The Nutcracker (Russian: Щелкунчик [a], romanized: Shchelkunchik, pronounced [ɕːɪɫˈkunʲt͡ɕɪk] ⓘ), Op. 71, is an 1892 two-act classical ballet (conceived as a ballet-féerie; Russian: балет-феерия, romanized: balet-feyeriya) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, set on Christmas Eve at the foot of a Christmas tree in a ...

Enjoy the beautiful melodies composed by the iconic composer Tchaikovsky and dive into ... The Nutcracker is amongst the most popular ballet music ever written.

In this full-length playlist, you’ll enjoy every act of this beloved holiday classic, featuring breathtaking choreography, stunning costumes, and the beautiful score that brings the story to life....

Mar 19, 2025 · The Nutcracker is a ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, first performed in December 1892. The Nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King.

The Nutcracker (Щелкунчик) [1], Op. 71 (TH 14 ; ČW 14), is a fairy ballet in 2 acts and 3 scenes, written and orchestrated by Tchaikovsky between February 1891 and April 1892. The story was based on a children's fairy tale by E. T. A. Hoffmann, adapted by Alexandre Dumas.

Dec 4, 2023 · It’s The Nutcracker, composed by Russia’s Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky—of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty fame—and for many people, Christmas isn’t really Christmas without it. Here are eight...

Often described as the least of Tchaikovsky’s three ballets, it has been derided by scholars for its ‘trite’ plot (Clara’s ultimate reward, after rescuing her wooden prince, is a child’s paradise of …

Explore the origins of the classic Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker, from Tchaikovsky's inspiration to its journey to the US. Click to listen to a brief history.

Oct 31, 2024 · Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is commissioned by Ivan Vsevolozhsky, the director of the Imperial Mariinsky theatre, to compose a score for The Nutcracker, which turns out to be the last of Tchaikovsky’s three ballet scores (after Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty).

For over a century, the Nutcracker ballet has enchanted audiences with Tchaikovsky’s enchanting music and Marius Petipa’s intricate choreography. Since its premiere in the 1940s, this timeless classic has captivated Western audiences with its magical tale.