REMEMBERING NUREYEV | Martin Kamer

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REMEMBERING NUREYEV | Martin Kamer
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Martin Kamer (b. 1943) from Switzerland, one of the world's most important private collectors of 18th to 20th century fashion and accessories (Kamer-Ruf Collection), worked in the 1960s and 1970s as a stage costume designer for the world-famous ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993).
In this video, Kamer recalls many anecdotes from their time working together on the world's most famous stages. The charming tales are illustrated with photos from Kamer's private archive.
Learn, among other things, how the A-line tutu was developed. Get to know Nureyev's humor and his sense of perfection and immerse yourself through narrated memories in the fascinating work of the exceptional talent, who died in 1993 as a result of AIDS.
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Recorded in Zug, Switzerland on April 18 and May 2, 2020
Produced by Vater & Söhne GmbH
Cinematography & Editing: Remo Hegglin
Sound, Music & Mix: TONwerk57, Silvan Gretener
Photographic material by courtesy of Martin Kamer
© 2022 Vater & Söhne GmbH
Further information about Martin Kamer:
/ @choicefashion. (Videos «CHOICE FAHION»)
anchor.fm/outoffashion (Podcast «OUT OF FASHION?»)

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@heidiannette76 Жыл бұрын

My teacher Mansur Kamaletdinov, used to tell us stories about Rudolph. It is so special to hear very similar stories from someone that had a close relationship with him.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this message. It sounds even more great that these memories are congruent. I will tell Martin Kamer so.

@carlafa3 11 ай бұрын

This gentleman, should be named a national treasure. For those of us who loved and appreciated the genius of Nureyev, who were fortunate enough to watch him perform hearing these intimate stories from this wonderful raconteur is truly a priceless gift. Merci, merci, merci et BRAVO!

@remo.hegglin 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this lovely message which I will forward to Martin Kamer.

@rebeccamatthews7606 11 ай бұрын

I had the very great privilege of seeing Nureyev in about 1988 in Colorado. We were in the nosebleed seats, and I couldn't see the stage very well, just well enough to see a man come out on stage to warm up on the barres set up there. After a while, other dancers came out to warm up as well, but my eyes never strayed from that first man. I couldn't believe it was Nureyev, he was heavier and did not move as fluidly as I'd remembered from televised performances, but as he warmed up and then started to dance, I couldn't take my eyes off him. He held the stage, as he always had.

@remo.hegglin 11 ай бұрын

What a remarkable memory! It underlines what Martin Kamer reports. According to him, Nureyev's stage presence was incredibly powerful. Like a magnet, he attracted the gaze of the audience through his dancing. Thank you for sharing this memory from 1988 with us.

@marynoonan6111 Жыл бұрын

Im Absolutely blown away by your knowledge and intricate remembering of things that happened forty plus years ago. I had to laugh, I too remember watching Rudolph's back in a performance. You literally could not take your eyes off him, he was that charismatic on stage. I also loved the story of him opening the curtains and yelling "Shut Up" at the rude bastards slow handclapping - hahaha. That would've been hilarious; I bloody bet they stopped.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Dear Mary Noonan, Thanks for your feedback. I too am impressed by how precise and detailed Martin Kamer's memoirs are - a real treasure trove of valuable anecdotes through which one can vividly imagine Nureyev. We laughed a lot during the filming. Especially, of course, with all the stories Martin told me off record.

@carlafa3 11 ай бұрын

@@remo.hegglin Boy would I love to hear those!!!!!!

@chantalsimoneau3931 2 жыл бұрын

What an interesting documentary from someone who had actually known Nureyev, they are getting rarer and rarer these days. Priceless insights into the making of a ballet, everything we the general public, dont' know about. the costumes and all the adjustments that are needed.Thank you so very much. Chantal from Quebec, Canada.

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this kind comment. I am glad that you appreciate these kind of documentaries. And of course, I am happy that Martin Kamer is willing to share his experiences and stories with all of us. Greetings to Quebec!

