Ballet in 2 acts
Libretto: E. T. A. Hoffmann: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Choreography: Marius Petipa
First performance: 18 December 1892, Imperial Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia
Recorded: November and December 2009, Royal Opera House
The Sugar Plum Fairy: Miyako Yoshida
Nephew/Nutcracker: Ricardo Cervera /Steven McRae
The Prince: Steven McRae
Drosselmeyer: Gary Avis
This all-time ballet favourite, in which young Clara is swept into a fantasy adventure when one of her Christmas presents comes to life, is at its most enchanting in Wright’s glorious production - as fresh as ever in its 25th year. Tchaikovsky’s ravishing score, period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman (including an ingenious magical Christmas tree), an exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy (Miyako Yoshida) and chivalrous Prince (Steven McRae), the mysterious Drosselmeyer (Gary Avis) and vibrant dancing by The Royal Ballet make for a captivating performance. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound.
Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov
Extra Features
* Cast gallery
* Rehearsing at White Lodge
* Peter Wright tells the story of The Nutcracker
"One of the very best seasonal treats for children and adults alike, the Royal Ballet's Nutcracker is a handsome, magical, thoroughly traditional rendering of ETA Hoffmann's immortal if deeply strange story.'
---Sunday Express
Sound format: DTS 5.0 |
[ NTSC ] (1080i)