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The Nutcracker Blu-ray Disc (The Royal Ballet)

The Nutcracker Blu-ray Disc (The Royal Ballet)

Sir Peter Wright’s production for The Royal Ballet has been called definitive: the ultimate Nutcracker, this is festive magic for year-round viewing recording in 2009.
£29.99

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This all-time ballet favourite, in which young Clara is swept into fantasy adventure when one of her Christmas present 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 Julie Trevelyan Oman (including an ingenious magical Christmas Tree), an exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy (Miyako Yoshida) and chivalrous Prince (Steven McRae) and vibrant dancing by The Royal Ballet make for a captivating performance. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound.

 

Music: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

The Sugar Plum Fairy: Miyako Yoshida
The Prince: Steven McRae
Herr Drosselmeyer: Gary Avis
Clara: Iohna Loots
Hans-Peter / The Nutcracker: Ricardo Cervera
Artists of The Royal Ballet.

Choreography by Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Koen Kessels 2009

Plus: Cast gallery / Rehearsing at White Lodge / Peter Wright tells the story of The Nutcracker.

 

Picture: 16:9 1080i
LPCM 2.0 / DTS 5.1 HD - Master Audio
Duration: 127 mins
Region code: All Regions
1 X BD50
Subtitles: FR/DE/ES (Documentary only)

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