The synopsis nycb new york city ballet official site. Arabian dance, chinese dance, dance of the flutes, waltz of the flowers. Magically, he transforms the nutcracker into a dashing prince. The ferocious king of the mice challenges the nutcracker to a duel. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the school of american ballet join forces to make each performance as magical as possible. The stahlbaums had prepared for their annual christmas celebration all day. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. Tchaikovskys ballet of the nutcracker has come to sum. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area. The nutcracker site provides a central location for nutcracker ballet information.
The celesta is like a small piano, though it has fewer keys, and the mechanics are a bit different instead of strings the celestas hammers strike. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theater. What is the plot or storyline behind the nutcracker answers. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the. Whitaker center for science and the arts sunday, december. Soldier nutcracker in fancy rose gold white fur hat 10 inch. Dorrances choreography displays great respect and affection for nutcracker traditions.
Leopold stokowski conducting the philadelphia orchestra, recorded nov. The ballet was inspired by the nutcracker and the mouse king, published in 1815 by the german author e. The nutcracker leaves and the bed finds its way into a snowcovered forest. Now that the mouse king is dead, an ancient spell has been broken, and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. Godfather drosselmeier and his apprentice nephew had worked long and hard preparing this years magical gifts and were putting the. Dec 24, 2015 the story of the nutcracker in pictures. The music is based on tchaikovsky and we just bought what are called royalty free tracks which is basically music you can use for film, theatre, and of course stories. Nutcracker ballet mug mardigras6 nutcracker jester with diamond background.
Claras quick thinking helps the nutcracker defeat the king of the mice. Dumas story was an adaptation of the dark fairytale the nutcracker and the mouse king, written by e. The suite from the ballet the nutcracker was compiled as a substitute for the symphonic ballad the voyevoda on the programme of a russian musical society concert in saint petersburg scheduled for 29 february12 march 1892, at which tchaikovsky was due to. Nutcracker ballet gifts nutcrackers, ornaments and more. The house grows dark, and clara steals back into the room to look at her precious nutcracker. Sync to our storytime calendar and be notified when we next tour your city experience the worlds most famous ballet live on stage in a spellbinding production of the nutcracker created especially for children aged three and up. The nutcracker from atlanta ballet gets newage makeover in its 24th year natisha lance, 11alive, 2018.
Hoffmann, the nutcracker tells the story of clara, a young girl who dreams of having adventures with a nutcracker that she receives for christmas. The storyline follows the blueprint of nutcrackers all over the world. That night, she experiences the nutcrackers battle with an army of mice and his transformation into a handsome prince. Apr 30, 2020 the nutcracker is a ballet traditionally performed during christmas. The nutcracker from the royal ballet synopsis great. Act i its the night before christmas in 19thcentury russia, and marie, misha, their parents and their beloved nursemaid baba are busy preparing for the annual christmas eve party at their country estate. The nutcracker is the story of clara, a little girl who is given a wooden nutcracker as a christmas gift by the mysterious dr. Harvards federico cortese explains enduring appeal of the. Green is an expert on classical music and music history, with more than 10 years of both solo and ensemble performance experience. Feb 06, 2015 the royal ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with meaghan grace hinkis as clara, ricardo cervera as the nutcracker and gary avis as drosselmeyer, recorded in 2012. Unlike many other ballets, it is popular for children as well as adults. Alexandre dumas peres adaptation of the story by e. The scale of everything in this theater and the choreography is just out of this world, she said.
King nutcracker in red and gold hologram with crown 14 inch. Our petite nutcracker is a precious first nutcracker for our younger dancers and audiences. Dec 03, 2019 the ferocious king of the mice challenges the nutcracker to a duel. Nutcracker ballet mug mardigras1 3 masks, confetti and crown. Out of nowhere, giant mice scurry into the room, and the christmas tree begins to grow, higher and higher, until it towers over marie. The story of the nutcracker ballet scene descriptions. On friday night, my wife and i saw the sebastopol ballets production of the nutcracker at the analy high school auditorium. Hi sabz, im really glad you like a christmas nutcracker. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry. Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. The nutcracker is called the nutcracker because of the nutcracker prince, who is the main character, besides clara, or marie. Miniature overture, march, dance of the sugar plum fairy, trepak russian dance. He presents clara with her nutcracker doll and is the architect of her magical adventure. Whitaker center for science and the arts sunday, december 9.
The nutcracker is a ballet traditionally performed during christmas. The ballet of the nutcracker was inspired by the book the story of a nutcracker by alexandre dumas. Dec 24, 2014 the nutcracker s disturbing origin story. 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. The most amazing production of the nutcracker right here in santa cruz county. Then clara get a nutcracker from her uncle drossylmyer put when clara and her brother fritz get. Nutcracker suite by tchaikovsky go unlimited try now get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Clip from the nutcracker suite by peter tchaikovsky. Everything in the room disappears except for fritzs toy soldiers and the nutcrackerall now as big as marie. African american king nutcracker in red gold hologram 14 inch. Why this was once the worlds creepiest ballet from pedophilic godfathers to gruesome sevenheaded mice, the first versions of the classic ballet were.
