Opus Arte

Composers: Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Royal Opera House, London 2025, Director: Jones)

Artists: Clarke, Reece · Hay, James · Magri, Mayara · Nakao, Taisuke · Orchestra of the Royal Opera House · Politi, Charlotte · Royal Ballet, Covent Garden · Tsembenhoi, Marianna

Peter Wright’s production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” has been part of the repertoire since its premiere by the Royal Ballet in 1984. The choreography, based on Lev Ivanov, tells the Christmas story of Clara, the Nutcracker, and the Prince, leading from the festively decorated Stahlbaum family home to the Kingdom... Read more

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Peter Wright’s production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” has been part of the repertoire since its premiere by the Royal Ballet in 1984. The choreography, based on Lev Ivanov, tells the Christmas story of Clara, the Nutcracker, and the Prince, leading from the festively decorated Stahlbaum family home to the Kingdom of Sweets. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s stage designs and costumes bring the story’s various settings to life.

Marianna Tsembenhoi stars as Clara, while Taisuke Nakao takes on the dual role of Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker. Mayara Magri dances the Sugar Plum Fairy, Reece Clarke plays the Prince, and James Hay is Herr Drosselmeyer. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House performs under the baton of Charlotte Politi.

In addition to the recording of the Royal Ballet production, this release includes bonus material such as interviews with members of the company about the work and production, an insight into a rehearsal of the Snowflakes with Darcey Bussell, and a cast gallery.

Number Title Duration
1 The Nutcracker Op. 71 (Ballet)
1 . 1 Overture
2 . 2 Drosselmeyer's workshop
3 . 3 A street outside the Stahlbaums' house - The Stahlbaums' living room - The Christmas Angel appears
4 . 4 The children are given their presents and dance
5 . 5 Galop - The Dancing Mistress - The arrival of St Nicolas - The guests dance
6 . 6 Drosselmeyer's magic tricks - harlequin and Columbine dolls - Soldier and Vivandière dolls
7 . 7 Clara dances with her Nutcracker doll - Clara and her friends dance - grandfather and the guests dance
8 . 8 The guests leave and the Christmas Angel appears
9 . 9 Midnight - Drosselmeyer appears - The transformation
10 . 10 The Mouse King appears
11 . 11 Clara and Hans-Peter - The Land of Snow
12 . 12 Waltz of the Snowflakes
13 . 13 The journey to the Kingdom of Sweets (Act 2)
14 . 14 The Sugar Garden of the Palace
15 . 15 Spanish Dance
16 . 16 Arabian Dance
17 . 17 Chinese Dance
18 . 18 Russian Dance
19 . 19 Dance of the Mirlitons
20 . 20 Waltz of the Flowers
21 . 21 The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince
22 . 22 Variation: The Prince
23 . 23 Variation: The Sugar Plum Fairy
24 . 24 Coda
25 . 25 Finale: Waltz - Apotheosis
26 . 26 A street outside the Stahlbaum's house - Drosselmeyer's workshop later that night

Track list

All audio previews are 30-second music excerpts.

No audio previews available.

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