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Noroviin Baatar

Noroviin Baatar or Baatar Norov (Cyrillic Mongolian: Н.Баатар; Traditional Mongolian: ᠨ ∙ ᠪᠠᠭᠠᠲᠤᠷ; 1936 – 25 September 2024) was a Mongolian ballet dancer and actor. Noroviin Baatar performed in over 60 ballets, in 21 of which he was the lead dancer.[1] As one of Mongolia’s first professional ballet dancers,[2] Baatar was Honored Artist of Mongolia for his contributions to the development of classical ballet.[3] Baatar also acted in films and television commercials. He is best known for his portrayal of Erdene in the film Tungalag Tamir.

Noroviin Baatar
Native name
Норовын Баатар
Born1936 (1936)
Aldarkhaan soum, Zavkhan aimag, Mongolia
Died (aged 88)
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
OccupationBallet dancer, Film actor
NationalityMongolian
Notable awardsHonored Artist of Mongolia (1969), Lodoidamba Award (2000), Cultural Leading Worker
SpouseD.Purevsuren

Early life and education

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In 1936, Baatar was born in Aldarkhaan soum, Zavkhan aimag as the only son of the local courier and traditional healer Norov and the herdswoman Donoi of the Sartuul. After moving to Ulaanbaatar from Zavkhan with his family during his childhood, Baatar completed the only arts and dance middle school in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 1950, and graduated Perm State Choreographic College in Perm, Soviet Union on a full scholarship in 1962 with distinction.[4]

Career

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N. Baatar in 1978, performing at Georgian National Opera Theater in Tbilisi, Georgia

After completing People's Republic of Mongolia's only arts and dance middle school in 1946[5]-1950,[6] Baatar worked at State Musical Drama Theatre in Ulaanbaatar as a full-time dancer, and then went to Russia to pursue further education in 1959-1962.[7] From 1963 on, Baatar worked as a professional ballet dancer at Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet until 1989.[8][9]

In 1977, Baatar was elected to become Deputy Member of the Mongolian Trade Union central council.[10]

In addition to performing in Mongolia, Baatar danced in Georgia, the Soviet Union, Hungary, China, Romania, Moldavia, and Yugoslavia.[11] At Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre and Leningrad’s Kirov Theatre, he performed alongside renowned dancers such as People’s Artist of the Soviet Union L. Sakhyanova and N. Chistokov. Moreover, Baatar performed in famous theatres like the Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko theatres, as well as in theatres in Romania, Yugoslavia, and several other countries.[1] In 1969 the Government of Mongolia awarded him the title of Honored Artist of Mongolia for his contributions to the development of classical ballet.

Even after his retirement in 1989,[12] he was invited to perform in ballets such as Giselle, Swan Lake and The Fountain of Bakhchisarai until the early 2010s, due to his highly regarded dancing skills.[13][14]

One critic says "N. Baatar has dedicated his rich, versatile experience and talent to the development of our classical dance and ballet. He is one of the veteran artists who serves as a role model for young artists. N. Baatar dances and acts with thoughtful precision in every movement. His performance is fluid and never excessive, skillfully transitioning from one role to another with genuine emotional expression".[15] Another critic also praises "[Baatar's] ability to enrich the fundamental movements he learned from the Perm Classical Ballet School with his inner emotions elevated him to the ranks of great dancers".[16]

Baatar also acted in films. He played the role of Erdene, the protagonist of The Clear Tamir [mn] (Тунгалаг Тамир),[17] a Mongolian film (1970–73) based on the famous novel of the same name, and appeared as a Jurchen court official in Munkh Tengeriin Khuchin Dor [By the Power of Eternal Heaven], a 1992 film depicting the biography of Genghis Khan.[18][19]

Personal life and death

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Baatar was married to People's Artist of Mongolia and singer Dashbaldangiin Purevsuren.[20][21] He died in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on 25 September 2024, at the age of 88.[1]

