TCHAIKOVSKY, P.I.: Nutcracker (The) (San Francisco Ballet, 2007)

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The Nutcracker, Op. 71
Libretto/Text Author: Petipa, Maurius
Ballet Company: San Francisco Ballet
Choreographer: Tomasson, Helgi

Chinese Man: Blanc, Nicolas
Grand Pas de Deux Ballerina: Kochetkova, Maria
Mouse King: Arce, David
Nutcracker Prince: Karapetyan, Davit
Snow Queen: Tan, Yuan Yuan
Sugar Plum Fairy: Zahorian, Vanessa
Uncle Drosselmeyer: Smith, Damian

Corps de Ballet: San Francisco Ballet
Conductor: West, Martin
Television Director: Diamond, Matthew
Lighting Designer: Ingalls, James F.
Set/Stage Designer: Yeargan, Michael
Costume Designer: Pakledinaz, Martin

Date of Concert: 21-12-2007
Venue: War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Playing Time: 02:12:00
Catalogue Number: OA1002D
UPC: 809478010029

This visually stunning, all-new production of Nutcracker, choreographed by Helgi Tomasson (artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet) is a graceful and timeless adventure on a grand scale. The scenic design by Michael Yeargan, setting the tale at the time of the 1915 San Francisco World Fair, is sensational. From the lovely Waltz of the Flowers to the crystalline beauty of the stunning Snowflake Waltz, each scene is more breathtaking than the last, bringing to life all the well-known and beloved characters with fresh sparkle and compelling originality. This age-transcending production offers a dazzling magical journey which has received critical acclaim throughout the world.

Bonus features:

- Illustrated Synopsis.

- Interviews with Helgi Tomasson, Michael Yeargan and Martin Pakledinaz.

- Documentary: 1915 World's Fair.

Part 1

The Nutcracker, Op. 71
1
Opening credits
2
Overture
Act I
3
The Christmas Tree
4
March
5
Gallop - Parents' Dance
6
Dance Scene and Drosselmeyer's Presents
7
Scene - Grandparents' Dance
8
Clara and the Nutcracker
9
Battle of the Toys and Mice
10
Transformation
11
Scene - Waltz of the Snowflakes
Act II
12
The Garden in the Pavilion of Dreams
13
Clara and the Nutcracker Prince
14
Spanish Dance
15
Arabian Dance
16
Chinese Dance
17
Dance of the Mirlitons
18
Russian Dance
19
Madame du Cirque and the Dancing Bear
20
Waltz of the Flowers
21
Pas de deux: Intrada
22
Pas de deux: Var. 1 (Tarantella
23
Pas de deux: Var. 2 (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)
24
Pas de deux: Coda
25
Final Waltz - Grand Finale
26
Curtain calls and end credits

Part 2

Interview with Helgi Tomasson

Part 3

Interview with Michael Yeargan

Part 4

Interview with Martin Pakledinaz

Part 5

Illustrated synopsis

Part 6

The 1915 World's Fair

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