Der Nussknacker - Royal Classical Ballet
"Nussknacker" - about the plot:
"Marie is eagerly anticipating Christmas Eve. Among many other gifts, she receives from the old, mysterious Uncle Drosselmeier, along with a dancing mechanical figure, a nutcracker that particularly appeals to Marie's childish imagination. Delighted, she falls asleep under the Christmas tree with the nutcracker in her arms. She has a strange dream. Uncle Drosselmeier makes the Christmas tree grow infinitely, and the nutcracker comes to life..."
The story takes the audience into a magical realm, where good and beauty reign, and where one wishes to return even as an adult. The fascinating splendor of the scenery and costumes, the fairy-tale plot, the music, and the dance complete this vital work full of romance and make the ballet evening a true celebration.
The libretto of the "Nussknacker" is based on the fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E. T. A. Hoffmann. This, for the composer, new theme—the discovery of the world through children at the threshold of adolescence—leaned on ideas from the symphonic world and culminated in a lyrical-philosophical poetry. The "Nussknacker," which is not particularly extensive in usual categories (only two acts) and was conceived as a puppet ballet for children, became a precursor to many manifestations of Russian ballet theater at the beginning of the 20th century due to its significance and richness of content as well as its new form.
Regarding its creation, it is said that Modest Tchaikovsky arranged the fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by German poet E.T.A. Hoffmann, which had become widely known during the last years of the 19th century, for his sister's children as a children's room play. His brother, Peter Iljitsch, was likely present at this family idyll. He reported this to his "Sleeping Beauty" choreographer Marius Petipa. Thus, the plan was born to turn this "Nussknacker" story into a ballet.
In the "Nussknacker," a new imagery finds its way into the ballet: The characteristic depiction of Uncle Drosselmeier and the Kingdom of Mice conveys a sense of "horror" and at the same time irony. The action dances are full of symphonic development: the growth of the fir tree, the Waltz of the Snowflakes, two Andante from the second act, which radiate a special warmth, humanity, and lyrical fullness of feelings unique to Tchaikovsky. Only with the 1892 premiere of the "Nussknacker"—a year before his death—did Tchaikovsky finally achieve the long-desired success as a ballet composer among his contemporaries.
With floating lightness and elegance, the ballet dancers make the exact work and athletic rigor behind the performance forgotten. With precise wing beats, the Royal Classical Ballet transports you to a world of weightlessness and poetry.
The highest perfection and impressive aesthetics combine to create a top-class ballet experience.
Each scene is vividly illustrated by a narrative, so that even the youngest in the audience can follow the danced scenes and the ballet plot.
For young and old, it is a welcome opportunity to experience the unique perfection of ballet and to effortlessly find access to the enchanting world of ballet.
Admission: 5:30 PM
Tickets available at the box offices until 10 AM on the day of the event and at the evening box office!
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