The nutcracker returns and suddenly turns into a prince, who looks just like drosselmeyers nephew. During the holiday period, the entire company is immersed in activities surrounding george balanchines the nutcracker. A beautiful fairy who resembles claras sister louise. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Now 35, paine grew up in boston dancing the traditional nutcracker suite from the time she was six, playing multiple roles by the time she had cycled out of that production. He is transformed into a handsome prince and accompanies clara on her adventure. The story of the nutcracker in pictures books the guardian. The nutcracker leads the toy soldiers into battle with the mice, and marie helps him by throwing her slipper at the fierce mouse king, who the nutcracker then slays.
Herr drosselmeyer anthony dowell, a mysterious magician and creator of mechanical toys and clocks, was once employed at. We are planning to have a few stories in 2010 with specially commissioned music or musical arrangements. With mackenzie foy, keira knightley, morgan freeman, helen mirren. Clara or the lead girl likes an older boy peter who attends the party that claras family hosts. Act i as conceived by peter wright, after the original book by lev ivanov. Now that the mouse king is dead, an ancient spell has been broken, and the nutcracker is transformed into a. Discover the many roles in tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Micronut is an abbreviated version of the nutcracker ballet and attendance has become a tradition for many local schools, senior groups, and more. Go on a magical christmas adventure with a girl named clara as she is whisked away by a nutcracker prince to the kingdom of sweets. Give the gift of classical music by sharing this classic tale. Dorrance dances nutcracker suite a toetapping treat at the. A young girl is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy. The room is filled with the magical christmas spirit.
The story was based on a childrens fairy tale by e. Godfather drosselmeier and his apprentice nephew had worked long and hard preparing this years magical gifts and were putting the final touches on their creations. Heartbroken, clara begs uncle drosselmeyer for help. The nutcracker suite, a 25minute abbreviated version of the ballet, with a storyline that has the diablo family checking into a hotel suite to ring in. The january 2020 tour of storytime ballet is now complete. Boston ballet welcomes children and families to all of our performances, and attending the ballet is a wonderful experience to share with your children. The suite from the ballet the nutcracker was compiled as a substitute for the symphonic ballad the voyevoda on the programme of a russian musical society concert in saint petersburg scheduled for 29 february12 march 1892, at which tchaikovsky was due to conduct his own works. Leopold stokowski conducting the philadelphia orchestra. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. As she falls back asleep on the couch, her thoughts are filled with exciting, happy memories of the christmas eve party and the dancing dolls. Its a challenge atlanta ballet dancer emily carrico, who plays marie in the production, said the dancers are up for.
The nutcracker story royal opera house learning platform. Tchaikovskys ballet of the nutcracker has come to sum up the magic of the festive season. This was tchaikovskys last ballet, from which he compiled a. The work, which celebrates a decade of growth next winter, is the brainchild of connetic dance founder, director, and choreographer carolyn paine. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration. Uncle peter got a funny looking nutcracker toy as her gift. Apr 29, 2016 this is the nutcracker story for kids. It was a christmas eve and marie was waiting for uncle peter. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius petipa. He had been turned into a nutcracker by the evil mouse king, and only by the kings death could the nutcracker regain his human form. Lonely girl clara leonardo sandoval in a genderbending twist is suffering through her parents party. Cw 14, is a fairy ballet in 2 acts and 3 scenes, written and orchestrated by tchaikovsky between february 1891 and april 1892. The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Asked in drama and acting what is the storyline in a drama novel or.
It was a tradition for uncle peter to give marie presents the night before christmas. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. The nutcracker synopsis the national ballet of canada. The royal ballet performs the waltz of the snowflakes in the nutcracker, with meaghan grace hinkis as clara, ricardo cervera as the nutcracker and gary avis as drosselmeyer, recorded in 2012. Dec 24, 2003 act i as conceived by peter wright, after the original book by lev ivanov. Tchaikovsky s nutcracker, the story of a young girls journey to a magical land on christmas eve, is perhaps not only the composers most famous work but also one of the most famous ballets of all time. Our grande show features the full traditional storyline with highly trained dancers, honored local guests, gorgeous scenery, and the majestic score by tchaikovsky. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. Dec 14, 2018 clip from the nutcracker suite by peter tchaikovsky. Dec 03, 2018 go on a magical christmas adventure with a girl named clara as she is whisked away by a nutcracker prince to the kingdom of sweets. Recorded november 10, 1926 at the academy of music in philadelphia. That night, she experiences the nutcracker s battle with an army of mice and his transformation into a handsome prince.
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