@user-kj7hc8ub4s 11 ай бұрын

❤

@isabeldiezlangre9411 2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por está interesante explicación de su trabajo con Rudolf Nureyev. Realmente fue un artista único, con un magnetismo increíble y muy trabajador. Gran bailarín y muy bello. Sus trajes de baile era autenticas joyas, siempre me han parecido preciosos, tanto los de Raimonda como La Bayadere, bueno, no voy a enumerar todos pero eran increíblemente bellos. Gracias de nuevo con este comentario tan instructivo sobre Rudolf y sus telas y disfraces. Por lo que veo, fue usted muy respetado y querido por Rudolf.

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

Me complace saber que le ha gustado esta contribución en vídeo. Ayuda a mantener vivo el recuerdo de un gran bailarín. Muchas gracias por este amable comentario, que transmitiré con mucho gusto a Martin Kamer.

@isabeldiezlangre9411 2 жыл бұрын

@@remo.hegglin Gracias a usted por este comentario tan interesante. Ruego salude y dele gracias de mi parte. El día 27 voy a Paris a ver La Balladere de Rudolf Nureyev y también estuve en diciembre de 2019 viendo Raymonda, y el vestuario es impresionante, unas telas y tutus muy hermosos .

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

@@isabeldiezlangre9411 Acabo de comprobar si quedan entradas para esta proyección. Desgraciadamente, se ha agotado. Si no, habría ido a verlo a París. Espero que disfrute del espectáculo.

@isabeldiezlangre9411 2 жыл бұрын

@@remo.hegglin Yo las saque el día 10 de abril y a penas quedaban entradas. Encontré dos, en la fila 2 y no sé si me comeré a la orquesta, pero por lo menos lo veo en directo que se aprecia todo mucho mejor que en vídeo. Cuando estuve en 2019, pregunté en la Opera si había un DVD de Raymonda, y me dijeron que ese ballet, no se vendía. Una pena, me gustaria tenerle pero no lo encuentro en ningún sitio.

@isabeldiezlangre9411 2 жыл бұрын

Se me olvidó decirle que la capa de terciopelo de Nureyev como Albrecht en Giselle, es preciosa y la llevaba con tanta elegancia que creo que todos nos fijamos en esa maravillosa capa.

@nodice8312 11 ай бұрын

This film is a treasure thank you for taking the time to tell your story. I was in the haight asbury when he and fontain were arrested for smoking pot after his defection..duly impressed i saw him (and fontain )as often as possible.. I will never forget seeing them dance Paradise Lost the first time....incredible! Incredible! I will never forget......

@remo.hegglin 11 ай бұрын

What a nice memory to share. Thanks for doing so. I am at Martin‘s right now and about to tell him what you wrote. He‘s so happy to get all this feedback.

@gayanebuniatian7090 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Martin. Watching this video, I wanted it to be endless, I was ready to listen without ceasing..... So many interesting details from his life. And, of course, I admire your dedication to Nureyev, the tremendous work you have done to help him, and your relationship. You should write, if not a book, then a brochure about everything that you remember in your work and purely human relations with Nureyev.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Dear Gayane Buniatian, thank you very much for this nice feedback, which I sent to Martin Kamer. It is a gift to read that you listened so attentively to his memories and anecdotes. I too always think that all this should be written down. These video recordings at least serve as a valuable basis for that.

@judithricca6915 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this , Martin Kamer for sharing all your collaborations with Nureyev on his various productions.

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

I will let Martin Kamer know about your message, of course.

@judithricca6915 2 жыл бұрын

@@remo.hegglin Thank you. I also shared it with other Nureyev fans here in NYC & other places in the USA that I know will appreciate it.

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

@@judithricca6915 that sounds great. Thanks for sharing these memories with others.

@grahambaker1736 6 ай бұрын

What a delightful man, great story teller that somehow brought Rudolf Nureyev alive, not just as a performer but as a character, his critical eye for perfection, detail for choreography not to mention his wit and sarcasm. It had to be right! Rudi had a love for period costumes some of which he owned, yet another small detail that made him a consummate professional of his art. greatly missed but his memory will live on! Thank you Martin Kamer for your memories of your time with Rudolf Nureyev.

@remo.hegglin 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely message.

