Vladimir Shklyarov. CARL DE SOUZA/AFP by way of Getty Pictures
Russian ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov died on Saturday, November 16. He was 39.
“Tonight, the general public’s favourite, star premier of the Mariinsky Theatre Vladimir Shklyarov tragically died,” a press release on the Mariinsky Theatre’s web site reads, which was the corporate the place he danced since 2003. “It is a enormous loss not just for the theatre’s workers, however for all of right this moment’s ballet artwork. Our condolences to the artist’s household, family members, buddies and all of the quite a few admirers of his work and expertise.”
The message added, “His boundless inventive talents had been acknowledged with quite a few awards, however he acquired his principal title — probably the most useful for Vladimir — in 2020, changing into an Honored Artist of Russia. An expressive, completely inimitable actor and a virtuoso, academically impeccable dancer who can grasp all kinds — that is how Vladimir Shklyarov might be remembered by the viewers.”
Within the Mariinsky’s assertion, Shklyarov was lauded for his “actually huge” repertoire.
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“He was equally sensible within the a part of the noble, stately Prince Want, in addition to within the a part of the daring, full of life Hooligan; equally magnificent within the classics and drama ballet, masterpieces of Twentieth-century choreography and trendy productions,” the word added. “He perpetually inscribed his title within the historical past of world ballet artwork.”
Shklyarov had fallen from the fifth flooring of a constructing, in accordance with native newspaper Fontanka. A preliminary investigation dominated the athlete’s dying as an accident.
“Vladimir Shklyarov had a again harm, and a posh spinal surgical procedure was scheduled for Monday, November 18. All this time he was taking severe painkillers,” Anna Kasatkina, who’s the top of the Mariinsky Theatre press service, instructed Fontanka in a press release.
Shklyarov is survived by his spouse, fellow Mariinsky dancer Maria Shirinkina, and their two younger kids. Particulars a few funeral service have but to be publicly introduced.
Shklyarov had been dancing with the Mariinsky for twenty years, becoming a member of the corporate in 2003 after his commencement from the Academy of Russian Ballet. He turned a principal dancer in 2011, later starring in productions of Sleeping Magnificence, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet and others.
He has additionally danced with the Metropolitan Opera and the American Ballet Theatre, each in New York.
Many members of the ballet neighborhood have addressed Shklyarov’s passing in social media statements.
“Right now, we mourn the tragic lack of Vladimir Shklyarov, a unprecedented artist whose grace and fervour impressed audiences worldwide,” a message shared to ABT’s Instagram on Saturday learn. “Vladimir danced with American Ballet Theatre as a visitor artist in 2014 and 2015, leaving an indelible mark on our stage and in our hearts.”
The word concluded, “Our deepest condolences exit to his household, buddies, and all who had been touched by his brilliance. Relaxation in peace, Vladimir. Your mild will proceed to shine by means of the wonder you delivered to this world.”