijinsky but Mikail somehow managed to perfect his art, which is a huge achievement and you can’t ignore the fact that both Nijinsky and Nureyev had some serious mental issues that affected their lives. I’ve been “in love” with Baryshnikov forever. I wanted to ballerina since I was 4 years old. All of the lesson’s couldn’t help me get there but I will love and admire and be in awe of the art as long as I live.
Nijinsky was born in 1889, achieved his greatest fame with Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and is often cited as the greatest male dancer of the early 20th century. He became increasingly mentally unstable and was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1919. Nureyev was born in 1938 in Siberia. He is regarded by some as the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation. He danced with the Kirov Ballet before defecting in Paris in 1961. He performed with all the great companies of the world and developed a partnership with Margot Fonteyn. Nureyev was not known to have any serious mental issues.
Hei is still so attractive, talent, intelligence & hunks hunka looks. Love his smile.
Absolutely, and he's so generous as an artist and also a humble man. A gem!!
He is just astounding what He knows! And I thankGod He came here, what a blessing He is and all of His genius abilities are just incredible.
He came to America to broaden his horizons...his craft was so important to him that he had to totally separate from his native land...what a gifted dancer...you can hear his love for dance as he speaks...it's truly a part of his soul....
He did not separate entirely. His native country is Latvia and he visits this country from time to time
Great interview. Mikhail is such a treasure.
So thankful for the opportunity to see him perform in the 80's.
I remember a huge poster of him at the entrance at my dance school that I would pass thru daily on my way to dressing room❤ He is THE ONE …I haven’t found another male dancer that I was so passionate about. I’ve seen new great ballerinas though, but male dancers, he’s still number one for me❤
I was mezmerized when I watched him dance. All time best and magical.
Magic Misha, thank you for sharing your Soul’s dance with us all. I’m deeply grateful to have seen you dance 🌟🙏🏽💞🌟🧚🙏🏽🌟
First a great soul, and then a great dancer ❤️
Я боготворю этого замечательного артиста и человека. В самые тяжелые минуты моей жизни я обращаюсь к его творчеству и нахожу там успокоение и поддержку. Несравненный танцор и очень красивый артист. Всем молодым, которые не видели его на сцене, посылаю ссылки на видео, которые скачала в инете. Дай бог как можно дольше его видеть в такой форме
I just love this guy❤️❤️🥰
He is was and will always be the BEST
Damn! I still so in love with Misha.... He was my inspiration to dance when I was 3 years old ( Im 45). He is still The One. I saw him dance and he was so so so powerfull. He transcended everything. No other dancer could match him ♥️♥️♥️
I’ve seen Baryshnikov all my life in his true greatness of dance. It’s nice to see such a tender side and the depth of his humanness and heart. I’ve seen a new side of him in this interview and another reason he is the legend that he is. His soul runs deep. Thank you for presenting this interview on film in addition to it being recorded for radio. I haven’t known of your work being in the US but have become a fan.
WONDERFUL INTERVIEW ESPECIALLY HIS POINT OF VUE ABOUT HIS OWN COUNTRY BRAVO
He is a Renaissance man! A fabulous dancer and a terrific actor!
very much appreciate sharing my time on the planet with such a talented, intelligent man. I saw him in a play in Santa Monica several years ago.. was amazing.
Love him and “Turning Point” 💕
I absolutely love this man. They are an incredible artist in every sense of the word! I fell in love with performances in Giselle and Nutcracker and in a movie where they and Gregory Hines slay every dance sequence and variation on stage. I can't get enough of him.
GREAT questions! Thank you.
Lovely man. Great interview. Thank you🩰
Amazing human being, amazing dancer and actor!!!!!!!!!!
Didn’t know he defected. Just thought he was amazing ballet dancer. And he tapped with my all time fav Gregory Hines. After reading up on his story…..Just Amazing! 🥰
White Nights (1985) ...I have admired his work since then, such a generous artist and kind, witty, intelligent man.
Hope to see him perform on stage in a play one day 🙏
His defection was on the front page of every newspaper in the world…I was just a kid but I was completely fixated by it all
This Man is in total Ascension...Wow
Mikhail is the G.O.A.T.
Best ever!!!
What a charming man!
MIKHAIL = AUTHENTIC TALENT. TE AMO.
Який класний Баришніков!
I danced professionally many years ago. I would like to clarify two of the discussion topics 1) As I was a dance "performer', I always knew where I was supposed to be. Everything was choreographed. I have trouble with social or spontaneous dancing. Even though I am led by the man, I don't know where I am supposed "to be". It is somewhat of a different emotional response to dance, so I understand what he is saying 2) Much of commercial dance is killing artistic dance. When I see kids from "Dance Moms" or "So you think you can Dance" it is canned dance with lots of tricks. What Baryshnikov is saying is so true, the great choreographers are not in it solely for money (yes they need to make a living), but it is not what drives them.
Enjoyable interview. Mr. Baryshnikov still looks great, though his halting speech is a little concerning. It was very interesting hearing him talk of the other forms of dance. I was especially taken with his reaction to Argentine Tango. For expression and passion, it's hard to beat. Great dance of any kind comes from a place beyond the physical. And though he downplays it a bit, he was WONDERFUL in Sex and the City. Such an attractive man, and he seems to be aging well. Until this interview, I didn't know he was also a photographer. I'm going to have to search the internet now for examples of his photography.
