Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker or Petter and Lotta's Christmas (Live from the Royal Swedish Opera, 1999)

UPC: 807280708691

Product Features

Performance Details

• Title: The Nutcracker or Petter and Lotta's Christmas
• Composer: Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
• Type: Ballet in two acts
• Based on: E.T.A. Hoffmann & Elsa Beskow
• Choreography: Pär Isberg
• Libretto: Pär Isberg & Erik Näslund
• Location: Royal Swedish Opera, 1999

Cast

• Uncle Blue's Maid: Marie Lindqvist
• The Charcoal Burner / The Prince: Anders Nordström
• Petter: Jens Rosén
• Lotta: Alexandra Kastrinos
• Uncle Blue: Weit Carlsson
• Aunt Brown: Charlotte Stålhammar
• Aunt Green: Helene Perback-Lindgren
• Aunt Lavender: Kristin Käge
• The Mouse King: Mats Jansson
• The Snow Queen: Eva Nissen

Orchestra and Crew

• Ballet Company: The Royal Swedish Ballet and Pupils from the Swedish Ballet School
• Ballet Master: Gunilla Roempke
• Orchestra: The Royal Swedish Opera Orchestra
• Conductor: Renat Salavatov
• Set Designer: Bo-Ruben Hedwall
• Costume Designer: Ann-Mari Anttila
• Lighting: Torkel Blomkvist, Börje Berglund
• Technical Director: Hans Rydström
• TV and Video Director: Gunilla Wallin
• Editor: Gunilla Wallin
• Executive Producer: Christina Hörnblad

Technical Specifications

• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Subtitles: Not specified
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Running Time: 95 minutes
• DVD Type: PAL
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik

Overview

Experience the enchanting adaptation of Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, performed by the Royal Swedish Ballet, with a unique twist inspired by Elsa Beskow's beloved characters, Petter and Lotta. This 1999 production, choreographed by Pär Isberg and conducted by Renat Salavatov, brings a fresh narrative to the classic ballet, featuring stunning performances by Marie Lindqvist as Uncle Blue's Maid and Anders Nordström as The Charcoal Burner/Prince.

Interesting Facts

• This production uniquely integrates the characters from Elsa Beskow's stories, blending them with the traditional Nutcracker tale.
• Pär Isberg, known for his innovative choreography, collaborated with Erik Näslund to create the libretto for this adaptation.
• The ballet features pupils from the Swedish Ballet School, adding a touch of youthful exuberance to the performance.

Track Listing

1. Act 1 - Introduction and Dance Sequences
2. Act 2 - The Kingdom of Sweets and Finale

Publishers

• Royal Swedish Opera
• SVT Drama

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