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Bookmark or Share- The Nutcracker - WikipediaThe 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 ...
- Why The Nutcracker Is Still an Important Christmas TraditionIt was Americans who turned first the ballet and then the German nutcracker toys into holiday fixtures, shaping Christmas celebrations ever since. Here’s why ballet performances — along with related movies, decorations, wrapping paper, and other ephemera — are still a core part of traditional holiday celebrations today.
- The Nutcracker Ballet Overview – Art de BalletThe Nutcracker ballet, also known as Ballet The Nutcracker, is a holiday classic. Since 1892, it has enchanted audiences with the magical story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. This article covers its rich history, notable evolutions, costumes, music, and key productions, showing why it remains a festive favorite.
- How Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker became a Christmas classic - BBCHow did Tchaikovsky’s ballet become a staple of the festive season? Clemency Burton-Hill goes in search of The Nutcracker’s universal appeal.
- The Nutcracker: A Brief History - Atlanta BalletThere is a Nutcracker for every taste, with nearly as many versions as there are dance companies that perform it. Atlanta Ballet continues the holiday tradition of The Nutcracker with a holiday spectacle performed live with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.
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