The nutcracker is one of my all time favourite ballets, stories and pieces of classical music, the story has such a timeless charm. During the battle, clara saves the nutcracker s life so breaking a magical spell that turned him from a boy to a toy and the mouse king is defeated. Stream the nutcracker, a playlist by royal opera house from desktop or your mobile device. When her nutcracker toy comes to life, young clara is transported by the magician drosselmeyer to a magical world of.
The young clara creeps downstairs on christmas eve to play with her favourite present a nutcracker doll. The nutcracker is one of my all time favourite ballets, stories and pieces of classical music, the story has such a timeless charm, that still entertains and enchants, and tchaikovskys score contains some of his bestknown music for good reason. Royal opera house bow street, wc2e 9dd london, united kingdom rated 4. Dec 01, 2009 the royal ballets nutcracker is 25 years old this year, and still sparklingly sweet. The australian ballets sydney opera house performances take place in the joan sutherland theatre formerly opera theatre. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. Join dancers from the royal ballet live in rehearsal as they prepare for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker royal ballet cheap theatre tickets royal. The royal ballets production and interpretation of the story was created by sir peter wright and premiered at the royal opera house in 1984. The nutcracker in rehearsal the royal ballet youtube. This is a fulllength youtube featured 1 hour, 48 minutes long video of the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, conducted by the legendary conductor evgeny svetlanov and choreographed by peter wright after lev ivanov and released by the bbc. Their journey to the land of sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of all ballet moments, such as. I t is not just the ravishing prettiness of its designs that makes the royal ballets nutcracker the best in town.
The nutcracker by royal opera house free listening on. Miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots, ricardo cervera, orchestra of the royal opera house, koen kessels, the royal ballet, peter wright. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. Im from italy and the way the art director recreated a southern italian village was fantastic and so accurate. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful christmas adventure in this beautiful classical ballet, danced to tchaikovskys. Bbc royal opera house this is a fulllength youtube featured 1 hour, 48 minutes long video of the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, conducted by the legendary conductor evgeny svetlanov and choreographed by peter wright after lev ivanov and released by the bbc. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet. It was my first time at the royal opera house in london and i loved every minute of it. The nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family. Sir peter wrights 1984 production of the christmas ballet par excellence really is the benchmark for how the nutcracker should look and feel, and its broadcast as part for the royal opera house live cinema relays programme is a fitting start to christmas celebrations worldwide.
In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. Just down the road, at the london coliseum, the english national ballet is. There have been several recorded childrens adaptations of the e. Sir peter wrights 1984 production of the christmas ballet par excellence really is the benchmark for how the nutcracker should look and feel, and its broadcast as part for the royal opera house live cinema relays programme is a fitting start to christmas celebrations worldwide it comes down to the passion of all involved. Hoffmanns original story was darker than the ballet, but the plot remains largely the same. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. The royal ballets production of the nutcracker has a richly traditional air. Royal opera house darcey bussell sylvia darcey bussell and roberto bolle star in frederick ashtons sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent threeact form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the royal ballet. In addition, where should i look for tickets and when is the best time to buy them. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden.
Join us on opening night as we pay tribute to our many claras of the past, along with other san francisco ballet school alumni who have been part of sf ballets nutcracker tradition from the very beginning. 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. The nutcracker royal opera house special screening youtube. Jan 15, 2019 the nutcracker royal ballet tickets tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet at royal opera house, london. The sydney opera house honours our first nations by fostering a shared sense of belonging for all australians, and we acknowledge the gadigal people, traditional custodians of tubowgule, the land on which the opera house stands. From the very first notes of tchaikovskys overture to the nutcracker, a sense of mystery and magic pervades the theatre as herr drosselmeyer. Our venue box office is located inside the opera house foyer. It was first performed in at the marinsky theatre in st petersburg in 1892. Tchaikovskys muchloved music is matched to a magical adventure on christmas eve for clara and her nutcracker doll. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is swept into a fantasy adventure where she meets an exquisite sugar plum fairy, a chivalrous prince and the mysterious drosselmeyer amongst a whole host of classic characters, performed by the worldrenowned royal ballet.
But the mysterious magician drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. Nutcracker is most magical for children 5 and older. Peter wright has adjusted his production over the years, but its kept its period warmth. The nutcracker is a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. No children under age 3 are allowed, including babes in arms. The royal ballets production of the nutcracker will be broadcast live from the royal opera house to theatres across the uk.
The nutcracker suite at royal festival hall classical. Dec 12, 2017 the young clara creeps downstairs on christmas eve to play with her favourite present a nutcracker doll. Why the royal ballet love performing the nutcracker youtube. The nutcracker at the royal opera house country life.
