Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King – Dutch National Ballet Blu-ray

UPC: 807280805499

Product Features

• Title: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
• Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
• Choreography: Toer van Schayk & Wayne Eagling
• Conductor: Ermanno Florio
• Orchestra: Holland Symfonia
• Featuring:Set & Costume Design: Toer van Schayk
  • Clara Staalboom: Anna Tsygankova
  • Prince / Mr. Drosselmeijer's Nephew: Matthew Golding
  • Nutcracker: James Stout
  • Mr. Drosselmeijer: Wolfgang Tietze
  • Mouse King: Alexander Zhembrovskyy
• Lighting Design: Hans Åke Sjöquist
• Live Recording: Amsterdam Music Theatre, 2011
• Special Feature: Behind the Scenes with interviews and backstage footage
• Label: Arthaus Musik
• Blu-ray Cat. No.: 108 054
• Running Time: 108 minutes (Main Feature) + 27 minutes (Bonus)
• Resolution: 1080i High Definition
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Region Code: Worldwide
• Subtitles (Bonus Features): English (Original Language), German, French
• Disc Format: 25 GB Single Layer

Overview

This Blu-ray release of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, performed by the world-renowned Dutch National Ballet, brings to life the magical tale of Clara Staalboom and her extraordinary Christmas Eve adventure. Filmed live at the Amsterdam Music Theatre in 2011, the production is conducted by Ermanno Florio and features mesmerizing performances from leading dancers Anna Tsygankova, Matthew Golding, James Stout, and Alexander Zhembrovskyy. The choreography, crafted by Toer van Schayk and Wayne Eagling, combines traditional ballet with imaginative new elements, supported by stunning set and costume designs by Van Schayk.

The Holland Symfonia delivers Tchaikovsky's enchanting score with finesse, adding depth to the performance. Hans Åke Sjöquist's lighting design further enhances the magical atmosphere of the ballet. The production has been praised for its artistic excellence and innovation, with De Telegraaf noting, "The Nutcracker exceeds all expectations."

This Blu-ray also includes a special feature that takes viewers behind the scenes, offering interviews with the choreographers and dancers, as well as exclusive backstage footage.

Interesting Facts

• Anna Tsygankova, the principal ballerina, has been celebrated for her flawless technique and emotive performances.
• The Dutch National Ballet is one of the top ballet companies in the world, known for its dynamic and fresh interpretations of classical works.
• This performance's choreography, by Toer van Schayk and Wayne Eagling, adds new layers to the traditional Nutcracker story, blending the familiar with contemporary storytelling.
• Matthew Golding, a former principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, brings a powerful stage presence as the Prince.
• The Holland Symfonia, under the baton of Ermanno Florio, performs the iconic Tchaikovsky score, infusing it with both grace and vigor.

Publishers

• Label: Arthaus Musik
• Producers: Adrienne Liron, Jeff Tudor (3 Minutes West)
• Distributor: Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Release Year: 2012

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