We take you behind the scenes at the royal opera house as the royal ballet put together their superb version of the nutcracker for christmas. Ticketing powered by encore tickets limited, a member of the society of ticket agents and retailers. The nutcracker live trailers, clips and cast interviews. The nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family. One of the companys rising stars, hayward, has a radiant flow of movement and gleaming footwork as clara.
The royal ballets nutcracker is 25 years old this year, and still sparklingly sweet. Through the quality of her dancing and dramatic imagination she manages to hold two conflicting forces in play, giselle as a drama of the gothic supernatural and giselle as a human love story. Act iii of raymonda was performed as part of a tribute to nureyev at the royal opera house in 2003. The nutcracker royal opera house live curzon cinemas. Their journey to the land of sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of all ballet moments, such as the. A dolls house a taste of honey antigone the burial at thebes. The nutcracker is one of my all time favourite ballets, stories and pieces of classical music, the story has such a timeless charm. Clara is given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve.
With origins in greek mythology, sylvia was loved by aminta, abducted by orion and eventually rescued by eros. Countless versions of tchaikovskys tuneful music have been performed around the world over. And finally, what would be the difference between the performance at the royal opera house the royal ballet and the london coliseum english national ballet, the latest being cheaper. Just down the road, at the london coliseum, the english national ballet is. Here, you can buy and sell tickets securely and get access to the best shows the venue has to offer. The nutcracker at the royal opera house country life. The royal ballets the nutcracker is the quintessential christmas ballet. Uk has a full schedule of mustsee events at the royal opera house. This is a timeless musical classic from tchaikovsky, performed wondrously by the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden. The magician drosselmeyer transforms the drawing room for a. Your quick guide to royal opera house, covent garden the royal opera house in covent garden was originally constructed in 1732 and is the home of the roy. Miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots, ricardo cervera, orchestra of the royal opera house, koen kessels, the royal ballet, peter wright. This same cast, by the way, will be featured in the latest live cinema showing from the royal opera house this thursday december, being broadcast simultaneously in 900 cinemas worldwide 240 of which are here in the uk.
Having moved to honolulu, hawaii this april i am missing my visits to the royal opera house for opera and ballet. Eventful movies is your source for comprehensive royal opera house. Celebrate the season when ncm fathom events, royal opera house and arts alliance bring tchaikovskys beloved holiday classic the nutcracker to the big screen in. The royal opera houses live cinema season returns for 201920. Buy the nutcracker royal opera house tickets from the official site. Just down the road, at the london coliseum, the english national ballet is performing its own nutcracker.
The nutcracker encore with showcase cinemas streamlined booking process making your visit to the cinema as smooth as possible. The first warm glow of christmas once again comes courtesy of peter wrights gorgeous production of the nutcracker, a seasonal classic at the royal ballet since 1984 now shown in the revision made for the reopening of the renovated royal opera house in 1999. Otello was screened at a cinema near honolulu in june, but was abandoned about 15 minutes in because there were no surtitles. Nutcracker royal opera house 809478012528 dvd barnes.
Tchaikovskys muchloved music is matched to a magical adventure on christmas eve for clara and her nutcracker doll. Recorded live at the royal opera hous e on thursday 8 december 2016. Nov 21, 20 celebrate the season when ncm fathom events, royal opera house and arts alliance bring tchaikovskys beloved holiday classic the nutcracker to the big screen in a magical one night event. See it live in a cinema near you on tuesday 5 december. Sir peter wrights 1984 production of the christmas ballet par excellence really is the benchmark for how the nutcracker should look and feel, and its broadcast as part for the royal opera house live cinema relays programme is a fitting start to christmas celebrations worldwide. The young clara creeps downstairs on christmas eve to play with her favourite. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice. Come and experience stunning performances of music and dance, backstage tours, delicious food and drink, at a historic landmark in the heart of londons theatreland.
Although this music is synonymous with christmas, it is spectacular to listen to at all times of the year. Natalia osipova, making her debut with the royal, is, yet again, a revelation. In this uncertain time, and as productions and events are postponed at the royal opera house and around the world, were offering a schedule of free broadcasts and live content that audiences can access for free anywhere, anytime across the globe, bringing both ballet and opera to every home and every device. The royal ballet celebrates peter wrights 90th birthday with his muchloved production of this beautiful classical ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score. Sweeping majestically down a long, narrow corridor lined with framed blackandwhite portraits of musicians, a freshfaced dancer bearing a large hoop of white netting approaches a rehearsal studio. Royal ballet the nutcracker royal opera house londondance. The nutcracker encore film times and info showcase.