@Thomas-fu8vp Жыл бұрын

Grazie mille. Here in Italy we still adore Signore Nureyev.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Non c‘è di che. Mi fa piacere leggerlo. È ovvio: La sua arte mette in contatto culture di paesi e continenti diversi. Un saluto alla bella Italia.

@andreacatzel8259 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this delightful, entertaining memory! How blessed you are, Martin. And how blessed Nureyev was to have you in his life, too! A voice of reason, in his somewhat chaotic life. Love to you ❤

@remo.hegglin 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this lovely message which I will forward to Martin.

@marinaoreshkevich549 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin for the very interesting memories of Rudolph and others. When I was a dancer, our company travel to Japan and madam Oiyo gave us a nice reception. She was dressed exactly as you described and wanted to to be lifted up on boys shoulders. I still keep these photos.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind feedback, Marina Oreshkevich. Lovely to read that you have the same memory. Maybe you want to share these photos with Martin!?

@jeffwatters9535 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! What a wealth of information. And a prodigious memory.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I am glad that Martin Kamer let me capture these valuable memories - for all of us.

@tompommerel2136 Жыл бұрын

It is wonderful to hear from Martin who was close to such a giant as Nureyev to speak so openly about his experiences without wanting to self-aggrandize. Thank you Martin for candidly recounting your experiences with Nureyev for posterity..

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

How true! That's what makes Martin's story so appealing. Respectfully and always with a twinkle in his eye, he remembers the time he spent together with the master without putting himself too much in the limelight. That is true greatness, which also deserves my admiration.

@sandatoacsen9858 2 жыл бұрын

Anche se conosco pocchissimo l, inglese sono lostesso contenta di sentire parlare di questa meravigliosa manifestazione del DIO APOLLO, che e Rudolf Nureyev ! Grazie ! 💫❤️💞

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

Mi fa piacere che questo contributo vi piaccia. Grazie per il bel feedback, che invierò volentieri a Martin Kamer.

@sandatoacsen9858 2 жыл бұрын

@@remo.hegglin Grazie ! ❤️

@paulabennett4788 Жыл бұрын

Wow, absolutely Brilliant. Loved every moment. Great raconteurs. Could listen all night. Thank you so much. Encore...👏👏💖💖❤️🌟🌟🌟

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you. Thank you for your lovely feedback. It’s good to have captured these memories so that we can listen to Martin‘s report again and again.

@Kaytecando Жыл бұрын

This was an amazing interview. It gives one an insight into the industry and Nureyev himself. Thank you.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your message, Karen Kirkpatrick. I am glad that you like this interview.

@user-oz7bu2jp4k 11 ай бұрын

I agree this was an interesting video, however Mick Jaeger in the ‘classical world’? There is nothing classical about `mick

@aspasialogica8416 11 ай бұрын

A thousand thanks for posting this. A unique perspective on working with the greatest male dancer of the 20th century. It was my privilege to see Nureyev dance at The Met many times in the 60s and 70s.

@remo.hegglin 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your message. You are more than welcome. It is a pleasure and a privilege for us, too. All this feedback tells us it was worth putting all this effort in it.

@nbenefiel Жыл бұрын

I saw Nureyev and Fonteyn back in 63 or 64, in Marguerite and Armand. I as 12. They were mesmerizing.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

It must be a special memory, I guess.

@kristinmelinamercury8880 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this interesting and beauty historie of Rudolhp Nureyev……..thank for sharing 🩰

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I am glad to hear that you like it.

@kristinmelinamercury8880 Жыл бұрын

@@remo.hegglin 🩰♥️

@eddiepaquetes 2 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary video! Thanks for posting it.

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

I am happy that you like it, too. It‘s my pleasure.

@user-my5zk4sy1t Жыл бұрын

Спасибо @@remo.hegglin

@claraporroni962 3 ай бұрын

I enjoyed SO Much to hear all these stories from Martin Kamer about himself and Nureyev, Martin is a great narrator, such an amazing lived experiences, thank you!!

@kristinemi1838 Жыл бұрын

What a fascinating piece of ballet history! Thank you for interviewing this amazing man and letting him share his stories. Loved the photos of him in his hippie outfits. He should write a book!

