In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. Buy the nutcracker royal opera house tickets from the official site. The next morning, claras adventures seem to have been more than just a dream. Iohna loots, who plays clara in the royal ballets performance of the nutcracker, runs through a dress rehearsal at the royal opera house in london. In peter wrights classic production for the royal ballet, the stage. Their journey to the land of sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of all ballet moments, such as. This clip is from, the nutcracker ballet, performed by kayla angela yo at hamilton place theatre under the direction of the national. Her belief communicates itself through movement you cant ignore, a celebration of what classical ballet can do when in the right hands. For further information or to book visit the theatres website here. Our live chat during the premiere will include director richard eyre and soprano ailyn perez, who has sung the role of violetta many times including in this production. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. The nutcracker at the royal opera house country life. Saw this production in 2016 as part of the royal operaballet live cinema transmissions, and to this day it is one of the highlights of not just the 20162017 season but of all the transmissions.
Its christmas eve, and clara wants nothing more than to dance with her nutcracker prince. Their journey to the land of sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of all ballet moments, such as the. When her nutcracker toy comes to life, young clara is transported by the magician drosselmeyer to a magical world of. Saw this production in 2016 as part of the royal opera ballet live cinema transmissions, and to this day it is one of the highlights of not just the 20162017 season but of all the transmissions. Iohna loots clara ricardo cervera nephew nutcracker the orchestra of the royal opera house. 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.
Nutcracker, alexander campbell photo tristram kenton it is always a sign of the festive season when productions of the nutcracker begin to appear on stages all over the world. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favourite this production, recorded live at the royal opera house, thursday 8 december 2016, sees as part of the extraordinary cast. Jan 20, 2020 kirov, bolshoi, royal, san francisco, abt etc. The ballet will be relayed live to cinemas around the world on 3 december 2018. Lauren cuthbertson as sugar plum fairy, federico bonelli as the prince, francesca hayward as clara and alexander. It was last on stage 3 december 201815 january 2019 as part of the autumn 201819 season. In celebration, drosselmeyer sweeps clara and the nutcracker off to the kingdom of sweets, where they meet the sugar plum fairy and take part in a wonderful display of dances. The nutcracker live from the royal opera house youtube. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet. The royal ballets nutcracker is the most traditional of british productions julia trevelyan omans designs evoke 19thcentury nuremberg. Buy the nutcracker royal ballet tickets showing at the royal opera house, london. Dec 03, 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.
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. Aug 18, 2017 the royal ballets the nutcracker is the quintessential christmas 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. Christmas simply wouldnt be christmas without the royal ballets classic production of the nutcracker. Hoffmann, it opens with the christmas festivities of little clara and her family and progresses through a sequence.
The final scene finds clara waking up under the now normal sized christmas tree with the nutcracker doll in her arms realising it was all a dream pictured. Last winter, we told you all about finding clara, a youtube series produced by tween clothing brand justice. Dec 03, 2018 a christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Dec 05, 2017 the royal ballet performers conductor barry wordsworth the sugar plum fairy sarah lamb the prince steven mcrae clara francesca hayward hanspeterthe nutcracker alexander campbell herr drosselmeyer gary avis choir london oratory junior choir concert master peter manning orchestra orchestra of the royal opera house cast sheets. Royal ballets nutcracker is simply stunning londonist.
Dec 09, 2015 nutcracker, alexander campbell photo tristram kenton it is always a sign of the festive season when productions of the nutcracker begin to appear on stages all over the world. The nutcracker starring miyako yoshida 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. Dec 10, 2015 however, this particular performance the 400th of this ballet at the royal opera house. The ballet draws on all the imagination and fantasy of e. 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. This video features footage of iohna loots dancing the role of clara. 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. It is christmas eve and drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family. Hoffmanns story of christmas eve, when young clara creeps downstairs for one of. Any interpretation of the nutcracker will benefit from the glorious sweeping tchaikovsky score, which was played superbly here by the orchestra of the royal opera house under the direction of koen kessels, rightly receiving the biggest cheer of the evening.