A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. From londons beautifully refurbished covent garden opera house comes this elegant new production with one of tchaikovskys most enduring scores for. The royal ballets nutcracker reigns supreme for sparkling technique, shimmering sets, dancing snowflakes and the whole seasonal shebang. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet. Royal opera house, london a judicious blend of magic and realism allows the dancers in peter wrights production maximum expressive licence. Jan 20, 2020 kirov, bolshoi, royal, san francisco, abt etc. This production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. Written in the early 1890s, this was the last ballet score tchaikovsky wrote. For more detailed information please also visit the sydney opera houses official website sydneyoperahouse. We take you behind the scenes at the royal opera house as the royal ballet put together their superb version of the nutcracker for christmas. The nutcracker royal opera house tickets event dates.
Dec 24, 2003 from londons beautifully refurbished covent garden opera house comes this elegant new production with one of tchaikovskys most enduring scores for the ballet. In this uncertain time, and as productions and events are postponed at the royal opera house and around the world, we have created a schedule of free broadcasts and live content that audiences can. In cinemas december 2010 a magician with secrets, an enchanted gift, a battle with the mouse king, a guiding angel and a visit through the land of snow to th. This recording is of a very high quality every piece of music is clear and crisp. The royal ballet celebrates peter wrights 90th birthday with his muchloved production of this beautiful classical ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score. Dec 23, 2015 we take you behind the scenes at the royal opera house as the royal ballet put together their superb version of the nutcracker for christmas. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice london. And finally, what would be the difference between the performance at the royal opera house the royal ballet and the london coliseum english national ballet, the latest being cheaper. After defeating the mouse king, the nutcracker and clara travel through the land of snow to the kingdom of sweets, where the sugar plum fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances. The nutcracker at royal opera house dance time out london. The ballet draws on all the imagination and fantasy of e. A new youtube series covers some of the basics of ballet, presented by the royal ballets tarabrigitte bhavnani. Dec 05, 20 a scene from the nutcracker at the royal opera house roh the royal ballets nutcracker is the most traditional of british productions. The nutcracker from the royal ballet introduction great.
The nutcracker act ii the dance of the sugar plum fairy, coda by myballetstellar. In celebration, drosselmeyer sweeps clara and the nutcracker off to the kingdom of sweets, where they meet the sugar plum fairy and take part in a wonderful display of dances. Hoffmann story the basis for the ballet using tchaikovskys music, some quite faithful, some not. One that was not was a version titled the nutcracker suite for children, narrated by metropolitan opera announcer milton cross, which. Royal opera house covent garden foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales company number 480523 charity registered number 211775. Although this music is synonymous with christmas, it is spectacular to listen to at all times of the year. Sweeping majestically down a long, narrow corridor lined with framed blackandwhite portraits of musicians, a freshfaced dancer bearing a large hoop of white netting approaches a rehearsal studio. Dec 03, 2018 peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. Welcome to the sydney opera house sydney opera house. There are 2 wheelchair spaces at the opera house located on row b of the circle b1 and b4, one has an accompanying seat next to it and one has an accompanying seat directly behind.
It is not quite as good as that production but still captures the ballets festive charm, magic, fun and enchantment. Christmas simply wouldnt be christmas without the royal ballets classic production of the nutcracker. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice. The original ballet was created by marius petipa and lev inavov with an original music score composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. With origins in greek mythology, sylvia was loved by aminta, abducted by orion and eventually rescued by eros.
A magician with secrets, an enchanted gift, a guiding angel and a visit through the land of snow to the kingdom of sweets. These dancers need a superb production in which to shine. Their journey to the land of sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of all ballet moments, such as the. And finally, what would be the difference between the performance at the royal opera house the royal ballet and the london coliseum english national ballet.
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. Written in the early 1890s, this was the last ballet score tchaikovsky wrote he died less than a year after it was premiered. The nutcracker, royal opera house, london the independent. Area dancers join nutcracker on stage at detroit opera house. Any interpretation of the nutcracker will benefit from the glorious sweeping tchaikovsky score, which was played superbly here by the orchestra of the royal opera house under the direction of koen kessels, rightly receiving the biggest cheer of the evening. Nov 21, 20 celebrate the season when ncm fathom events, royal opera house and arts alliance bring tchaikovskys beloved holiday classic the nutcracker to the big screen in a magical one night event. Buy the nutcracker royal opera house tickets from the official site.
Hoffmanns story of christmas eve, when young clara creeps downstairs for one of. The royal ballets the nutcracker is the quintessential christmas ballet. An abridged version of the ballet was first performed outside russia in budapest royal opera house in 1927, with choreography by ede. Things are as jolly and festive as ever at covent garden, with the annual revival of peter wrights production of the nutcracker 4. Dec 09, 2018 the nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family. This is a timeless musical classic from tchaikovsky, performed wondrously by the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden. Subscribe to our channel to receive notifications about new ballet and opera clips. 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. The theatre is stunning and the performances unbelievable what a great scenography too. In 1919, choreographer alexander gorsky staged a production which eliminated the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier and gave their dances to clara and the nutcracker prince, who were played by adults instead of children. To get the most out of your ballet experience at the sydney opera house please read the following information. Welcome to michigan opera theatre at the detroit opera house.