The Nutcracker (Russian: Щелкунчик [a], romanized: Shchelkunchik, pronounced [ɕːɪɫˈkunʲt͡ɕɪk] ⓘ), Op. 71, is an 1892 two-act classical ballet (conceived as a ballet-féerie; Russian: балет-феерия, romanized: balet-feyeriya) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, set on Christmas Eve at the foot of a Christmas tree in a ...

Dec 29, 2024 · The Nutcracker is a ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, first performed in December 1892. The Nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® is one of the most complex theatrical, staged ballets in the Company's active repertory. The popularity of the ballet is immense and it provides an unforgettable spark to everyone's holiday season.

Nov 28, 2024 · Known worldwide by ballet and non-ballet fans alike, Nutcracker is celebrated as a festive staple, enjoyed by audiences for over a century. But what is the story of Nutcracker? Where have you heard its iconic music before? And what characters can you expect to see on stage in our brand-new production this winter?

The Nutcracker is amongst the most popular ballet music ever written. Enjoy the beautiful melodies composed by the iconic composer Tchaikovsky and dive into ...

Cradling her Nutcracker doll, she remembers, and wonders…was this all a dream? Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker is based on the libretto by Alexandre Dumas père, titled The Tale of the Nutcracker, which is adapted from E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story …

The Nutcracker is a classical ballet in two acts. It is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann 's 1816 fairy tale The Nutcracker and the Mouse King . It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the Land of Sweets on Christmas Eve .

May 21, 2019 · Learn about the characters, plot, music, interesting facts, and upcoming performances of The Nutcracker, one of the most famous classical ballets.

Daniel Jaffé tells the tale of a magical masterpiece. When the young Clara’s eccentric godfather, Drosselmeyer, drops in bearing gifts, it is clear this will be a Christmas like no other. Bewigged …

Oct 31, 2024 · There is a Nutcracker for every taste, with nearly as many versions as there are dance companies that perform it. Atlanta Ballet continues the holiday tradition of The Nutcracker with a holiday spectacle performed live with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.