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Date
9 June
Time
19:00
Duration
~ 2 hours
Place
Mikhailovsky Theater
The date and time of the ballet "The Nutcracker" may change!
Please note that the cast may change.
Director: Nacho Duato
Casting: Valeria Zapasnikova / Anna Kuligina / Priska Tsaizel / Anastasia Soboleva / Angelina Vorontsova, Nikita Chetverikov / Ivan Zaitsev / Ernest Latypov / Viktor Lebedev / Danila Khamzin.
The ballet "The Nutcracker" to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, directed by Nacho Duato, will once again delight us with its appearance on the stage of the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. The production is based on the classical libretto by Marius Petipa. Hurry to buy tickets for the ballet "The Nutcracker," as the performance will be unavailable on New Year's Eve.
The authors set the plot of Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann's fairy tale in the atmosphere of St. Petersburg in the early 20th century, before the Revolution. A family friend, inventor Drosselmeyer, gives Masha a mechanical Nutcracker doll. The toy, although seemingly inconspicuous, intrigued the girl. She began playing with it, even putting it to bed next to her. That night, a miracle occurs near the Christmas tree: all the toys come to life, but they are attacked by the treacherous Mouse King. The brave Nutcracker confronts him. Masha's friendship and love give him strength, he defeats the mouse army and becomes a handsome prince.
The sets, music, costumes, choreography, and, of course, the music create an incredible atmosphere of magic, celebration, and faith in miracles, which are so in tune with the arrival of the New Year.
The Nutcracker ballet will be a true holiday for the whole family, giving you moments of delight and a festive mood. Don't miss the opportunity to attend the performance!
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The ballet "The Nutcracker" is one of the most famous works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Based on the fairy tale by E. T. A. Hoffmann, the libretto was adapted by Marius Petipa, and the choreography was created by Lev Ivanov. The premiere took place at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg on December 18, 1892, and it was performed on the same evening as the opera "Iolanta." This marked the beginning of a new era in the theatrical culture of Russia.
The plot of the ballet differs from the original fairy tale with its softened and symbolic elements. In Alexandre Dumas' adaptation, it takes on a more fairy-tale quality. The ballet begins against the backdrop of a Christmas celebration, where the main character, a girl named Clara, receives a wooden toy—a Nutcracker—from her godfather, the master Drosselmeyer. Subsequently, the toy comes to life, and an incredible adventure full of magic and fantasy begins. The Nutcracker and Clara travel through enchanted lands, meeting the Sugar Plum Fairy and other characters.
Tchaikovsky's music, filled with charm and melodiousness, makes the performance popular worldwide. Musical numbers such as "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and "Waltz of the Flowers" are particularly beloved. The ballet is also visually appealing with its colorful costumes and impressive sets that create an atmosphere of magic and celebration.
Today, "The Nutcracker" remains a cherished Christmas performance. Many theaters offer audiences an annual opportunity to enjoy this magical ballet. For those who wish to immerse themselves in a fairy-tale atmosphere and appreciate the splendor of classical choreography, tickets for this performance are available on our website. This is not just a chance to enjoy art but also to connect with a legendary production that continues to inspire audiences of all ages.