Dec 24, 2012 the royal ballets production of the nutcracker, taped dec. Snow lies thick on the steeplypitched roofs of a german town. It was first performed in at the marinsky theatre in st petersburg in 1892. The royal ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet favorite. The director, dame monica mason, is retiring at the end of the season and they are celebrating are life as a dancer and a director. Soundcloud the nutcracker by royal opera house published on 20151210t11. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. The nutcracker, royal opera house posted on 05012012 by milly we very nearly didnt make it to the new years eve performance of the nutcracker at the royal opera house. As a writerproducer she worked for the bbc world service from 1970 to 1989, covering current affairs and the arts. If you havent had a chance to see one yet, here is the top 4 nutcracker to see. Accompanied by the tchaikovsky score, the artists of the royal ballet bring the magical adventures of clara to life, as shes.
The nutcracker with the royal ballet by margaret willis, 11 december 2012 christmas must be nearing when that traditional fare of sparkle, excitement and the surging score of the nutcracker bursts in full flood onto the worlds ballet stages. Alltime ballet favourite the nutcracker comes to life in this stunning and captivating production a real delight for adults and children alike. Royal opera house covent garden foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in england and wales company number 480523 charity registered number 211775. Sarah lamb as the sugar plum fairy in royal ballets nutcracker. The royal opera house cinema season 201220 brings ballet and opera to audiences across the world in 32 countries, and will be screening the nutcracker live in cinemas on december. Settle down and enjoy christmas fun and fantasy for all the family with these two magical classics from the royal opera house.
Kate watched the nutcracker ballet at the royal opera house in london. World premieres, new faces, lower ticket prices and the first recycled opera production. 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 revival of peter wrights production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker with the royal ballet by bachtrack for. With miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the. The nutcracker, royal opera house thoroughly modern milly. 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. The royal ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the royal opera house in covent garden, london, england. The original ballet was created by marius petipa and lev inavov with an original music score composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Composer pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky choreography peter wright production royal ballet cast includes steven mcrae, gary avis, thiago soares, meaghan.
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. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. The nutcracker by royal opera house free listening on. 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. Kate spotted at the royal opera house watching the nutcracker ballet learn more on the blog. Royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 11 december 2012 gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan morera bonelli cast gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan marquez mcrae cast uk.
Christmas tree fairies gleam with gilding, while the. Kate spotted at the royal opera house watching the nutcracker. Even after a glut of christmas treats, however many times one sees the nutcracker in all its grandiose glory, its sense of special seasonal occasion never dims and tchaikovskys music never fails to impress with its instrumentation and orchestration, its attention to detail. The royal opera house is an opera house and major performing arts venue in covent garden, central london. In an indepth interview, steven hinted at what audiences could expect from the upcoming performance, from the royal opera house itself or on the big screen. The nutcracker, the royal ballet, photo by charles cole. The nutcracker, royal opera house, london the independent. Kate spotted at the royal opera house watching the. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984.
The royal opera house announced a bullish attitude today as it enters the austerity postolympics period for next season with six ballet premieres and six new opera productions. Royal opera house lives the nutcracker prerecorded broadcast. Ballet headlines are that the leading russian choreographer of the era, alexei ratmansky, will create a work for the royal ballet as will christopher wheeldon. The royal ballets revival is a joyful return, an ideal combination of traditional warmth and newminted detail. 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. Stream the nutcracker, a playlist by royal opera house from desktop or your mobile device. The ballet draws on all the imagination and fantasy of e. Snow lies thick on the steeplypitched roofs of a german.
Dec 01, 2017 to book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to uk lauren cuthbertson performs the famous dance of the sugar plum fairy, set to tchaikovskys iconic score. See more lauren curthbertson and cory stearns the nutcracker. Peter wrights exquisite 1984 nutcracker for the royal ballet recalls. Dec 27, 2012 the royal opera house is a stunning building itself and within it hosts some of the most breathtaking performances and dancers in the country. The nutcracker 2019 movie showtimes and book movie tickets for all gv, cathay, shaw, filmgarde and we singapore. The royal ballets nutcracker returns to covent garden this christmas season with performances running from 10 december 2012 to 16 january 20. Royal opera house, the nutcracker performance advice. Kate stuns in black lace alexander mcqueen gown at. The royal opera house cinema season 2012 20 brings ballet and opera to audiences across the world in 32 countries, and will be screening the nutcracker live in cinemas on december. The nutcracker the royal ballet at the royal opera house. The royal opera house, covent garden london, england the royal opera house, covent garden, london.
