Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (complete ballet recorded December 14, 2011) BLU-RAY
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Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (complete ballet recorded December 14, 2011) BLU-RAY
New York City Ballet / Megan Fairchild, Joaquin De Luz, Teresa Reichlen, Daniel Ulbricht
[ C Major Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc ]
Release Date: Thursday 10 November 2016
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Choreography - George Balanchine
Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet's iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets.
Balanchine's stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet. NYCB's beloved production has been performed in New York City every year since its premiere on February 2, 1954, and is seen live by more than 100,000 people annually.
Running Time: Total: 110 mins (100 mins + 10 mins bonus)
Picture: 16:9, HD
Sound: BD: DTS-HD MA 5.0, PCM Stereo
Subtitles: English (original language), German, French (Bonus only)
Booklet: English, German, French
"this is a production that is bright and colourful, with constant activity to divert and delight the eye. Indeed, according to those booklet notes, NYCB's entire roster of more than 150 dancers and musicians is deployed, which isn't counting a plentiful supply of energetic children from the company's school. This, it's fair to say, isn't a production that's going to bore you." MusicWeb Dec 2016
"It's about time we had this on Blu-ray, in stunning sound and superb color, with a bonus segment that takes us backstage into some of the intricacies of the production. This is from a December, 2011 performance that will warm your heart all through the year whenever you view it. This is about as good a Nutcracker you will find, and makes for an easy recommendation!" (AudAud.com Jan 2017)
