Royal ballet principal ballerina lauren cuthbertson prepares for her opening performance of the classic christmas production the nutcracker at londons royal opera house. This classic christmas ballet is in cinemas around the world from 17 december. Join dancers from the royal ballet in rehearsal as they prepare for the upcoming performances of the ultimate christmas ballet, the nutcracker. To book tickets or find out more about the royal opera house, head to uk. The royal opera house covent garden will never be mistaken for the royal philharmonic. Dec 04, 2018 the royal ballets nutcracker is both opulent and cosy. Acis and galatea, the royal ballet and the royal opera, 2009 3 april, 7pm bst. The nutcracker in rehearsal the royal ballet youtube. The royal ballet s francesca hayward performs the wonderful dance of the mirlitons from the nutcracker this brilliantly festive ballet is in cinemas. The nutcracker is available to watch in full via apple music. Well i chose the royal ballet tchaikovsky collection couse this british group is one of the best in the world today. With miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots. It was first performed in at the marinsky theatre in st petersburg in 1892. 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.
It presents the tchaikovsky nutcracker, in its entirety, with a nice addition of arenskys variation on theme included on the latter part of disc 2. It was the first time that i have watched a ballet, despite going to many plays in the west end, such as matilda and les miserables, so it was a new. The royal ballet is one of the great ballet companies of the world. Tchaikovsky arab dance the nutcracker royal ballet 2008. The metamorphosis, the royal ballet, 20 17 april 2020, 7pm bst. The nutcracker by the royal ballet, royal opera house, london wc2 tickets 020 7304 4000. The ultimate youtube workouts for ballet fans looking to add a little beauty to their exercise regimes this year. The royal ballet s new release of another sleeping beauty shows their commitment to this, their staple ballet. Royal opera house, london francesca hayward sparkles in this twee revival, a luminous presence in an inconsequential story about a lifesize doll. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. The nutccraker choreography was the best that i saw in my life. The royal opera house is streaming a programme of online shows and masterclasses, following the coronavirus outbreak. Featuring principals lauren cuthbertson and matthew golding with director of.
It is not quite as good as that production but still captures the ballet s festive charm, magic, fun and enchantment. Royal opera house is streaming free ballet and opera online. Mar 24, 2014 january 1985, at royal opera house, covent garden. 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. Tchaikovsky, mark ermler, royal opera house covent. Royal opera house waltz of the snowflakes the nutcracker. Sarah lamb as the sugar plum fairy in royal ballets nutcracker. I wanted each step to connect with the audience peter wright on the nutcracker.
This production has been in the royal s rep for more than 400 performances, and for me it still ranks as nutcracker gold. The russian composer created the music for numerous ballets including the sleeping beauty, swan lake and the nutcracker. A revival of peter wrights production of the nutcracker. Royal opera house is streaming free ballet and opera. The royal opera house s create and dance programme provides. Miyako yoshida, steven mcrae, gary avis, iohna loots, ricardo cervera, orchestra of the royal opera house, koen kessels, the royal ballet, peter wright. 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. Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. The nutcracker in rehearsal 2017 the royal ballet youtube. Here the royal ballet s fumi kaneko performs as princess aurora in the sleeping beauty. The nutcracker royal ballet tickets royal opera house. In rep at the royal opera house, london, until 14 january.
Classical, colour, dvd video, pal all regions details. Waltz of the snowflakes the nutcracker the royal ballet royal opera house. Royal opera house the royal ballet rehearse the nutcracker. Royal opera house, london as midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. Vienna festival ballet the nutcracker trailer youtube. Royal opera house bow street covent garden london wc2e 9dd. On the 4th january 2017, i went, with my family, to watch the ballet production of the nutcracker at the royal opera house. 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. First soloist of the royal ballet melissa hamilton bringing new meaning to the phrase worklife balance. The magician drosselmeyer transforms the drawing room for a battle between mice and toy soldiers. Peter wrights interpretation of the nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by the royal ballet in 1984. This alltime ballet favourite reaches its 25th anniversary in peter wrights glorious production. The original ballet was created by marius petipa and lev inavov with an original music score composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky.
The nutcracker royal ballet royal opera house, london as midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her nutcracker. Tape was tested then rewound so it is ready for you to play. 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. This brilliantly festive ballet is in cinemas around the world from 17 december. Royal opera house the sleeping beauty clip fumi kaneko. A new youtube series covers some of the basics of ballet, presented by the royal ballet s tarabrigitte bhavnani. 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. The royal ballet s production and interpretation of the story was created by sir peter wright and premiered at the royal opera house in 1984. With that bit of truth out of the way, this cd accomplishes everything it sets out to do. The nutcracker the royal ballet youtube the royal ballet full class world ballet day 2014 duration.
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. The royal ballets francesca hayward performs the wonderful dance of the mirlitons from the nutcracker. As well as streaming opera and ballet performances, the iconic london venue is offering behindthescenes looks behind its closed doors. A wonderful clip of royal ballet dancers isabella gasparini and david yudes in rehearsal for the nutcracker. Royal opera house bow street covent garden london wc2e. Royal opera house, london the royal ballet s fabulouslooking nutcracker is also the most serious, says judith mackrell. The royal ballet, orchestra of the royal opera house, barry wordsworth rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker royal ballet vhs leslie collier. 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.
Royal opera house the nutcracker dance of the mirlitons. Royal opera house the nutcracker waltz of the flowers. November 28, 2019 the stunning waltz of the flowers from the royal ballet s the nutcracker. The nutcracker in rehearsal 2017 the royal ballet duration. Artist the orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden. The royal ballet and royal opera s programme for the coming season include world. The nutcracker, royal ballet, covent gardens, 1985 limited part of a movie collection i purchased, used ntsc vhs in box case.
It is presented as the stage version all camera angles from auditorium. When one of her christmas presents comes to life, young clara is swept into a fantasy adventure where she meets an exquisite sugar plum fairy, a chivalrous prince and the mysterious drosselmeyer amongst a whole host of classic characters, performed by the worldrenowned royal ballet. Nutcracker royal opera house available in bluray, dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Get fit with the royal ballet s new exercise video series. Mix play all mix royal opera house youtube yasmine naghdi and matthew ball rehearse the sleeping beauty the royal ballet duration. Royal ballet s nutcracker runs until january 15 at the royal opera house 020 7304 4000. Official account of the royal opera and the royal ballet. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the. This was originally streamed on facebook live at 7. Nutcracker royal opera house 809478012528 dvd barnes. This will include the following broadcasts, available on demand, for free, via the our facebook and youtube channels.
The nutcracker birmingham royal ballet 1995 part 2. Nov 25, 2015 join dancers from the royal ballet live in rehearsal as they prepare for peter wrights production of the nutcracker. 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. The nutcracker story royal opera house learning platform. Subscribe to our channel to receive notifications about new ballet and opera clips. Tchaikovsky collection featuring the royal ballet bluray. 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.
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