Played by orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden. The nutcracker is playing at the royal opera house until 14 january. 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 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. I nutcracker the royal ballet, 2009 771h 48min20all. The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The royal ballet the orchestra of the royal opera house koen kessels, conductor. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Although the original 1892 marius petipa production was not a success, pyotr ilyich. A revival of peter wrights production of the nutcracker. 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. 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. 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.
English national ballet has had ten versions in sixty years. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. 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. Sep 15, 2015 a young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. 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. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. Christmas wouldnt be christmas without this seasonal favorite in which a young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure. The nutcracker from the royal ballet production credits.
We aim to create short clips offering a behind the scenes peek at the company. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. The royal ballet celebrates peter wrights 90th birthday with his muchloved production of this beautiful ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score. Oh, and the extra features are fun too, especially getting to hear peter wright tell the story of the nutcracker to the children in a rehearsal space. Nutcracker ballet costumes dance costumes ballet class ballet dancers ballerinas pa ballet city ballet modern dance street dance kameliendame. Everything, the dancing, the stage, the lighting, all are superb. Shop the nutcracker royal ballet blu ray 2009 2010 region free. The nutcracker dvd trailer the royal ballet, 2009 youtube.
Royale ballet the nutcracker bank of america theatre. Revised by sir peter wright with sets designed by julia trevelyan oman, the new royal ballet production features an acclaimed cast, including. In the royal ballet s production, the sense of deep magic even extends to the kingdom of the sweets, especially when it. The royal ballet the orchestra of the royal opera house. The classic ballet about young claras adventures in the play room on christmas night, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score.
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. I nutcracker the royal ballet, 2009 ntsc pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker. This is the nutcracker trailer the royal ballet by california film institute on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. Some companies revise their version of the christmas classic as regularly as changing the wallpaper. Royal city youth ballet vancouvers home of the nutcracker. 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. Tickets may be purchased at the ticket office, located inside. The genius of tchaikovsky created the nutcracker, one of the most recognisable and enduring music scores ever written. 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. 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.
When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is. Following their sellout 2015 performances of swan lake, the imperial russian ballet company will return to australia to perform the nutcracker. 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. London nutcrackers defy logic, and still delight the new. 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. 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. The illustrious cast of the imperial russian ballet company enjoy performing the nutcracker more than any other ballet from their.
Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. Clara alina cojocaru drosselmeer anthony dowell 2000 kovent garden, the royal ballet. This production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. For more information and tickets, see the royal opera house website. We bridge the gap between dance schools and professional companies. Book your tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet at the royal opera house with london box office, official agent for londons west end shows. The sugar plum fairy miyako yoshida nephew nutcracker ricardo cervera steven mcrae the prince steven mcrae drosselmeyer gary avis. Francesca hayward as clara in peter wrights the nutcracker ph. I struggle not to suspend disbelief but faced with the royal ballets latest revival of peter wrights 1984 production, coinciding with. Any unauthorized use of any of the contents of the great performances online web pages may result in civil liability and criminal prosecution. In the royal ballets production, the sense of deep magic even extends to the kingdom of. 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, 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. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. Herr drosselmeyer, a mysterious magician and creator of mechanical toys and clocks, was once employed at the royal palace, where he invented a. 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. Hello, and welcome to birmingham royal ballet s vimeo channel. Watching the 2009 opus arte royal balet london nutcracker is a nice christmas tradition. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet.
The nutcracker from the royal ballet great performances. Both star the breathtaking miyako yoshida as the sugar plum fairy. We are a nonprofit organization which presents professional productions with elaborate costumes, sets and lighting. But i hope that the revisionist gene passes this one by at the royal ballet because wrights spectacular, idealistic vision simply cannot be improved. The nutcracker our annual christmas tour nutcracker christmas tour. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wrightin 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favourite. Dec 16, 2008 the nutcracker 5 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets london box office. The royal city youth ballet company is a registered society formed in 1989. 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 complete ballet of the nutcracker by the royal ballet at the royal opera house. Nutcracker from the royal ballet, the 2001 overview. The royal ballet have over the years honed the nutcracker to perfection. The nutcracker royal ballet bluray 2009 2010 region free.