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The Nutcracker (Щелкунчик) , Op. 71 (TH 14 ; ČW 14), is a fairy ballet in 2 acts and 3 scenes, written and orchestrated by Tchaikovsky between February 1891 and April 1892. The story was based on a children's fairy tale by E. T. A. Hoffmann , adapted by Alexandre Dumas .
Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker has enchanted audiences for over a century, but what is the secret to its popularity? Daniel Jaffé unlocks a magical masterpiece.
Aug 29, 2018 · Synopsis of Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker' Ballet. Robbie Jack/Corbis via Getty Images. By. Aaron Green. Updated on 08/29/18. Tchaikovsky 's "Nutcracker," the story of a young girl's journey to a magical land on Christmas Eve, is perhaps not only the composer's most famous work but also one of the most famous ballets of all time.
Dec 22, 2015 · A mysterious magician, Drosselmeyer, is waiting to whisk her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the villainous Mouse King, Clara and the nutcracker fly on a golden sleigh through the...
Dec 25, 2012 · E.T.A. Hoffmann's original story, "Nutcracker and Mouse King," is darker and spookier than the ballet version most people know. iStockphoto.com. This is the time of year when one man's work is...
Apr 1, 2019 · 1 min read. christmas dance explainer tchaikovsky pop culture Arts Alive Blog nutcracker. Over the decades Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker has proved it’s a classic with room for re-invention. In this story from the KUSC archives, we look at the birth of this ballet, how it has changed and why we love it so much.
Dec 18, 2014 · How Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker' Became A Holiday Tradition. December 18, 20145:11 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. 7-Minute Listen. Playlist. Renee Montagne talks with Miles Hoffman about the...
