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Dec 8, 2023 · 0:00 / 0:00. One Christmas Eve, young Clara is given an inanimate puppet, a nutcracker. Holding it in her arms, she falls asleep and dreams of a fantasy world where toys and fears come to life. Published in Berlin in 1816, this tale by Hoffmann, a master of German Romanticism, inspired Marius Petipa to create an initial dance version in 1892.
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The story of The Nutcracker goes back to the 19th century, when famed French choreographer Marius Petipa collaborated with the esteemed Tchaikovsky. The result: a classic ballet entitled The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. The first performance took place on December 18th, 1892 at St. Petersburg’s beloved Mariinsky Theatre.
Rudolf Nureyev's famous interpretation of Tchaikovsky's enchanted tale is performed by the Paris Opera Ballet Company and the pupils of the Ballet School. With 'The Nutcracker', Tchaikovsky explores the realm of childhood. It is music of incomparable lyricism and originality, evoking a dreamlike and sometimes disturbing world of whirling ...
The Nutcracker comes to life to defend Clara against a herd of now-giant mice. He summons an army of toy soldiers and a battle ensues. Clara realizes that if the mice are giant, the mouse trap probably is too, and comes to the Nutcracker’s aid. But slightly too late. The Nutcracker collapses.
Amidst tin soldiers, rats and oversized dolls, the world of childhood becomes a ballet. Clara's dreams and nightmares are brought to life through Tchaikovsky's sparkling, colourful score. In 1985, Rudolf Nureyev restaged the ballet at the Paris Opera with sets and costumes emphasising the tale's uncanny nature.
Highlights: Tchaïkovski's Iolanta & The Nutcracker. Two legendary performances in one, threading a tale of coming of age and the awakening of sexuality through precise choreography and enchanting song. Indulge in the Theatre in Paris Deluxe Opéra Package, an exclusive ticket package available even after standard sales for the opera are closed.
