The story of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King was transformed into a magical ballet in 1892 – and is now a Christmas favourite. A bit like a Tchaikovsky 'Toy Story', the enchanting narrative is ...

24 The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 The Queen of Spades, Op. 68 The Nutcracker, Op. 71 In Eugene Onegin (1877-8), Tchaikovsky created one of the most original and enduring masterpieces of Russian opera.

The 19th-century Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky—still popular today for such works as The Nutcracker and the 1812 ...

The Royal Ballet Sinfonia invite us into their rehearsal rooms as they prepare for their Christmas performances of Tchaikovsky’s seasonal favourite: The Nutcracker. Show more The Royal Ballet ...

Tchaikovsky's beloved The Nutcracker ballet is getting a modern spin this holiday season with the help of a hip-hop legend. Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons stars alongside Allison Holker Boss and Stephen ...

As the holiday season begins, so does the season of "The Nutcracker." With music by Tchaikovsky and magical characters like sugar plum fairies and snow flakes brought to life on stage, the classic ...

Next On Air 17:30 Opera on 3 View full schedule Most of what we know about Tchaikovsky's personal life is gleaned from his letters - unsurprisingly, since around 5000 of them have survived.

Performed by the World Ballet Company, The Nutcracker is a family-friendly show featuring a score by Tchaikovsky and 40 professional ballet dancers from all over the globe. The World Ballet ...

It is ALL about Tchaikovsky! This is a man whose life ... And yet, this wonderful man, who died at 53 years of age, gave us "The Nutcracker," "Sleeping Beauty," the "1812 Overture" and, at our ...