A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Subscribe to our channel to receive notifications about new ballet and opera clips. Find out more here peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and. Sunday express cast miyako yoshida the sugar plum fairy steven mcrae the prince gary avis herr drosselmeyer iohna loots clara. Lauren cuthbertson and federico bonelli dance the exquisite sugar plum fairy and her prince. Audience responses to the royal ballets christmas classic, broadcast live to. Find out more at pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys nutcracker score was commissioned by the director of the russian imperial. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. It is christmas eve and herr drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family living room becomes a great battlefield, and a magical journey takes them through the land of snow to the kingdom of sweets. Lev ivanovs 1892 ballet combined with tchaikovskys sumptuous, iconic score are presented in a festive period setting with vivid designs to make this a charming and magical production. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is.
The ballet will be relayed live to cinemas around the world on 3 december 2018. Join the royal ballet as they rehearse christmas classic, the nutcracker. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. Dumas story was an adaptation of the dark fairytale the nutcracker and the mouse king, written by e. Royal opera house, london the royal ballet s fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell.
One of the very best seasonal treats for children and adults alike, the royal ballets nutcracker is a handsome, magical, thoroughly traditional rendering of eta hoffmanns immortal if deeply strange story. Why the royal ballet love performing the nutcracker youtube. Come and experience stunning performances of music and dance, backstage tours, delicious food and drink, at a historic landmark in the heart of londons theatreland. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker collier, dowell, royal ballet covent garden. Find out more at peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. The royal ballets the nutcracker is the quintessential christmas ballet. When her nutcracker toy comes to life, young clara is transported by the magician drosselmeyer to a magical world of excitement and delight.
To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house. The nutcracker in rehearsal the royal ballet youtube. The royal ballet s revival is a joyful return, an ideal combination of traditional warmth and newminted detail. This production has been in the royal s rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favourite. The secrets of dancing the nutcracker s sugar plum fairy the royal ballet.
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