Boris Fenster

Male, Deceased Person

1916 – 1960

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Who was Boris Fenster?

Boris Fenster was a Russian dancer, choreographer and ballet master.

Fenster was born in Petrograd. He attended the Leningrad Ballet School and graduated in 1936. Fenster then joined the Maly Theatre Ballet and served as head choreographer from 1945-53. After leaving that post he joined the Kirov Ballet, becoming the artistic director in 1956. Fenster remained at the Kirov until his death. He died at the premiere of his ballet Maskerade.

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Born
Apr 17, 1916
Died
Dec 29, 1960

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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