 
Baatar as a ballet dancer

Selected dancing performances

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No Year Composers Ballet and Performance Titles Main Roles
1 1953 Jamyan Our Collective Young Haymaker
2 1956 B. Asaryev The Fountain of Bakhchisarai Vaclav (Lead Role)
3 1958 S. Gonchigsurnaa Ganhuyag Ganhuyag (Lead Role)
4 1958 F. Yarullin Forest Spirit Aly Batar
5 1962 B. Asafyev The Fountain of Bakhchisarai Khan Girey
6 1963 Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade Sindbad the Sailor
7 1964 Leo Delibes The Girl with Blue Eyes Czardas Dance Soloist
8 1965 A. Zorina The Boy with the Onion Prince Orange
9 1965 E. Choidog The Flower Among Weeds Fierce Eagle
10 1965 S. Gonchigsurnaa Village Fair Khaydar
11 1967 C. Pugni Esmeralda Phoebus
12 1968 E. Choidog Eternal Friendship Dorlig
13 1968 B. Damdinsuren Legend of the Lake Suren Taij
14 1969 C. Gounod "Faust" Opera, Walpurgis Night Bacchus, God of Wine
15 1970 S. Gonchigsurnaa Friends Nasan Galdan Zangi
16 1971 L. Minkus Don Quixote Lorenzo the Toreador
17 1971 B. Asafyev The Flames of Paris Basque Dance
18 1972 S. Prokofiev Cinderella Cinderella's Father
19 1973 B. Damdinsuren The Hunter and the Deer Wolf
20 1973 E. Choidog Melody of Music Group Dance
21 1973 J. Chuluun Uran Khas Nobleman, Tiger
22 1975 A. Morozov Doctor Aybolit Baramaley
23 1975 P.I. Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Rothbart
24 1977 Spanish Folk Music Spanish Dance Collection Elegant Young Man
25 1977 E. Choidog Silver Crest Demon
26 1979 A. Adam Giselle Duke
27 1981 Z. Khangal Mountain of Treasures Copper Dance
28 1982 K. Kara-Karaev On the Path of Thunder Herd's Soldier
29 1982 P.I. Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Father
30 1984 A. Khachaturian Spartacus Shepherd's Dance
31 1985 D. Shostakovich Circle of Peace Group Dance
32 1986 A. Adam Le Corsaire Lord Saint
33 1987 J. Mend-Amar Three Heads of Fate Ceremony Official
34 1988 V. Boroldoi Song of the Shepherds Old Ravjikh
35 1989 L. Minkus La Bayadère Brahmin Priest
36 1990 P.I. Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty King
37 1990 S. Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Montague

Filmography

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  • Tungalag Tamir (1970-1973) - Erdene[22]
  • Munkh Tengeriin Khuchin Dor (1992) - A Jin court official[23]

Honours and awards

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  • Meritorious Artist/Honored Artist of Mongolia (Монгол Улсын Гавьяат Жүжигчин, 1969)[24]
  • Lodoidamba Award (Лодойдамбын нэрэмжит шагнал, 2000)[25]
  • Cultural Leading Worker medal (Соёлын тэргүүний ажилтан)

References

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  1. ^ a b c ""Тунгалаг тамир" киноны Эрдэнийн дүрээр танил болсон гавьяат жүжигчин, балетчин Н.Баатар таалал төгслөө". Eagle. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Хүүхэд насаа балетийн урлагт золиослогчид | News.MN".
  3. ^ "Mongolian Film Institute".
  4. ^ "Норовын Баатар". Кино-Театр.Ру. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Н.Баатар: Кино маань өнгөт байсан бол гэж бодох үе бий". mass.mn. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  6. ^ Gankhuyag Naidan. The Encyclopedia of Mongolian Theater (Ulaanbaatar: Majestic Publishing, 2020) ISBN 978-9919-23-385-3. p. 56
  7. ^ "Н.Баатар: Кино маань өнгөт байсан бол гэж бодох үе бий". mass.mn. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  8. ^ T. Tuul (2022). Монголын Баллет [Mongolian Ballet], Ulaanbaatar: Jikom Pressь ISBN 978-9919-27-775-8, p. 188-189
  9. ^ "Н.Баатар: Кино маань өнгөт байсан бол гэж бодох үе бий". mass.mn. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  10. ^ J. Jav, Монголын балетын урлагийн хөгжил [The development of Mongolian ballet art], Ulaanbaatar: State Publishing Department, 1983. p. 138
  11. ^ T. Tuul (2022). Монголын Баллет [Mongolian ballet], Ulaanbaatar: Jikom Press, p. 188-189
  12. ^ "Н.Баатар: Кино маань өнгөт байсан бол гэж бодох үе бий". mass.mn. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  13. ^ ""Бахчисарайн оргилолт булаг"-ын 60 жилийн ойг тэмдэглэлээ | News.MN". News.MN - Мэдээллийн эх сурвалж (in Mongolian). Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  14. ^ "Н.Баатар: Кино маань өнгөт байсан бол гэж бодох үе бий". mass.mn. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  15. ^ J. Jav, Монголын балетын урлагийн хөгжил [The development of Mongolian ballet art], Ulaanbaatar: State Publishing Department, 1983. p. 137
  16. ^ Gankhuyag Naidan. The Encyclopedia of Mongolian Theater (Ulaanbaatar: Majestic Publishing, 2020) ISBN 978-9919-23-385-3. p. 56
  17. ^ Christopher Atwood. Encyclopedia of Mongolia and the Mongol Empire (New York: Facts on File: 2004), p. 337
  18. ^ "Норовын Баатар". Кино-Театр.Ру. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  19. ^ "Н.Баатар: Кино маань өнгөт байсан бол гэж бодох үе бий". mass.mn. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  20. ^ "МУГЖ Н.Баатар: Итгэлт, Эрдэнэ хоёрын дүрийг оруулж хамаагүй реклам хийдэг хүмүүст би үнэн голоосоо дургүй".
  21. ^ "Монголын алдар цуутай гэр бүлүүд".
  22. ^ Тунгалаг тамир. /Монгол кино/. mongol-kino.mn. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  23. ^ https://x.com/ts_davka1/status/1838977051648520353
  24. ^ T. Tuul (2022). Монголын Баллет [Mongolian ballet] (Ulaanbaatar: Jikom Press) ISBN 978-9919-27-775-8, p. 188
  25. ^ "Н.Баатар: Кино маань өнгөт байсан бол гэж бодох үе бий".
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