The Nutcracker Blu-ray (The Royal Ballet)

This all-time ballet favourite, in which young Clara is swept into 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) and vibrant dancing by The Royal Ballet make for a captivating performance. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound.

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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
Artist of the Royal Ballet

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor: Koen Kessels
Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov
Designer: Julia Trevelyan Oman
Lighting: Mark Henderson

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

Picture: 16:9 1080i
Sound: LPCM 2.0 / DTS 5.1 HD – Master Audio
Format: Bluray
Region code: All Regions
Subtitles: FR/DE/ES (Documentary only)
Running Time: 127 mins
Year: 2009 
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