Hoffmann, it opens with the christmas festivities of little clara and her family and progresses through a sequence. Peter wright has adjusted his production over the years, but its kept its period warmth. This is a fulllength youtube featured 1 hour, 48 minutes long video of the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, conducted by the legendary conductor evgeny svetlanov and choreographed by peter wright after lev ivanov and released by the bbc. Stream the nutcracker, a playlist by royal opera house from desktop or your mobile device. The royal ballet revives for the first time the recent new production of tchaikovskys magnificent classical ballet. Nov 04, 2010 in cinemas december 2010 a magician with secrets, an enchanted gift, a battle with the mouse king, a guiding angel and a visit through the land of snow to the kingdom of sweets. Please contact your local cinema for more information. When her nutcracker toy comes to life, young clara is transported by the magician drosselmeyer to a magical world of. Dec 01, 2009 the royal ballets nutcracker is 25 years old this year, and still sparklingly sweet. Under royal charters, royal opera house brings you the best of opera and ballet, with a full schedule all year round. Why the royal ballet love performing raymonda act iii.
The nutcracker, royal opera house, london admirable. And finally, what would be the difference between the performance at the royal opera house the royal ballet and the london coliseum english national ballet. Aug 18, 2017 the royal ballets the nutcracker is the quintessential christmas ballet. Hoffmann, it opens with the christmas festivities of little clara and her family and progresses through a sequence of dreams and enchantments that take clara on her magical journey to the land of snow and the kingdom of. The proliferation of nutcrackers in london is a clear indication that we are approaching christmas. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the. Royal opera house darcey bussell sylvia darcey bussell and roberto bolle star in frederick ashtons sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent threeact form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the royal ballet. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is swept into a fantasy adventure where she meets an exquisite sugar plum fairy, a chivalrous prince and the mysterious drosselmeyer amongst a whole host of classic characters, performed by the worldrenowned royal ballet. The nutcracker by royal opera house free listening on. Since the early century an opera house has stood in the current location of the royal opera house situated at the covent garden.
This production of the sleeping beauty has been delighting audiences in covent garden since 1946. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. In addition, where should i look for tickets and when is the best time to buy them. In cinemas december 2010 a magician with secrets, an enchanted gift, a battle with the mouse king, a guiding angel and a visit through the land of snow to the kingdom of sweets. Christmas simply wouldnt be christmas without the royal ballets classic production of the nutcracker. A contemporary programme of works by wayne mcgregor, christopher wheeldon and george balanchine, with music by michael tippett, leonard bernstein and sergey prokofiev. Waltz of the snowflakes the nutcracker the royal ballet 7. The nutcracker 2017 home upcoming movie release dates royal opera house. Together with pantos, christmas musicals and choral realness, this festive landscape can become quite cringy.
Peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most enduring and enchanting versions of the nutcracker. This recording is of a very high quality every piece of music is clear and crisp. I heartily recommend seeing it in the theatre but this live cinematic experience is surely the next best thing. The nutcracker, royal opera house, london the independent. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice london.
Royal opera house, london a supple, sentient reading of the musical score that sweeps you along, says george hall. It was the first time that i have watched a ballet, despite going to many plays in the west end, such as matilda and les miserables, so it was a new experience for me. With its festive period setting, dancing snowflakes and enchanting. Royal opera house bow street, wc2e 9dd london, united kingdom rated 4. Dec 09, 2018 the nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family.
Dec 15, 2015 this production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. Nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favourite. Our orchestra plays for nearly all performances given by the royal opera and the royal ballet on the main stage of the royal opera house. This production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. The nutcracker royal opera house tickets event dates.
Sir peter wrights 1984 production of the christmas ballet par excellence really is the benchmark for how the nutcracker should look and feel, and its broadcast as part for the royal opera house live cinema relays programme is a fitting start to christmas celebrations worldwide it comes down to the passion of all involved. Buy tickets for the nutcracker royal ballet in london with fast delivery, at encore tickets. A magician with secrets, an enchanted gift, a guiding angel and a visit through the land of snow to the kingdom of sweets. Wright the nutcracker ctc a young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful christmas adventure in this beautiful classical ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score. The nutcracker is one of my all time favourite ballets, stories and pieces of classical music, the story has such a timeless charm, that still entertains and enchants, and tchaikovskys score contains some of his bestknown music for good reason. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. The nutcracker encore now showing at your nearest showcase. On the 4th january 2017, i went, with my family, to watch the ballet production of the nutcracker at the royal opera house. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to receive the latest movie information and trailers delivered right to your inbox. Jun 21, 2009 royal opera house, london a supple, sentient reading of the musical score that sweeps you along, says george hall.
Recorded at the royal opera house in 2016, the royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the. Lev ivanovs 1892 ballet combined with tchaikovskys sumptuous, iconic score are presented in a festive period setting with vivid designs to make this a charming and magical production. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. Things are as jolly and festive as ever at covent garden, with the annual revival of peter wrights production of the nutcracker 4. Nutcracker royal opera house available in bluray, dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Dec 22, 2016 which nutcracker should you see this year. I cannot see any information regarding the coming 201718 cinema season here in hawaii.
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