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Naomi M

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https://www.mariinsky.ru/news1/2024/november_2024/17/

 

Devastating news, may he rest in peace

 

Tonight, the public's favorite, star principal dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre Vladimir Shklyarov, died tragically. This is a huge loss for the entire Mariinsky Theatre team.

Our condolences to the artist’s family, loved ones, friends and all the numerous fans of his work and talent.

We will inform you about the farewell date later.

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Bruce Wall

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My word - he would have only been 39 years of age.  He was (and I hate to type that - I find it just shocking) a very fine balletic artist.  I will always remember his vivid Oneign in Munich and his historic performances at Covent Garden.  This is SO sad.  A great loss.  

 

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MAB

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I'm in shock!  the tears are coming, will write something when I've digested the news.  Fly to heaven skylark.

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Amelia

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No words, just tears... Tragically, the history repeats itself, like Yuri Solovyev... and almost at the same age... Memory eternal...

 

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FionaM

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My head struggles to comprehend this tragic news.  I am heartbroken.  
 

He was only 39 and had two beautiful children with Mariinsky principal Maria Shirinkina. 
 

I believe his most recent performances at the Mariinsky were Scheherazade in the Ballet Russes triple bill, partnering Ekaterina Kondaurova, and the role of Modest in Vladimir Vasiliev’s Anyuta. 
 

He was a kind man … offering a ticket to me for his Giselle through a mutual friend, although I already had mine. That’s the only time I saw him dance in person.  
 

Tragedy beyond words. 

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Emeralds

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O.M.G.  😲 😮 😥 

 

Unbelievable. That's the second unexpected, shocking death of a young dancer (him and Michaela de Prince) this year. Devastating.

 

No cause of death has been given yet.

 

The last news (because of the invasion of Ukraine cutting off travel for Russian dancers out of St Petersburg) that I heard from/of him was his post on social media: "I am against any warfare! I am for the people, the peaceful sky above the head!" (He went on to mention his grandfather and his great grandmother being from Ukraine). 

 

My condolences to his wife Maria Shirinkina, their two young children and his other loved ones. Sad to lose Vladimir for himself, sad to lose such an elegant and technically brilliant dancer who was always a consummate artist. His last performances I saw were Siegfried with Viktoria Tereshkina as Odette-Odile on the Mariinsky Ballet 2017 tour, and Des Grieux and Armand with Osipova as a guest with RB. Rest in peace, Vladimir Shklyarov. 

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Sim

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OMG I can't believe this.  I follow him on Instagram and he always 'liked' my comments.  In 2015 I went to St Petersburg just to see him and Viktoria Tereshkina dance in La Bayadere (twice).  That trip was one of the highlights of my life.  I then saw his performances in Manon and M&A with Natalia Osipova here in London and was bowled over by him, as always.  

 

The ballet world has lost a wonderful artist and a lovely human being.  I can't imagine what his wife, children and wider family are going through.  I am truly shocked by this.  My deepest condolences to his family, friends, fans and colleagues. 

 

RIP dear Skylark, may you soar and dance with the angels.  😢

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Sophoife

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Oh wow that's awful news. Like many others, I saw his Armand with Natalia Osipova in London in 2017. My condolences to his family and loved ones, and to all ballet fans.

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Angela

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1 hour ago, Amelia said:

Tragically, the history repeats itself, like Yuri Solovyev.

 

Please NO, not this way. Not for the same reasons.

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Sabine0308

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What a tragic loss. I've never seen him live but was always mesmerized by videos on youtube and Instagram. A wonderful artist has left the world💔

Let's not speculate on how or why, just take a moment and mourn.

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Sim

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Polite notice:  can we please refrain from speculating until an official or family announcement (if any) is made.  Let's just commiserate for now and pay our respects to this very special artist.  Thank you.

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Scheherezade

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So shocked and saddened at this news. May he rest in peace.  
His was an extraordinary talent and I feel privileged to have seen him dance, but most of all my heart goes out to his family. May they also find peace at this terrible time. 

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ElleC

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This is such tragic news and my heart aches for his family and friends. He was the dancer I made every effort to see when the Mariinsky came to London (La Bayadere, Swan Lake, Cinderella, R&J) and then those unforgettable performances of Manon and M&A with the Royal Ballet - a beautiful dancer with wonderful dramatic flair. So incredibly sad.😢 

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RIP

A horrible shock today.

I will never forget seeing him at the Royal Opera House and so grateful to have had the opportunity.

What a tragic loss.

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MAX

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Apologies concerning the link, I just read the translation on Dansomanie and did not think of clicking on the link. I am sorry.

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alison

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I hadn't noticed it either, MAX, and I hope others hadn't, too.  Anyway, I've taken it down.  Thanks to The red shoes for alerting us.

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4 hours ago, Sophoife said:

Oh wow that's awful news. Like many others, I saw his Armand with Natalia Osipova in London in 2017. My condolences to his family and loved ones, and to all ballet fans.

Ditto, every word. Such terrible news.

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Sophoife

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1 hour ago, FionaM said:

Speculation is so cruel on his bright memory and for his family and friend.

 

...and then your next paragraph is speculation.

Naomi M

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21 minutes ago, Sophoife said:

 

...and then your next paragraph is speculation.

 

The next paragraph is already reported on news websites of Russian media so it is not speculation. 

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Naomi M

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12 minutes ago, Sophoife said:

Thanks for the explanation  @Naomi M, but as I don't choose to read Russian "news" sites, I didn't know that. Sorry @FionaM in that case.

 

Thank you. @Sophoife I do think it is wise not to read Russian media as sometimes there are very shocking things on it like this time. 

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So very sad I really loved his dancing when saw him in London what a tragedy dying so young 😥

Wishes are with his family and friends ❤️

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Christine

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Shocking news and so incredibly sad. Such a beautiful dancer and artist and great charisma! After having seen lots of video clips I was finally lucky enough to catch a performance with him in Sleeping Beauty in Baden-Baden, when the Mariinsky Ballet guested there. Unforgettable. RIP Vladimir and condolences to his family.💔

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Devastating news!! Such a wonderful artist, with extraordinary sensibility... Our little Prince... 

Unforgettable Des Grieux and Armand at the Royal Ballet...

We will miss you so much!

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