Summary
Grigorovich was a forceful representative of Russia’s traditional adherence to iron dictators, whether in politics or culture – fearless, devious and impermeable to challenges either to his rights as leader or the artistic merit of his choreography.
The Telegraph
Born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) into a family of ballet dancers, Grigorovich’s career as a performer and choreographer spanned eight decades.
The Moscow Times
For much of it, he was the artistic powerhouse behind the Bolshoi, which he was said to have run with an iron fist.
Le Monde
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