The Nutcracker, Op. 71

Composer: Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich

Ballet Company: Royal Ballet, Covent Garden

Choreographer: Wright, Peter

Original Choreographer: Ivanov, Lev

Staging: Carr, Christopher

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Clara: Loots, Iohna

Drosselmeyer: Avis, Gary

Nephew: Cervera, Ricardo

Nutcracker: Cervera, Ricardo

The Prince: McRae, Steven

The Sugar Plum Fairy: Yoshida, Miyako

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Corps de Ballet: Royal Ballet, Covent Garden

Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden

Conductor: Kessels, Koen

Television Director: MacGibbon, Ross

Lighting Designer: Henderson, Mark

Set Designer: Oman, Julia Trevelyan

Costumer Designer: Oman, Julia Trevelyan

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Date of Production: 12-2009

Venue: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London

Playing Time: 02:08:00

Catalogue Number: OA1036D

UPC: 809478010364

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This all-time ballet favourite, in which young Clara is swept into a fantasy adventure when one of her Christmas presents comes to life, is at its most enchanting in Peter Wright's glorious production – as fresh as ever in its 25th year. Tchaikovsky's ravishing score, period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman (including an ingenious magical Christmas tree), an exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy (Miyako Yoshida) and chivalrous Prince (Steven McRae), the mysterious Drosselmeyer (Gary Avis) and vibrant dancing by The Royal Ballet make for a captivating performance.