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
Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score combines with the magical choreography inspired by Lev Ivanov in an atmosphere of fantasy and the supernatural. Hoffmann's Christmas story unfolds with breathtaking splendour and beauty in the most festive and enduring of all ballets. The Royal Ballet, whose Director, Sir Anthony Dowell, plays Drosselmeyer, is joined by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
Extras:
*THE TRANSFORMATION REVEALED - Behind-the-scenes secrets of the spectacular Christmas tree scene
*Producer Sir Peter Wright on the production and Sir Anthony Dowell on the role of Herr Drosselmeyer
*Fixed wide shots of the Snowflakes and Transformation scenes
*24 page illustrated booklet with synopsis in English, French and German
Herr Drosselmeyer: Anthony Dowell
Clara: Alina Cojocaru
Der Nussknacker/Hans-Peter: Ivan Putrov
Die Zuckerfee: Miyako Yoshida
Der Prinz: Jonathan Cope |
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