I think the "halting" speech is just him thinking. The main points, the examples, the details -- he is totally on, totally engaged.
With all his talent he knows humility. Restores faith in humanity!
He is an amazing man and dancer and much much more!
14:00
"... because they prepared, the night before they already tried to imagine how the singer will sing or actor will portray his own Hamlet, you know... how this dancer would willingly show their soul. And that's the most important, that fragility and transparency."
"And you forgot?"
"...No"
🤦🤦🤦
Magnificent ❤️👏❤️👏❤️
THE ESSENCE OF ❤ HUMANITY A HUMBLE SOUL FREE TO DO!
I think he is ONE driven human being. His dance solos are still stunning. Thankful he had the courage to then be able to create a body of work he did in Canada and America. He should work on his autobiography.
l love Barishnikov ❤️ 😍
From the heart
O SAW HIM DANCING BUT LOVE HIS PERFORMNCE AS WELL IN THE MOVIE WHITE NIGHTS
I have loved him since I was a little girl watching him dance. I am here now still curious what he has to say and what he's up too.
Adoro quest uomo❤❤❤❤
I love this interview! 💗🙂
White nights my fave forever. I filled my room with his posters he is amazing!
I have huge crush on this man
Never knew that MB is so talented.
HAPPY 85th birthday dad! Happy 85th to Rudic. Both Russians! My dad is still alive! l'm happy Mikhail is still alive too!
Why don't you mention the Alma Mater of all the prominent ballet dancers - the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet - the cradle of the eminent dancers . It is a school of classical ballet in St Petersburg, RUSSIA. The school was established in 1738 All students at the school begin by studying a program of dance training, secondary school level education, French language and piano lessons. As they progress through the school, the program becomes more intensive, with new subjects being added to the curriculum as the students become more advanced. Some of the notable graduates are : Yuri Grigorovich George Balanchine Rudolf Nureyev Mikhail Baryshnikov Mathilde Kschessinska.Galina Ulanova Vakhtang Chabukiani and many , many others. Boryshnikov is one of them. Many of the world's leading ballet schools have adopted elements of the Vaganova method into their own training . By the way an America ballet school has been trying to make some achievements, but....
guapo, magnifico, siempre excelente
💙🌏💙🌎💙🌍💙ThankU🦅
🌹 love
I would like to see him in the Cherry Orchard.
He's so beautiful! I met him in Miami about 12 years ago and I actually started hyperventilating LOL!
WOW!! As handsome and charming. The hours of pleasure he has given me through dance is immeasurable 💕 talented, dancer, & piano player ,
Bello, te amo
Super entrevista¡. No soy conocedora, pero si llegó a mis oidos su nombre hace ańos y lo vi en video, y su dedicación es lo que es, el número 1. Lo vi en una película tambien que no recuerdo su nombre pero me encantó¡. Quizas no es muy conocido porque en latinoamerica no tenemos esa cultura de ver y escuchar cosas clàsicas, en mi opinión, y creo tambien él no anda buscando publicidad para hacerse el grande, no lo necesita. Creo tiene una academia. Ya deberian hacerle un homenaje en vida. Cuantos premios tendrá? Ojalà en todas las escuelas primarias enseńaran musica y danza a los nińos.
He a really artist
4:23 perhaps trail of Motion.-Ernie Moore Jr.
Love him
Misha é bonito, sensual e tímido. 01/01/2023.
Mikhail Barishnakov
So where are these photos they are talking about ?
Умничка большой. Сумел выжить и победить в чужой стране
My dream man.
master the best
He's like peaceful version of Klaus Kinski
А я, а я... Просто иду по маршруту Барышникова от дома до хареографического училища. Они вместе с Александром Годуновым прогуливались в юношестве.
26:44
HE DID NOT MENTION TH BALLET DU 20 EME SIECL MAURIC BEJART GREAT GREAT CHOREOGRAPHER DANCER GOUP FROM MARSEILÇE WHO WENT TO BRUXELLES
Jerry Springer is looking pretty good
USA is a Twerk choreography country (for mainstream). They want lower extremity gyrations over modern dance interpretation or meaning....goes also for movies (super hero CGI stuff) and pop music....some people call it the "dumbing down of America" and modern culture. With mind control technology people will learn to love meaningless trite dance and music and movie fodder!!
"USA is a Twerk choreography country" what a shallow and, frankly, stupid thing to write. it is amazing how those trying to show their superiority in taste and cultural elitism come out sounding shallow and ignorant instead.
Vive Baba! 😊
There is a tragic backstory to this fellow. A suicide in his family. likely mentioned on Wikipedia.
how embarrassing to have the questioner be surprised that music and dance are connected. how gracious of Baryshnikov to overlook this ignorance!
HORRIBLE LIGHTING!!!!!! One of the sexiest man who ever lived and look what they did to him! Who filmed this and why didn't Mr Baryshnikov insist they refilm this?
Still handsome
The host said the interview was for radio, even though it was being filmed.
Surprised also he dresses very old. Browns are blah. What about navy suit jacket with white & navy pinstriped shirt. I don't recall ever seeing him dress elegantly or sexy...even his glasses or blab and not reflecting how beautifully artistic he is....and I am a total fan.
@@Africa-ky1bgwatch his interview from The Banff Centre, simply outstanding!
That guy is the worst interviewer in the world