@valmcandrews3659 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful stories and insights , thank you ✨

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching it.

@chriskleinart01 10 ай бұрын

Wow, I know Martin, he even allowed me into his collection to paint his costumes. He is such a lovely gentleman. I just discovered your video collection, I shall be looking through them with passion 😊

@remo.hegglin 10 ай бұрын

That’s a lovely story. I forwarded the message to Martin and I am sure he will be happy about this shared memory. Enjoy the other videos!

@kikishoshannacarter3089 Жыл бұрын

Very brilliant designer of the ballet. Interesting history.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

I am glad you like it.

@voyaristika5673 Жыл бұрын

How lovely to hear his story. We usually have to know someone personally to hear such reminiscence. Thank you!

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I am grateful that Martin Kamer was willimg to share all these memories.

@marthajohns443 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Emmy_Reacher 11 ай бұрын

Fascinating.

@user-hl3ey5lb9e Жыл бұрын

Great thanks for this entrancing talk.Martin is a humble and great recanteur

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. I totally agree.

@doreekaplan2589 11 ай бұрын

As a teenager my parents took us in Los Angeles to see him dance with Margot Fonteyn dance. It was memorable

@remo.hegglin 11 ай бұрын

You didn’t and won‘t forget this memory - obviously.

@dixie4470 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

@maxlinder5262 Жыл бұрын

The Avedon FOTO must have cost $9000.00 pounds .. LOL 😆,........He knows so much ..... Amazing ...this should be in a book .. just my opinion..

@andreacatzel8259 10 ай бұрын

I looked it up…..it went for $72.000! Fascinating!

@nbenefiel Жыл бұрын

I remember when Nureyev defected. We went to see him and Fonteyn in Marguerite and Armand. I was 13. I’ve never forgotten. I used to see him quite a bit when I lived in NYC and Dublin. I would go to London during the ballet season.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this personal and special memory. You seem to remember these moments very clearly.

@kaythomas3171 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating........

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad it seems to have the same impact on you.

@kaythomas3171 2 жыл бұрын

@@remo.hegglin I've read numerous books on him already....tho .nothing as indepth regarding costumes and set design ,, coming from someone like this Martin gentleman who worked so closely with him....

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

@@kaythomas3171 How nice that we can fill this gap with this contribution. Thank you for the nice feedback, which I will gladly send to Martin Kamer.

@lilianikolova7685 Жыл бұрын

2 times he mentioned Massako Oya. That lady sponsored a ballet school in Sofia Bulgaria. Thanks to her the school has a modern building and a small bordering house for children from the province.❤

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

That sounds lovely. Thanks for sharing this fact.

@sedekiman 2 жыл бұрын

It is a lovely- shaped tutu. So many today are like dinner plates. Especially in the Russian companies. I think it is so ugly to see them flopping up and down. Some I have seen are like candlesnuffers.

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. How good, then, that they have developed the A-line tutu. As Nureyev correctly pointed out: this way it does not look like as if the ass is hanging out.

@hblsj84denyf 7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@cindythrall8122 6 ай бұрын

Bravo!!

@remo.hegglin 6 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@mikeg2924 11 ай бұрын

Delightful! I'd happily buy him a pint at the pub.

@remo.hegglin 11 ай бұрын

Sounds great. However, Martin Kamer would prefer some wine or champagne. 😉

@user-xl4rd6ux1z Жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@howardleekilby7390 11 ай бұрын

Robin Hope Mason and I were living in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Two of her friends from New York came to visit. They invited us to go to a ballet in Boston. We went to the box office. It was sold out. They were undeterred. They walked around the building to the stage entrance, smiled at the elderly Irish gentleman at the door and walked inside. Robin and I followed. They found an exit into the Wilbur Theater where we stood beside great columns during SWAN LAKE. Rudolph Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn were so alive on stage. It was the first ballet I had seen. Afterwards our New York hosts invited us to join Nureyev and his friends. “He likes boys,” he smiled. I looked at Robin, a beautiful American woman, and said, “We’ll see you later.” ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@remo.hegglin 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this memory. What a funny story, indeed! Lucky you, boy :) I‘ve heard that Nureyev regularly had these parties after his shows.