In the ballet world nutcracker season is in full swing. The royal ballets production and interpretation of the story was created by sir peter wright and premiered at the royal opera house in 1984. Dec 19, 2012 the royal ballets nutcracker can be seen at the royal opera house, london, until 16 january 20. 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. 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. Miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots, ricardo cervera, orchestra of the royal opera house, koen kessels, the royal ballet, peter wright. Emma maguire and alexander campbell in the nutcracker rohbill cooper, 2012. Dec 21, 2017 kate spotted at the royal opera house watching the nutcracker ballet learn more on the blog kate middleton style a blog helping you copy kate middleton, the duchess of cambridges style. Royal opera house, london the royal ballets fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell.
Dec 18, 2014 this years battle of the nutcrackers features four unique and celebrated versions. Dec 10, 2012 the royal ballets production of the nutcracker has a richly traditional air. Nov 11, 2012 the royal ballets nutcracker returns to covent garden this christmas season with performances running from 10 december 2012 to 16 january 20. The royal ballet the royal opera house the nutcracker music, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky choreography, peter wright after lev ivanov production and scenario peter wright original scenario, mari and, something magical. The royal ballet nutcracker live screening in cinemas. Royal ballet nutcracker 2012 first cast of the royal ballets nutcracker, for christmasnew year 201220. It is christmas eve and herr drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young clara away on a fantasy. We very nearly didnt make it to the new years eve performance of the nutcracker at the royal opera house. 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. Mar 14, 2012 the royal opera house announced a bullish attitude today as it enters the austerity postolympics period for next season with six ballet premieres and six new opera productions. Review of royal opera house, muscat, oman tripadvisor. This is my opinion of course and in no particular order royal ballets the nutcracker 28 dec 16 jan at the royal opera house. This years battle of the nutcrackers features four unique and celebrated versions. Ballet headlines are that the leading russian choreographer of the era, alexei ratmansky, will.
The royal opera house is an opera house and major performing arts venue in. She has written for publications including the spectator, the listener, about the house royal opera house magazine, dance now, dance magazine usa, stage bill usa and dancing times. The royal ballets production of the nutcracker, taped dec. Dec 18, 2012 she has written for publications including the spectator, the listener, about the house royal opera house magazine, dance now, dance magazine usa, stage bill usa and dancing times. Royal ballet nutcracker 2012 first cast of the royal ballets nutcracker, for christmasnew year 2012 20. From the very first notes of tchaikovskys overture to the nutcracker, a sense of mystery and magic pervades the theatre as herr drosselmeyer. The 2000 royal opera house nutcracker was an outstanding version of the ballet. This set is from the general rehearsal friends rehearsal on saturday 8th december 2012 see.
Tired and discouraged by the gloomy wet weather we were tempted to stay in with a cup of tea in front of the fire. Royal opera house cast sheet and stage managers report for 31 december 2012 in royal opera house collections. It is presented as the stage version all camera angles from auditorium. A cherished holiday tradition, the nutcracker is pure enchantment. The nutcracker at the royal opera house this may have been its 478th performance by the royal ballet at the royal opera house, but it was as fresh and buoyant as new debra craine.
Such genius music would make watching rubbish worthwhile. Royal opera house 10 december 2012 to 16 january 20. Dec, 2012 royal ballet the nutcracker london, royal opera house 11 december 2012 gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan morera bonelli cast gallery of 36 pictures by dave morgan marquez mcrae cast uk. If we go for cg for the photos, would be nice to take pics somewhere around here. The royal ballets nutcracker can be seen at the royal opera house, london, until 16 january 20. Gary avis as drosselmeyer in the nutcracker roh bill cooper 2012. The royal ballets production of the nutcracker has a richly traditional air. The nutcracker story royal opera house learning platform. This cast also featured in the cinema live relays on dec th worldwide. It is not quite as good as that production but still captures the ballets festive charm, magic, fun and enchantment.
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