Maya Plisetskaya is the most outstanding dancer of the second half of the 20th century. Immediately after graduation from the Moscow Choreography School she became well-known, creating her own style which is characterized by a brilliant technique, elegance, perfection of each individual gesture and pose, always in combination with her beautiful dramatic art and extraordinary musicality...
Rodion Shchedrin is one of the most prominent composers of our time. Born in Moscow in December 1932 he graduated in 1955 with honors from the Conservatory of Moscow. Many of his works were performed by the most prominent conductors of our time. Rodion Shchedrin wrote 6 operas and 5 balletts that were performed as in Russia so and in the west...
The International Maya Plisetskaya and Rodion Shchedrin Foundation is a public foundation incorporated under civil law. Based in Mainz, it was set up in September 2000. The foundation was established to promote and secure the achievements of Rodion Shchedrin and Maya Plisetskaya as well as support young talents...