silvy Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 I was wondering if anyone knows what Mr. Zaklinski is doing now? I assume he has retired as a dancer for the Kirov? Or is he still playing character parts, or some other roles in the theater? From the videos of him I have seen, I have come to admire him greatly. Thanks for information!!!!!!! silvy Link to comment
Hans Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 I heard that he was teaching, I suppose at the Vaganova Academy (as you probably know, his wife, Altynai Asylmuratova is the director). Marc probably knows for sure.... Link to comment
Marc Haegeman Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Yes, like Hans mentioned, Konstantin Zaklinsky is now a teacher at the Vaganova Academy, specialised in pas de deux class for the final years. In the late nineties there were rumours that Zaklinsky (one of the greatest comedians the Kirov ever had) would go to character parts (roles like Carabosse where mentioned), but somehow that step never happened - which I think is a great shame. But anyway, his talent is not lost. Link to comment
silvy Posted October 16, 2003 Author Share Posted October 16, 2003 Thanks for the update Marc!!!!!!!! I was unaware of the comedy abilties of Mr Zaklinsky - pity they are lost. However, he was also a first rate partner, so I see that at least part of his talent is being taken advantage of for the next generation of dancers. silvy Link to comment
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