There are currently no scheduled performances of the nutcracker. However, this particular performance the 400th of this ballet at the royal opera house. Why the royal ballet love performing the nutcracker youtube. It is christmas eve and herr drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family livingroom becomes a great battlefield, and a magical journey takes them through the land of snow. Royal ballet the nutcracker royal opera house londondance. You will find the list of the cinemas showing roh live cinema, on the link. The royal ballets the nutcracker is an amazing company effort, but in this cast the night belongs to anna rose osullivan. A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Why the royal ballet love performing the nutcracker royal opera house. Principal of the royal ballet and star of the cats movie francesca hayward as clara in the nutcracker. Miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots, ricardo cervera, orchestra of the royal opera house, koen kessels, the royal ballet, peter wright.
The royal ballets soloist anna rose osullivan clara and first soloist marcelino sambe hans peter the nutcracker perform in the act i. Dancers from the royal ballet perform the arabian dance at the royal opera house, london, 2005. A young girls enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure in this classic ballet, danced to tchaikovskys glittering score. 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. Clara is given an enchanted nutcracker doll on christmas eve. Too many nutcrackers trample over this basic truth in the scramble. Oct 01, 2017 iohna loots, who plays clara in the royal ballets performance of the nutcracker, runs through a dress rehearsal at the royal opera house in london. Soundcloud the nutcracker by royal opera house published on 20151210t11. 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.
Join the royal ballet as they rehearse christmas classic, the nutcracker. The nutcracker, royal opera house 5 each year, the arrival of the nutcracker on stage signals that the christmas period has truly begun this time, it seems even more magical than ever. One of the most lavish productions in london is the royal ballet performances at the royal opera house which are based on peter wrights classic production. The nutcracker by royal opera house free listening on. When her nutcracker toy comes to life, young clara is transported by the magician drosselmeyer to a. Countless versions of tchaikovskys tuneful music have been performed around the world over. Orchestra of the royal opera house christmas simply wouldnt be christmas without the royal ballets classic production of the nutcracker. A cracking celebration of a traditional favourite the waltz of the snowflakes has propped up tons of advertising both on small and large screen but this time.
The nutcracker is at the royal opera house from 3 rd december until 15 th january 2019. The nutcracker is a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Vaganova ballet academy auditions young dancers rt documentary. The nutcracker royal opera house live cinema british council. Tchaikovskys muchloved music is matched to a magical adventure on christmas eve for clara and her nutcracker doll. The nutcracker in rehearsal the royal ballet youtube. 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. The british council, in partnership with qmi presents the nutcracker as part of the royal opera house live cinema.
The royal ballets the nutcracker is the quintessential christmas ballet. This is coming from a huge opera and ballet fan who watches any opera and ballet production when they are broadcast in the cinema 20 minutes away from. Your favorite nutcracker web series has just been turned. It is christmas eve and herr drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family living room becomes a great battlefield, and a magical. This year i popped along to my local cinema to watch it streamed live from the royal opera house in london. Choose your own seats with the best availability at. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house.
This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. The nutcracker royal opera house tickets event dates. Roh live cinema, distributed in italy by qmi, shows the best of the royal opera house productions at the cinemas throughout italy, but only for one night. 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. This production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. 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. The heartmelting show has been turned into a fulllength documentary. Stream the nutcracker, a playlist by royal opera house from desktop or your mobile device. For act i it is christmas eve and we are brought to a party at which drosselmeyer gives young clara a nutcracker doll beginning a night that. The nutcracker royal opera house live cinema british. The nutcracker royal opera house live ballet corinium museum.
Join dancers from the royal ballet live in rehearsal as they prepare for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. Such genius music would make watching rubbish worthwhile. Dec 05, 20 the royal ballets nutcracker is the most traditional of british productions julia trevelyan omans designs evoke 19thcentury nuremberg in loving detail. One of the companys rising stars, hayward, has a radiant flow of movement and gleaming footwork as clara. On the 4th january 2017, i went, with my family, to watch the ballet production of the nutcracker at the royal opera house. Bbc royal opera house 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. Tchaikovsky s muchloved music is matched to a magical adventure on christmas eve for clara and her nutcracker doll. It wouldnt be christmas without the nutcracker popping up all seasonal and beautiful around the theatres. It followed four balletmet academy students cast in balletmets the nutcracker. In collaboration with the royal opera house, marquee tv will bring you the very best of worldclass performances on demand. 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. Behind the scenes of the royal opera house, where rehearsals are under way for the nutcrackerthat magical blend of tchaikovskys music and the choreography of petipa and ivanov, adapted here by peter wrightis a labyrinth of corridors leading to studios, dressing rooms, and wardrobes filled with row upon row of wooden cubby holes stacked with pointe shoes and dangling.
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