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The Rudolf Nureyev Phenomenon

In 1961, one of the world's best ballet dancers, Rudolf Nureyev defected from the USSR to the West. Victor Hochhauser was the impresario who organised that historic tour.

In 1961, one of the world's best ballet dancers, Rudolf Nureyev, defected from the USSR to the West, causing a worldwide sensation. Dina Newman spoke to Victor Hochhauser, the international impresario who organised that historic tour.

Photo: Rudolf Nureyev receives flowers after his performance of 'Swan Lake' in Paris in 1963. Credit: AFP/Getty Images

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