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Description

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. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound.

Press Reviews
"All in all a fine performance of a justified favourite is given the presentation it deserves." (Musicweb International)

"One of the very best seasonal treats for children and adults alike, the Royal Ballet's Nutcracker is a handsome, magical, thoroughly traditional rendering of ETA Hoffmann's immortal if deeply strange story. " (Sunday Express)

Cast
Miyako Yoshida (The Sugar Plum Fairy)
Steven McRae (The Prince)
Gary Avis (Herr Drosselmeyer)
Iohna Loots (Clara)
Ricardo Cervera (Nephew / Nutcracker)
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House; Koen Kessels

Production
Company: The Royal Ballet
Stage Director: Peter Wright
Choreographer: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov

Disc Information
Catalogue Number: OA1036D
Date of Performance: 2009
Running Time: 260 minutes
Sound: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, ES
Label: Opus Arte