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Video on demand: The Nutcracker

Watch online on www.ardmediathek.deRecorded at Semperoper, Dresden, Germany
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On demand until Wednesday 31 December 2025 23:59
Programme
The NutcrackerMusic: Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893)
Choreography: Aaron Watkin, Jason Beechey
Performers
Semperoper Ballett
Vello PähnConductor
Roberta Guidi di BagnoSet Designer, Costume Designer
Marco FilibeckLighting Designer
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden
Yumiko TakeshimaDancerSugar Plum Fairy
István SimonDancerNutcracker / Prince
Anna MerkulovaDancerMarie
Oleg KlymyukDancerDrosselmeyer
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About this music
The trials and tribulations of a veteran Nutcracker junkie
Deborah Weiss, 18th December
A message of fondness to all Nutcracker lovers: the music still works its magic, even after hundreds of performances. 
The Nutcracker: the facts behind the magic
Alexandra Desvignes, 14th December
Have you ever wondered what goes on backstage during The Nutcracker? 
The Nutcracker: casting a Christmas spell
Mark Pullinger, 3rd December
Along with chestnuts, turkey and Carols from King's, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without The Nutcracker. It has become a staple part of the festive season. 
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Aaron WatkinMarco FilibeckPyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyRoberta Guidi di BagnoSemperoper BallettSächsische Staatskapelle DresdenThe NutcrackerVello PähnYumiko Takeshima
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