It creates a beautifully nostalgic feeling of the magic and excitement that Christmas evokes in children, with just the right amount of kitsch to make it enjoyable for all ages. Hoffman’s novella, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the story of young Clara, who is gifted a nutcracker by her godfather Drosselmeyer for Christmas and swept away into the magical world of the sugar plum fairy, is as gorgeous as it is timeless. Based on Alexandre Dumas’s adaptation of E.
Recommended for all library collections.Lisa Bernhardt is charmed by the Royal Ballet’s opulent rendition of The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House.Īs a piece of art, The Nutcracker needs little introduction. The Nutcracker is one of a handful of ballets that can truly be viewed and enjoyed by all ages. This is The Nutcracker for those who want their Christmases traditional and full of magic. Gary Avis’ realistic portrayal creates a more mysterious Drosselmeyer than the many cape swirlers of past productions. She has both the strength and delicacy of porcelain. In this her last year with The Royal Ballet, Miyako Yoshida dances The Sugar Plum Fairy gloriously. The entire production is classic in its best sense, not straying from original intent of story or choreography. This celebrated production is an especially visual treat with gorgeous costumes, bewitching sets and lighting, and magic growing Christmas tree. As one of the most popular ballets performed, especially in the United States, most are familiar with the story of young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker. This 25th anniversary of Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker was recorded live at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.
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