The nutcracker from the royal ballet production credits. The nutcracker dvd trailer the royal ballet, 2009 youtube. Dec 10, 2015 known by everyone but nonetheless a wonder to listen to, it is the score that makes this ballet not only a christmas classic, but a wonderful piece of art, despite the sugary wrapping. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. The complete ballet of the nutcracker by the royal ballet at the royal opera house. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Royal ballet the nutcracker royal opera house londondance. The nutcracker is playing at the royal opera house until 14 january. London nutcrackers defy logic, and still delight the new. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets london box office. In the royal ballet s production, the sense of deep magic even extends to the kingdom of the sweets, especially when it. The royal city youth ballet company is a registered society formed in 1989.
The nutcracker has always been one of my favourite ballets and stories, so i always expect a lot when it comes to seeing a production of it. This is the nutcracker trailer the royal ballet by california film institute on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. Book your tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet at the royal opera house with london box office, official agent for londons west end shows. Following their sellout 2015 performances of swan lake, the imperial russian ballet company will return to australia to perform the nutcracker. I nutcracker the royal ballet, 2009 ntsc pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker. Herr drosselmeyer, a mysterious magician and creator of mechanical toys and clocks, was once employed at the royal palace, where he invented a. Francesca hayward as clara in peter wrights the nutcracker ph. I may just prefer the 1989 and 1985 productions, but like thoseas well as the 2001 royal ballet production i can watch this nutcracker over and over if i wanted to. We bridge the gap between dance schools and professional companies. Dec 05, 2017 peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wrightin 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favourite. Dec 24, 2006 any unauthorized use of any of the contents of the great performances online web pages may result in civil liability and criminal prosecution. Although the original 1892 marius petipa production was not a success, pyotr ilyich.
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. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. Played by orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden. Clara alina cojocaru drosselmeer anthony dowell 2000 kovent garden, the royal ballet. The first warm glow of christmas once again comes courtesy of peter wrights gorgeous production of the nutcracker, a seasonal classic at the royal ballet since 1984 now shown in the revision made for the reopening of the renovated royal opera house in 1999. We are a nonprofit organization which presents professional productions with elaborate costumes, sets and lighting. The classic ballet about young claras adventures in the play room on christmas night, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score.
I nutcracker the royal ballet, 2009 83 1h 48min 20 all this alltime 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 peter wrights glorious production. The english national ballet and the royal ballet both offer a moreorless traditional take on the story, but neither can resist the choreographic urge to mess about. Tickets may be purchased at the ticket office, located inside. Both star the breathtaking miyako yoshida as the sugar plum fairy. Sep 15, 2015 a young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in. Royal city youth ballet vancouvers home of the nutcracker. Revised by sir peter wright with sets designed by julia trevelyan oman, the new royal ballet production features an acclaimed cast, including. Royal ballet, royal opera house, london one of the very best seasonal treats for children and adults alike, the royal ballets nutcracker is a handsome, magical, thoroughly. Nutcracker from the royal ballet, the 2001 overview. In the royal ballets production, the sense of deep magic even extends to the kingdom of. Dec 15, 2015 this production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. Dec 19, 2015 book your tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet at the royal opera house with london box office, official agent for londons west end shows.
It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. English national ballet has had ten versions in sixty years. Performing in the nutcracker the royal ballet school. The royal ballet celebrates peter wrights 90th birthday with his muchloved production of this beautiful ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet duration. Dec 16, 2008 the nutcracker 5 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars. For more information and tickets, see the royal opera house website. Dec 28, 2016 the english national ballet and the royal ballet both offer a moreorless traditional take on the story, but neither can resist the choreographic urge to mess about. The royal ballet have over the years honed the nutcracker to perfection. Royale ballet the nutcracker bank of america theatre. The nutcracker our annual christmas tour nutcracker christmas tour. The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Dec 24, 2003 revised by sir peter wright with sets designed by julia trevelyan oman, the new royal ballet production features an acclaimed cast, including ivan putrov as the nutcracker, alina cojocaru as clara. The sugar plum fairy miyako yoshida nephew nutcracker ricardo cervera steven mcrae the prince steven mcrae drosselmeyer gary avis. Everything, the dancing, the stage, the lighting, all are superb. The nutcracker from the royal ballet introduction great. Sir peter wrights version of the nutcracker, after the original book by lev ivanov, performed by the royal ballet from the restored covent garden opera.
The illustrious cast of the imperial russian ballet company enjoy performing the nutcracker more than any other ballet from their. This production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. Nutcracker ballet costumes dance costumes ballet class ballet dancers ballerinas pa ballet city ballet modern dance street dance kameliendame. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet. Christmas wouldnt be christmas without this seasonal favorite in which a young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure. Since nureyev premiered his version of the nutcracker featuring royal ballet school students at the royal opera house in november 1967, it has become something of a tradition for the young students of the school to perform in each royal ballet production. Any unauthorized use of any of the contents of the great performances online web pages may result in civil liability and criminal prosecution.
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. The royal ballet the orchestra of the royal opera house. Wright the nutcracker ctc a young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful christmas adventure in this beautiful classical ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score. Watching the 2009 opus arte royal balet london nutcracker is a nice christmas tradition. I nutcracker the royal ballet, 2009 771h 48min20all. The nutcracker from the royal ballet great performances. A revival of peter wrights production of the nutcracker. Some companies revise their version of the christmas classic as regularly as changing the wallpaper. The nutcracker royal ballet bluray 2009 2010 region free.
Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Shop the nutcracker royal ballet blu ray 2009 2010 region free. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. We aim to create short clips offering a behind the scenes peek at the company. The genius of tchaikovsky created the nutcracker, one of the most recognisable and enduring music scores ever written. We have two versions available, from 2000 and 2009 respectively. I nutcracker the royal ballet, 2009 bluray, hd pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker bluray disc version the sugar plum fairy miyako yoshida nephew nutcracker ricardo cervera steven mcrae the prince steven mcrae drosselmeyer gary avis. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984.