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© Henrik Stenberg
The Nutcracker
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No Christmas is complete without the traditional holiday ballet The Nutcracker.
George Balanchine's version is crafted for children, yet its elegant and classical choreography also captivates an adult audience.
With the return of Christmas comes the revival of The Nutcracker, bringing back dancing snowflakes and waltzing flowers, mischievous mice, icy Snow Queens and warm-hearted Sugar Plum Fairies, enchanting grandmothers and mysterious godfathers, princes, princesses and much, much more.
Expect a bustling and lively scene at the Old Stage, where the Royal Danish Ballet, to George Balanchine's matchless choreography and Anthony Ward's vivid set design, performs the irresistible tale of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. A ballet brimming with magic and enchantment, accompanied by Tchaikovsky's timeless music, featuring melodies so familiar that many can easily hum them.
Christmas brings a cherished message, as The Nutcracker inspires twinkling, expectant eyes in loved ones of all ages. This unique and enchanting tale resonates across generations with anyone who holds Christmas dear. So, let the musicians strike up a joyful tune, for the dance now begins.
Program and cast
Expected duration: 2 hour(s) incl. 1 interval
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Set and costume design: Anthony Ward
Lighting design: Anders Poll
Conductor: Sebastian Almanzar
Orchestra: The Royal Danish Orchestra
Cast - Subject to change
Conductor: Sebastian Almanzar
The Royal Danish Theatre Old Stage
The Royal Danish Theatre (RDT, Danish: Det Kongelige Teater) is both the national Danish performing arts institution and a name used to refer to its old purpose-built venue from 1874 located on Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen. The theatre was founded in 1748, first serving as the theatre of the king, and then as the theatre of the country. The theatre presents opera, the Royal Danish Ballet, classical music concerts (by the Royal Danish Orchestra, which dates back to 1448), pop stars, and drama in several locations.
The Royal Danish Theatre organization is under the control of the Danish Ministry of Culture, and its objectives are to ensure the staging of outstanding performances that do justice to the various stages which it controls.
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