Dec 15, 2008 we present the classic story with music by tchaikovsky from his famous ballet. Follow clara on a magical christmas adventure in this musical retelling of the nutcracker balletpush the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from tchaikovskys score. Dec 07, 2010 international ballet company a spectacular fulllength ballet telling the story of clara who receives a gift of a nutcracker from her uncle, a magician. The children begin to open gifts when drosselmeyer presents his to clara and fritz. The mouse king traps the nutcracker in the corner, but the nutcracker cant overcome the mouse kings strength.
Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow. International ballet company a spectacular fulllength ballet telling the story of clara who receives a gift of a nutcracker from her uncle, a magician. Our local actors, professional dancers, and more than 50 local students, brought the nutcracker to life on stage in an event that promises to. Dec 03, 2019 the children are delighted by an acrobatic jackinthebox and a beautiful, lifesized ballerina doll. The nutcracker ballet is set at the house of the stahlbaum family on christmas eve. You are watching the nutcracker, a super fun christmas story created by pinkfong. The party grows festive with music and dance as godfather drosselmeyer. In december 2019, the childrens ballet presented the first rendition of tchaikovskys beloved classic ever performed in hendricks county. In the first act of the ballet, claras parents, the stahlbaums, throw a christmas party.
Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy. The nutcracker leads an army of toy soldiers to defeat them. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same. Storytime ballet is an interactive, educational ballet production that encourages kids to learn, practise making magic and explore their love of dance. The moscow ballet great russian nutcracker becomes a north american tradition. The stahlbaum daughters, marie and fritzi, wait impatiently for the unveiling of the sparkling christmas tree, while the guests celebrate with dancing and gifts.
Godfather drosselmeier and his apprentice nephew had worked long and hard preparing this years magical gifts and were putting the final touches on their creations. Tchaikovsky s nutcracker, the story of a young girls journey to a magical land on christmas eve, is perhaps not only the composers most famous work but also one of the most famous ballets of all time. Tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker is based on a story by german author e. The story of the nutcracker ballet picturebackr kindle. The nutcracker fairy tales and bedtime stories for kids youtube. That night, she experiences the nutcracker s battle with an army of mice and his transformation into a handsome prince. Magically, he transforms the nutcracker into a dashing prince. Originally written in the early twentieth century, the story of a little girls love for an enchanted nutcracker has delighted generations of readers, while the tchaikovsky ballet based on the tale has become a holiday tradition.
That night, clara wakes up at midnight to see her room filled with giant mice who attack her. The ballet was inspired by the nutcracker and the mouse king, published in 1815 by the german author e. Check below, pick your favorite story and watch it. Oct 05, 2017 the story orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet stories paired with 10second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. The moscow ballet story begins in 1979 when bolshoi ballet. The nutcracker is the story of clara, a little girl who is given a wooden nutcracker as a christmas gift by the mysterious dr. Jan 01, 1986 the story of the nutcracker ballet is a beautiful, classic book about the story everybody knows. A small touring group comprised of ballet west ii company dancers and a narrator performs the presentation entitled, ballet and the nutcracker. Scents of ginger, chocolate, and peppermint waft through the air.
Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius petipa. It was a christmas eve and marie was waiting for uncle peter. A spectacular fulllength ballet telling the story of clara who receives a gift of a nutcracker from her uncle, a magician. Clara makes a desperate move to save her nutcracker from defeat and throws her slipper at the mouse king, hitting him directly on the head. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king.
In the first act of the ballet, claras parents, the stahlbaums, throw a christmas. I took my 2yearold daughter to see the nutcracker as part of the english national ballet christmas season. There have been several recorded children s adaptations of the e. The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Discover the many roles in tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Uncle drosselmeyer then opens his gift and presents the magical nutcracker to clara. The nutcracker leads the toy soldiers into battle with the mice, and marie helps him by throwing her slipper at the fierce mouse king, who the nutcracker then slays. Now that the mouse king is dead, an ancient spell has been broken, and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. Green is an expert on classical music and music history, with more than 10 years of both solo and ensemble performance experience. He grabs the nutcracker from clara and in the struggle, the nutcracker is broken. This version of the story is set during the harlem renaissance and is a great example of how a wonderful story can transcend time, place, and culture. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Story of the nutcracker ballet by story nutcracker ballet.
Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. It was a tradition for uncle peter to give marie presents the night before christmas. Ballet west for children program description the ballet west for children program is designed to give elementary school audiences an introduction to the art of ballet. The stahlbaum children, fritz and clara, and their parents are having a. The story of the nutcracker ballet is a beautiful, classic book about the story everybody knows. The nutcracker is able to overcome the stunned mouse king and claims victory. The story of the nutcracker ballet picturebackr kindle edition by hautzig, deborah, goode, diane. A charming retelling of the nutcracker, drawn for about 4 to 5 year olds. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry. Ivan vsevolozhsky and marius petipa adapted hoffmanns story for the ballet. Unlike many other ballets, it is popular for children as well as adults. Peter tchaikovsky, the famous russian composer, was commissioned by mastermind choreographer marius petipa to compose the ballet, score based on alexandre dumass adaptation of e. This is designed to quickly educate the nondance oriented about this wonderful. The story of the nutcracker ballet picturebackr paperback september 1, 1986.
We present the classic story with music by tchaikovsky from his famous ballet. Mcmorrow this gorgeous book retells the nutcracker story with a jazzy feel. Clara is devastated, but drosselmeyer mends the nutcracker and the celebration continues. Our local actors, professional dancers, and more than 50 local students, brought the nutcracker to life on stage in an event that promises to be a family favorite for years to come. It holds attention well, is close enough to many versions of the ballet to be a link to performances. Uncle peter got a funny looking nutcracker toy as her gift. The narrated story of the nutcracker ballet in under 5 minutes. The ferocious king of the mice challenges the nutcracker to a duel. Its score was composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky and the performance choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov, three of russias greatest artists of their era. Clara and fritz have a very special godfather who makes inventions out of clockwork or perhaps they are magical and his christmas presents are always amazing and wonderful. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. It was originally called the nutcracker and the king of mice.
The nutcracker excerpts bolshoi theatre orchestra and bolshoi theatre children s choir, conducted by alexander vedernikov courtesy of naxos of america inc. Bedtime stories for kids youtube channel presents best children s classics, fairy tales and fables animations. The story of the nutcracker ballet scene descriptions. The children are delighted by an acrobatic jackinthebox and a beautiful, lifesized ballerina doll. Subscribe to pinkfongs youtube channel for hundreds of kids favorite songs and stories, including phonics. Apr 29, 2016 this is the nutcracker story for kids. Hoffmanns tales were so bizarre, sigmund freud wrote about them in the uncanny. The fairy taleturned christmas ballet is now in a book. The nutcracker christmas stories pinkfong story time. Packed with wonder and delight, this is the perfect first ballet experience for little boys and girls. That night, she experiences the nutcrackers battle with an army of mice and his transformation into a handsome prince. The nutcracker is a ballet traditionally performed during christmas. The stahlbaum children, fritz and clara, and their parents are having a christmas party. The synopsis nycb new york city ballet official site.
The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. The stahlbaums had prepared for their annual christmas celebration all day. Fritz becomes jealous and, having a bit more spunk than a boy should have. Heartbroken, clara begs uncle drosselmeyer for help. The english national ballet hosts familyfriendly performances which welcomes children under 5 years old. The story of a young german girl who dreams of a nutcracker prince and a fierce battle against a mouse king with. Claras quick thinking helps the nutcracker defeat the king of the mice.
