Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Music For Students To Study By

Avenues that may enhance the ability to effectively study are worth pursuing.

Music is one of those pathways and listening to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker is beautiful music at the highest level.

The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky .

It was given its premiere at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg on Sunday, December 18, 1892, on a double-bill with Tchaikovsky’s opera Iolanta.

Although the original production was not a success, the 20-minute suite that Tchaikovsky extracted from the ballet was.

However, the complete Nutcracker has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960s and is now performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season, especially in North America.

Major American ballet companies generate around 40% of their annual ticket revenues from performances of The Nutcracker.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer of the romantic period, some of whose works are among the most popular music in the classical repertoire.

He was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression internationally, bolstered by his appearances as a guest conductor in Europe and the United States. Tchaikovsky was honored in 1884 by Emperor Alexander III, and awarded a lifetime pension.

Listening to Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is one thing. Attending a ballet and enjoying music applied to a story is even more memorable.

Three Reasons to Watch the Nutcracker Ballet

By Ace Abbey

Nothing rings in the holidays like The Nutcracker ballet. The music is synonymous with the holiday season, and the story is as popular as the “Night Before Christmas.” Not to mention, it is one of the most famous ballets of all time. This ballet has earned global recognition due to the hundreds of performances that take place every year across the world.

The Story

The story takes place on Christmas Eve when a family celebrates the holiday and decorates their tree. The crafty godfather to Clara and Fritz presents the children with their Christmas gifts. When the children fall asleep, the young girl has a dream that a nutcracker comes to life. The Nutcracker and Clara go on an adventure and have to fight off the likes of the evil mouse king and his army of rodents. Afterward, these two protagonists turn into a prince and a princess. This is a performance that weaves artistic ability and storytelling, as it is a wonderful story made all the better with music and dancing.

The Music and Dance

The Nutcracker ballet is a Russian play originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov in 1892 and scored by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. If you have not seen the ballet, you may be familiar with Tchaikovsky’s time-tested score. The ballet is made up of dance techniques from Spanish, Arabian, and Chinese cultures. The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is also one of the most popular performances.[adToAppearHere]

Room for Imagination and Interpretation

The Nutcracker ballet’s plot is open to one’s imagination due to the lack of spoken lines. Some interpretations allude that it is a coming of age story. In the story, Clara is a young teenager but still displays childlike qualities. When she receives the gift from her godfather, she quickly clings to the handsome doll. During her dream, she shows her bravery in saving the doll by throwing a shoe at the mouse king. Her dream then leads her to create a fantasy in which the Nutcracker turns into a prince. From there she goes on a magical journey that can be seen as romantic as the two travel to the Kingdom of Sweets. This magical dream is symbolic of Clara transitioning from a girl into a young adult.[adToAppearHere]

Above all else, this is a story and performance for theater fans of all ages. Children can identify with the lead characters and the magic of Christmas while the adults can appreciate the historic Tchaikovsky score and mesmerizing dance numbers and choreography. Whether it is your first time or hundredth, this ballet is a show that demands numerous viewings.

To learn more about The Nutcracker ballet, Boston residents should visit http://www.ballettheatre.org/nutcracker.[adToAppearHere]

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