A christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. The royal opera house is streaming a programme of online shows and masterclasses, following the coronavirus outbreak. The nutcracker royal opera house special screening youtube. This brilliantly festive ballet is in cinemas around. Royal opera house david yudes rehearses the nutcracker. The nutcracker in 360 degrees the royal ballet youtube.
Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in. Tchaikovsky arab dance the nutcracker royal ballet 2008. 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. Royal opera house, london as midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. Hoffmanns christmas fantasy, in which a young girl finds herself caught up in a night of magical adventures. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. The magician drosselmeyer transforms the drawing room for a battle between mice and toy soldiers.
Royal ballet principal ballerina lauren cuthbertson prepares for her opening performance of the classic christmas production the nutcracker at londons royal opera house. Royal opera house, london the royal ballets fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. The nutcracker in rehearsal 2017 the royal ballet youtube. Speaking without words david yudes rehearses mime in the nutcracker as part of one of our insight events, with christopher carr watch the video in. Films media group this perennial favorite draws on e. As well as streaming opera and ballet performances, the iconic london venue is offering behindthescenes looks behind its closed doors. Under the leadership of director kevin ohare, grand balletic tradition and an illustrious heritage are united with innovation, daring and exceptional standards of artistry, creativity and stagecraft to produce supreme theatre. Sarah lamb as the sugar plum fairy in royal ballets 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 nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. Starring francesca hayward, lauren cuthbertson and federico bonnelli. Dec 14, 2015 royal ballet principal ballerina lauren cuthbertson prepares for her opening performance of the classic christmas production the nutcracker at londons royal opera house. The nutcracker is a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around. 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. Join dancers from the royal ballet live in rehearsal as they prepare for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. The 2000 royal opera house nutcracker was an outstanding version of the ballet.
This production has been in the royals rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. Nov 17, 2017 join dancers from the royal ballet in rehearsal as they prepare for the upcoming performances of the ultimate christmas ballet, the nutcracker. Tape was tested then rewound so it is ready for you to play. Royal opera house the nutcracker dance of the mirlitons. Get fit with the royal ballets new exercise video series 5 october 2017 a new youtube series covers some of the basics of ballet, presented by the royal ballets tarabrigitte bhavnani. 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 ballets glorious production of the nutcracker, created by peter wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an alltime ballet. The heroines magical journey takes her from a family party to the glitter of the land of sweets, where marianela nunez is a sugar plum. From londons beautifully refurbished covent garden opera house comes this elegant new production with one of tchaikovskys most enduring scores for the ballet. This was originally streamed on facebook live at 7. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the. To stream the entire performance of the royal ballet s nutcracker, visit and start your free trial today.
The music is just wonderful i think also because of the type of music that it is, that its so christmassy, its very, very festive it is very much a family ballet you can imagine the hustle and bustle of covent garden at christmas time, the audience piling in to the auditorium, getting ready for the show and then you guys arrive in the party. The royal ballet is one of the great ballet companies of the world. The royal ballet s new release of another sleeping beauty shows their commitment to this, their staple ballet. 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. Official account of the royal opera and the royal ballet. See the nutcracker outdoors on our big screen with mulled wine. Find out more at peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the most. Subscribe to our channel to receive notifications about new ballet and opera clips.
The collection include a royal opera house production of sleeping beauty, a london philharmonic production of. The royal ballets nutcracker is both opulent and cosy. It was this ballet that catapulted the company to worldwide stardom when margot fonteyn brought the house down as aurora in 1949 on a tour to the u. It was interesting both from a storytelling perspective, and also in terms of the technology, says mcfadden. For the first time in many years, the royal ballet has given full access behind the scenes for a landmark 90minute documentary as they prepare for this seasons yuletide production. Nov 24, 2019 the royal ballets francesca hayward performs the wonderful dance of the mirlitons from the nutcracker. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. 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.
This collection of great, historic ballet performances from the 1950s have been fully restored, so their full grace and splendor can be enjoyed today. The nutcracker birmingham royal ballet 1995 part 2. Royal opera house, london the royal ballet s fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. 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. The royal ballet rehearse the nutcracker royal opera house was live. The royal ballets new release of another sleeping beauty shows their commitment to this, their staple ballet. Mar 24, 2014 january 1985, at royal opera house, covent garden. Why the royal ballet never tire of performing the nutcracker.
The nutcracker in rehearsal the royal ballet youtube. Tchaikovskys muchloved music is matched to a magical adventure on christmas eve for clara and her nutcracker doll. Why the royal ballet love performing the nutcracker youtube. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. Royal opera house the royal ballets nutcracker roundtable. Featuring principals lauren cuthbertson and matthew golding with director of. Tchaikovsky richard winsor, dominic north hd 1080p duration. Royal opera house is streaming free ballet and opera.
It is presented as the stage version all camera angles from auditorium. The royal ballet and royal opera s programme for the coming season include world premieres, major new productions and classic revivals. Dec 04, 2018 the royal ballets nutcracker is both opulent and cosy. Royal opera house the royal ballet rehearse the nutcracker. Nov 25, 2015 join dancers from the royal ballet live in rehearsal as they prepare for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. The nutcracker royal ballet royal opera house, london as midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. Mix play all mix royal opera house youtube matthew bourne.
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. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to uk. Their journey to the land of sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of. Watch more films like this on the royal opera house website. Audience responses to the royal ballets christmas classic, broadcast live to. Nutcracker royal opera house 809478012528 dvd barnes. The royal ballets nutcracker is the most traditional of british productions julia trevelyan omans designs evoke 19thcentury nuremberg in loving detail.
In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january. The royal ballets francesca hayward performs the wonderful dance of the mirlitons from the nutcracker this brilliantly festive ballet is. Dec 08, 2016 peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. The nutcracker, royal ballet, covent gardens, 1985 limited part of a movie collection i purchased, used ntsc vhs in box case. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to uk the. Royal opera house is streaming free ballet and opera online. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker royal ballet vhs leslie. Join dancers from the royal ballet in rehearsal as they prepare for the upcoming performances of the ultimate christmas ballet, the nutcracker. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker royal ballet vhs leslie collier.
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