Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker - San Francisco Ballet (2004) - DVD

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Product Features

• Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
• Ballet: The Nutcracker
• Choreographer: Helgi Tomasson
• Performers:Orchestra: San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
  • Clara: Elizabeth Powell
  • The Nutcracker Prince: Damian Smith
  • Sugar Plum Fairy: Vanessa Zahorian
  • The Snow Queen: Yuan Yuan Tan
  • The Nutcracker: Davit Karapetyan
  • The Dewdrop Fairy: Maria Kochetkova
  • Artists of San Francisco Ballet
  • Students of the San Francisco Ballet School
• Conductor: Martin West
• Stage Design: Michael Yeargan
• Costume Design: Martin Pakledinaz
• Lighting Design: James F. Ingalls
• Projection Design: Wendall K. Harrington
• Publisher: Opus Arte
• Release Year: 2008

Overview

This 2004 production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, performed by the San Francisco Ballet, is a visually stunning and timeless interpretation, choreographed by the Ballet's Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson. Set against the backdrop of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the scenic design by Michael Yeargan and costumes by Martin Pakledinaz provide a fresh, sparkling retelling of the classic ballet.

This production, recorded in High Definition video and true surround sound, captures the beauty and grandeur of the iconic scenes such as the Waltz of the Flowers and Waltz of the Snowflakes, featuring the dazzling performances of Yuan Yuan Tan, Vanessa Zahorian, and other San Francisco Ballet artists. The performance is conducted by Martin West with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, bringing Tchaikovsky’s timeless score to life.

Interesting Facts

• Helgi Tomasson’s Nutcracker was first performed in 2004 and has been celebrated for its creativity and unique visual interpretation.
• The scenic design transports the audience to the early 20th century in San Francisco during the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, adding a historical context to the traditional ballet.
• Yuan Yuan Tan, as the Snow Queen, and Vanessa Zahorian, as the Sugar Plum Fairy, deliver breathtaking performances that highlight their technical prowess and artistry.
• The production includes a documentary about the 1915 World’s Fair, which served as a source of inspiration for the ballet’s visual design.
• The San Francisco Ballet is one of the oldest and most prestigious ballet companies in the United States, and its Nutcracker production has become a holiday tradition for audiences worldwide.

Track Listing

1. Act I: Clara’s Christmas Eve party, the magical journey with the Nutcracker, and the battle with the Mouse King.
2. Act II: The journey through the Land of Snow and the magical Kingdom of Sweets, featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers.

Extra Features

• Narrated synopsis
• Cast gallery
• Interviews: Helgi Tomasson, Michael Yeargan, and Martin Pakledinaz
• Documentary: The 1915 World's Fair, a source of inspiration for the production.

Disc Information

• Picture Format: 16:9 Anamorphic
• Sound Format: LPCM Stereo
• Subtitles (Extra Features Only): French, German, Spanish, Italian
• Region Code: All Regions
• Running Time: Approx. 132 minutes

Publishers

• Opus Arte
• Co-produced with KQED Public Television and Thirteen/WNET New York

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