@neuzapinheirotorres3940 28 күн бұрын

Papo sem graça: "he likes boys." ???????????????????

@lydiarowe491 11 ай бұрын

Great insight into how it was working with Nureyev who was hard on himself and others to be perfect to everything he did on stage..an experience that shaped Martin as he was himself a perfectionist who was totally trusted..thankyou for this podcast..

@remo.hegglin 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your message. I think there‘s nothing more to add. Maybe just this: Martin is still a perfectionist - in a lovely way comme il faut. We can all take an example from this.

@theresa42213 Жыл бұрын

l 100% agree with Rudy about the too toos! Backsides hanging out seem so crude to me. HAPPY 85th Birthday dad! He is also Russian! Happy 85th Rudic. Born same day, same year.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

What a nice coincidence, the birthdays.

@jochenstossberg5427 11 ай бұрын

It's tutus.

@TheCWMHALL Жыл бұрын

I knew Marjorie Rogers , worked with her and Jane Cowood , many costumes designed by Georgiades ..

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

That’s lovely. Lucky you! I will send your comment to Martin Kamer and I am sure he will be glad to hear that.

@TheCWMHALL Жыл бұрын

@@remo.hegglin Marjorie told me off re how a dancer could have serious accident with beads on bodices if not securely sewn on, so extra strong thread required .

@howardleekilby7390 11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@createone100 Жыл бұрын

So interesting, and an amazing storyteller. But Martin’s name should be in the cut line.

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback and input. You are right. I will add his name.

@tizianacuscito Жыл бұрын

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@pamelacorbett8774 11 ай бұрын

Not to be missed!

@remo.hegglin 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. I am glad you like it.

@moniquejolly1325 2 жыл бұрын

Dommage que ce ne soit pas en français.

@remo.hegglin 2 жыл бұрын

Dans ce cas, nous ne pouvions malheureusement pas nous permettre de faire l'effort d'ajouter des sous-titres. Le temps et le budget manquaient pour cela. J'espère que vous comprendrez malgré tout une grande partie du contenu précieux de l'article. Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup de plaisir!

@theresa42213 Жыл бұрын

Haha! They thought he was Peter Tork from the Monkeys! xDD Sometimes l think Rudy looks like Tommy Lee Jones too!

@remo.hegglin Жыл бұрын

In such moments you just have to stay cool and not let on :)

@theresa42213 Жыл бұрын

@@remo.hegglin ~ ''Rudy's on a train to nowhere ....halfway down the line....'' ~ ST l swear they're talking about him.

@pediatrapaola Жыл бұрын

me too noticed a certain resemblance

@jillwhite6875 Жыл бұрын

@pediatrapaola blimey 😂 never thought about such a resemblance but your right.

@Carmengarcia-yb7sq Жыл бұрын

Otro monstruo de la profesion

@monikamichaelis-iw3to 4 ай бұрын

I fail to see the hype about him. Today he would be just an average dancer.

@deanedight8238 3 ай бұрын

How ignorant! You obviously have NOT viewed the various videos [available on KZfaq], about this incredible powerhouse of a male dancer. Prior to Nureyev male dancers were seen as 'props' supporting ballerinas in pas de deux for her to perform multiple pirouettes!

@monikamichaelis-iw3to 3 ай бұрын

@@deanedight8238 No dear, you are ignorant. You have obviously not watched dancers in the last 20 years. Just to name a few: Vassiliev, Tsiskaridze, Polin, Kimin, Rudi was nothing compared to them.

@monikamichaelis-iw3to 3 ай бұрын

@@deanedight8238 you are ignorant. Rudi a has been, not even good compared to dancers of today.

@deanedight8238 3 ай бұрын

@@monikamichaelis-iw3to The whole point of Nureyev's fame was that he was the FIRST male dancer to pave the way for current dancers!

@katherinefarrell8068 2 ай бұрын

There was nothing average about him and today he would be trained in today’s technique and he would still be a giant of his art.