He and sarah lamb appear as the starcrossed lovers for the first time together on the royal opera house stage following their highly acclaimed performance in the roles on the companys tour to taiwan in 2014. The nutcracker dvd trailer the royal ballet, 2009 youtube. Everything, the dancing, the stage, the lighting, all are superb. 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, recorded in 2012. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. Ivan vsevolozhsky and marius petipa adapted hoffmanns story for the ballet. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. Featuring principals lauren cuthbertson and matthew golding with director of. 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. A revival of peter wrights production of the nutcracker. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve.
The nutcracker has always been one of my favourite ballets and stories, so i always expect a lot when it comes to seeing a production of it. Scottish ballet in ashley pages the nutcracker, 2009. Royal ballets nutcracker is simply stunning londonist. The royal ballet is one of the great ballet companies of the world. The 2000 royal opera house nutcracker was an outstanding version of the ballet. Revised by sir peter wright with sets designed by julia trevelyan oman, the new royal ballet production features an acclaimed cast, including ivan putrov as the nutcracker. Leticia stock living the nutcracker dream londondance. The nutcracker, royal opera house, bow street, covent garden, wc2e 9dd. The royal ballet upper school, graduated into the royal ballet in 2009 and was. Opera, ballet and orchestra tour, abu dhabi, united arab emirates.
The royal opera house gave sir peter a splendidly ornate cake and a medallion. Several productions have captivated me like the 1989, 1985, 1977, 2001, 2009 and 1994 productions, and seeing as this 1968 performance was rudolf nureyev i was expecting great things. In canada the ballet will be screened on sunday, december 20 at cineplex and landmark cinemas. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable.
You can now see a recording of the show performed by the royal opera house encore at the natlab. Fairy and valeri hristov perform during a dress rehearsal for the nutcracker ballet at the royal opera house, london, 2007. Under the leadership of director kevin ohare, grand balletic tradition and an illustrious heritage are united with innovation, daring and exceptional standards of artistry, creativity and stagecraft to produce supreme theatre. 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 nutcracker by the royal ballet, royal opera house, london wc2 tickets 020 7304 4000.
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. I love the magical story and especially tchaikovskys gorgeous music. 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. Nutcracker ballet 2009, dvd new for sale online ebay. Royal opera house, london the royal ballet s fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. It is everything and more from our cosiest winter dreams. Join dancers from the royal ballet live in rehearsal as they prepare for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. Leticia stock living the nutcracker dream monday 7 december 2015 by laura dodge brazilian dancer leticia stock trained at the royal ballet upper school, graduated into the royal ballet in 2009 and was promoted to first artist earlier this year. 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. The royal ballet s nutcracker heralds the festive season. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is.
The nutcracker dvd the royal ballet 2009 the royal. Dancers from the royal ballet rehearse the nutcracker at the royal. Tchaikovsky, mark ermler, royal opera house covent. Royal opera house covent garden foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales company number 480523 charity registered number 211775. There is no better way to welcome the christmas season than with an evening in the company of peter wrights seminal production of the nutcracker at the royal ballet. Watching the 2009 opus arte royal balet london nutcracker is a nice christmas tradition. Royal opera house encore the nutcracker eindhoven news. Preparations for the nutcracker the royal ballet royal opera house. It will be screened in japan on february 6 and in australia in april. In advance of her debut as clara in the nutcracker, she talked to laura dodge about stress and snowflakes, dancer discipline and christmas in. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. Ballet and orchestra season at the royal opera house, covent garden, london.
Its the first fulllength score commissioned for the royal ballet in 20 years. 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. Principal dancer steven mcrae will dance romeo at the opening night of romeo and juliet on 19 september 2015 and at the live cinema relay and bp big screens performance on 22 september. In advance of her debut as clara in the nutcracker, she talked to laura dodge about stress and. Brazilian dancer leticia stock trained at the royal ballet upper school, graduated into the royal ballet in 2009 and was promoted to first artist earlier this year. The nutcracker is now arguably the most popular ballet in the world, although it almost didnt cross russian borders. If all youve heard of the nutcracker is the suite, then dont wait another moment before experiencing the full score. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in. The royal ballet s nutcracker is the ultimate christmas treat, never failing to delight young and old alike. Created in 1984 and enjoying the sumptuous, timeless designs of. Percussionist perfectly dodges a flying bass drum mallet in a hilariously dramatic 1812 overture.
Royal opera house videos sylvia pizzicato variation darcey bussell, the royal ballet. A tv screening of a production of alices adventures in wonderland by the royal ballet, staged at the royal opera house in london. Hari mountford royal ballet s nutcracker is simply stunning. There is much to love about this nutcracker, but at the same i was a little disappointed. With miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots. An abridged version of the ballet was first performed outside russia in budapest royal opera house in 1927, with choreography by ede. 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 the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. I nutcracker the royal ballet, 2009 77 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. Royal opera house sylvia pizzicato variation darcey. I may just prefer the 1989 and 1985 productions, but like thoseas well as the 2001 royal ballet production i can watch this nutcracker over and over if i wanted to. The 2010 battle of the nutcrackers began its run on december 6, 2010.
Home ballet dvds the nutcracker dvd the royal ballet 2009. I hope you enjoy the little music box ballet just the same. The nutcracker in rehearsal the royal ballet youtube. Vintage 1979 norman orr san francisco ballet nutcracker poster lew christensen. Ricardo cervera in the nutcracker, the royal ballet roh. It is presented as the stage version all camera angles from auditorium. Ricardo cervera as hanspeter nutcracker in peter wrights production of the nutcracker, the royal ballet ukproductionsthe nutcracker bypeterwright. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. The royal ballet presented him with a truly memorable performance of one of his bestloved and longestlived ballets.
Iohna loots as clara and artists of the royal ballet in peter wrights production of the nutcracker, the royal ballet ukproductionsthe nutcracker by. This is tchaikovskys complete nutcracker score, wellrecorded and performed by the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden, under the direction of mark ermler. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. In advance of making her debut as clara in the royal ballets. Clara alina cojocaru drosselmeer anthony dowell 2000 kovent garden, the royal ballet. 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. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Drosselmeyer is claras kind but mysterious godfather. This production has been in the royal s rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. He entertains the guests at the christmas party with magic tricks, such as presenting clockwork toys which seem to move independently and floating objects in the air.
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