Although his gift to fritz is quite nice, he gives clara a beautiful nutcracker that becomes the hit of the party. About 100 children from the chicago area have roles in joffreys seasonal production, which tells the classic story of a girl and her magical nutcracker with. Alexandre dumas peres adaptation of the story by e. The nutcracker excerpts bolshoi theatre orchestra and bolshoi theatre childrens choir, conducted by alexander vedernikov courtesy of naxos of america inc. Bedtime stories for kids youtube channel presents best childrens classics, fairy tales and fables animations. The austin city ballet welcomes audiences of all ages to enjoy its inspirational dance performances. Moscow ballets acclaimed great russian nutcracker is a holiday tradition in households across north america, and has been enjoyed by prominent figures, including former first family barack and michelle obama, a memory she retells in her 2018 bestselling memoir becoming. One that was not was a version titled the nutcracker suite for children, narrated by metropolitan opera announcer milton cross, which. Our story begins on a snowy christmas eve in 1892 as party guests arrive at the danville home of the stahlbaum family. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration. Why the nutcracker is the perfect ballet for children. Apr 30, 2020 the nutcracker is a ballet traditionally performed during christmas.
Hoffmann story the basis for the ballet using tchaikovskys music, some quite faithful, some not. Children are fully immersed in the story and help make the magic happen on stage. In december 2019, the children s ballet presented the first rendition of tchaikovskys beloved classic ever performed in hendricks county. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The milwaukee ballet orchestra accompanied from the pit, joined by singers from the milwaukee childrens choir. Leading dancers in milwaukee ballets nutcracker came up through the ranks. The english national ballet has performed the nutcracker as part of. Dec 05, 2018 why the nutcracker is the perfect ballet for children save vadim muntagirov and marianela nunez as the prince and the sugar plum fairy in the royal ballets production of the nutcracker credit. After the party, marie falls asleep on the sofa with her nutcracker. Each year we produce the austin childrens nutcracker as well as a story ballet in the spring. Tchaikovskys nutcracker, the story of a young girls journey to a magical land on christmas eve, is perhaps not only the composers most famous work but also one of the most famous ballets of all time. The nutcracker fairy tales and bedtime stories for kids.
The nutcracker ballet is based on the story the nutcracker and the king of mice written by e. Of italian and french descent, she enjoyed the richness of both cultures and traveled to. Hoffmann s 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Press the note to hear tchaikovskys music by katy flint and jessica courtneytickle oct 5, 2017 4. As the children grow weary, the guests depart, and drosselmeyer disappears as mysteriously as he had arrived. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by. The nutcracker story the nutcracker was first presented 123 years ago at the mariinsky theatre in st.
Art by a caldecott honor book artist complements a succinct narration that is ideal for young children. The stories, music, and magic of classical dance childs introduction series by laura lee and meredith hamilton apr 30, 2007 4. Vsevolozsky thought another ballet based on a childrens story would be just as successful as the sleeping beauty. Milwaukee ballets stunning nutcracker leaves audience. The nutcracker is often performed during the christmas season due to its content, and many families make it an annual tradition to attend a performance. The book has beautiful pictures carry the text along and make the story come to life. Drosselmeyer, who entertains the children with magic tricks, gives clara the nutcracker.
Maries beloved godfather, herr drosselmeier, introduces her to his young nephew and gives her a wonderful present. Hoffmann s original story, the nutcracker and mouse king, marie s claras, journey becomes a fevered delirium that transports her to a land where she sees sparkling christmas forests and marzipan castles, but in a world populated with dolls. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the story of the nutcracker ballet picturebackr. Hoffmann, the nutcracker tells the story of clara, a young girl who dreams of having adventures with a nutcracker that she receives for christmas. Now young children can enjoy this beloved classic in a. The story of the nutcracker ballet by deborah hautzig. There are games and gifts for the children, and dancing for everyone. The children, clara and fritz, are dancing and playing as they welcome their friends too. The nutcracker ballet actually started as a story written by german author e.