As a child, it was a bit confusing to follow the story line. Peter wright, choreographer and director after lev ivanov recorded live at the royal opera house, november and december 2009. Free streaming of ballet and opera from the royal opera. Mrs davies and mr moore took the whole of year 56 to see a live production of the nutcracker, which was broadcast at cineworld.
Royal opera house videos sylvia pizzicato variation darcey bussell, the royal ballet. Nephew nutcracker ricardo cervera steven mcrae the prince steven mcrae drosselmeyer gary avis. Battle of the nutcrackers watch the winner dec 22 youtube. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. Royal opera house encore the nutcracker eindhoven news. A tv screening of a production of alices adventures in wonderland by the royal ballet, staged at the royal opera house in london. Everything, the dancing, the stage, the lighting, all are superb. In this recording 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. The ending is almost completely different from the later royal ballet versions. Headresses from a 1940 or 1950s royal opera production of the ballet the nutcracker composed by score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 1892, adapted from e. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden.
This crisis is impacting theatres and arts venues across the globe. The 2010 battle of the nutcrackers began its run on december 6, 2010. Free streaming of ballet and opera from the royal opera house. From the dressmaking studios and makeup studios to the upholster and setconstruction ateliers delve into the secrets of the opera s professions and discover the unique expertise of the houses mastercraftsmen.
Countless versions of tchaikovskys tuneful music have been performed around the world over. The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. The royal ballet have over the years honed the nutcracker to perfection. The best seat at londons royal opera house vanity fair. Royal opera house, london the royal ballet s fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. Watching the 2009 opus arte royal balet london nutcracker is a nice christmas tradition. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. Principal danseur vladyslav bosenko premieres with moscow ballet as nutcracker prince in the great russian nutcracker 2019.
Herr drosselmeyer anthony dowell, a mysterious magician and creator of mechanical toys and clocks, was once employed at. The royal ballet is committed to enriching peoples lives through ballet. The nutcracker is now arguably the most popular ballet in the world, although it almost didnt cross russian borders. The nutcracker dvd trailer the royal ballet, 2009 youtube. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. Libretto by yuri grigorovich after the fairytale of the same name by ernst theodor amadeus hoffmann, ideas from the scenario by marius petipa used. Royal opera house, londonpeter wrights 25yearold production has a nearinfallible charm because at the heart of its gorgeous confectionary of dance, music and design is. Royal opera house covent garden foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales company number 480523 charity registered number 211775.
Its the first fulllength score commissioned for the royal ballet in 20 years. 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. Royal opera house sylvia pizzicato variation darcey. Qatar happening february 2016 by qatar happening issuu. Scottish ballet in ashley pages the nutcracker, 2009. Spencer knows every aspect of this large and complex theater that is home to the royal opera and royal 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. The nutcracker from the royal ballet synopsis great. Iohna loots as clara and artists of the royal ballet in peter wrights production of the nutcracker, the royal ballet ukproductionsthe nutcracker by. Royal ballet the nutcracker royal opera house londondance. The nutcracker by the royal ballet, royal opera house, london wc2 tickets 020 7304 4000. Royal ballet, royal opera house, london one of the very best seasonal treats for children and adults alike, the royal ballet s nutcracker is a handsome, magical, thoroughly. Peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most enduring and enchanting versions of the nutcracker.
It included two very traditional versions the 1989 bolshoi ballet s nutcracker and the 2009 royal ballet nutcracker as well as the berlin state opera ballet s nutcracker, maurice bejarts nutcracker, and the ballet of. The royal ballet the orchestra of the royal opera house koen kessels, conductor. Editorinchiefs letter qhs editorinchief tells you whats happening this month. This blu ray comes with a special feature that describes the ballet version of the story, which is based on the nutcracker and the mouse king. An abridged version of the ballet was first performed outside russia in budapest royal opera house in 1927, with choreography by ede. Preparations for the nutcracker the royal ballet royal opera house. Iohna loots and artists of the royal ballet in the nutcrac. 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. 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. 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. You can now see a recording of the show performed by the royal opera house encore at the natlab. Ricardo cervera in the nutcracker, the royal ballet rohjohan persson, 2009 ricardo cervera as hanspeter nutcracker in peter wrights production of the nutcracker, the royal ballet ukproductions thenutcrackerbypeterwright 0 comments taken on november 26, 2009. Qhs editorinchief tells you whats happening this month.
In act ii, clara and hanspeter drosselmeyers nephew, who was formerly the nutcracker do not take part in the dances at the sugar plum fairys kingdom, as they do in the later royal ballet versions. Qatar happening february 2015 by qatar happening issuu. Ballet dvd the birmingham royal ballet the nutcracker region code. Vote for your favorite throughout december watch the winner december 22 8et5pt. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. This years battle of the nutcrackers features four unique and celebrated versions.