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Natalia Osipova: Becoming a Swan is an intimate portrait of the work of a ballet superstar, and the story told in pictures of how she prepares for the most iconic role in all of ballet. Features over 150 black and white images of Osipova behind the scenes and on stage, including unique glimpses taken from the wings at Covent Garden. Andrej Uspenski has used his exclusive vantage point as a First Artist with The Royal Ballet, to produce a moving photographic tribute to the most exciting prima ballerina in the world today.
Foreword by Alexander Agadzhanov, the Royal Ballet's Senior Teacher and Répétiteur.
About the author
Andrej Uspenski was born in St Petersburg and trained at the Vaganova Ballet Academy and subsequently in Dresden and Berlin. He has been a member of The Royal Ballet for ten years. Andrej grew up with photography, spending much time in his father's dark room. Surrounded by the Royal Ballet's supremely talented dancers on a daily basis and drawn to capture their artistry both on and off stage, he discovered his own passion for photography. His photographs can be seen in Royal Opera House programmes as well as national magazines and newspapers.
Summary
A collection of over 150 stunning black and white photographs, this collection of images traces the journey of Natalia Osipova, Bolshoi Ballet and Royal Ballet star, as she prepares for the most strenuous role of a ballet dancers career, that of the Swan. Foreword by Alexander Agadzhanov, the Royal Ballet's Senior Teacher and Repetiteur
