The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet. Darcey bussell as princess aurora in the sleeping beauty bill cooperroh 2011. The national nutcracker project has had such impact the doors to this wonderful and exciting art form have now opened. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. Throughout december, our guest blogger gavin plumley will be dissecting the nutcracker on his blog, entartete musik. Birmingham royal ballets production is at the o2, greenwich, from. We follow clara on a journey through the worlds of her imagination, as she drifts to sleep on christmas eve. The children now talk about the royal opera house like they know it and they have even remembered the dancers names. The royal ballet celebrates peter wrights 90th birthday with his muchloved production of this beautiful classical ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score. The nutcracker, royal opera house and coliseum, london. 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.
Join dancers from the royal ballet live in rehearsal as they prepare for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. Royal opera house muscat is the leading arts and culture organization in the sultanate of oman. The nutcracker is at the royal opera house in london until 18 january. Located in muscat, oman, the vision of the opera house is to serve as a.
Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal ballet. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house. 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 ballet equivalent of its a wonderful life, the nutcracker is a joyful celebration of christmas with a hint of darkness at its heart. If the mayans were right, and the lights go out in four days time, then some of us will disappear with the happy memory of the royal ballets. The royal ballets nutcracker is a magical christmas classic that relies on a painstakingly precise behindthescenes. A throwback clip from the royal opera s anna nicole which premiered in 2011 the opera is based. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. Iohna loots, who plays clara in the royal ballets performance of the nutcracker, runs through a dress rehearsal at the royal opera house in london. I like the music and to see the ballet again brought back a sweet memory. Miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots. Bolshoi ballet collection the nutcracker 2011 region free. Subscribe to our channel to receive notifications about new ballet and opera clips.
Giselle remains one of the most popular romantic ballets of all time. The nutcracker in rehearsal the royal ballet youtube. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. The story brings together an engaging mix of human passions, supernatural forces, and t. Iohna loots the royal ballet the orchestra of the royal opera house conductor. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. This production has been in the royal s rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. Melinda traves responded on 22 september 2011 at 10. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 27, 2011.
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 the kingdom of sweets. If its a close look at the costumes youre after, royal opera house collections contains details of a number of costumes from productions past. Every day until christmas day, gavin will be looking at everything to do with the. The opera series began with adriana lecouvreur from the royal opera house. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to uk. Royal opera house, london the royal ballets fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. Whatever your memory, there are a number of ways to share it and enter the.
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