The following extrapolation of the characters in order of appearance is drawn from an examination of the stage directions in. Nutcracker suite simple english wikipedia, the free. There have been several recorded childrens adaptations of the e. Act one tells a story of how little clara aids her magical christmas gift a nutcracker in the form of a soldier defeat an army of mice. Its a surprisingly dark blending of fantasy and reality that manages to somehow be sweetly innocent and scary as all hell. Just around the corner, the austin jazz band plays duke ellingtons nutcracker suite, immersing the audience in a holiday swingdancing party set to a live, jazzy rendition of the original tchaikovsky nutcracker music. Other major players in the ballet include uncle drosselmeyer the toymaker, claras brother fritz, the mouse king and the sugar plum fairy. The new steinbach firm added the evil mouse king in 2016 followed with the 5th nutcracker in this series, tchaikovsky in 2017. I could not find the cd version of this song so i thought i might as well upload it. Arabian dance, chinese dance, dance of the flutes, waltz of the flowers. Connetic dance of hartford, ct, is one such company. Connetic dances nutcracker suite and spicy dance informa.
Mcmorrow this gorgeous book retells the nutcracker story with a jazzy feel. Tchaikowsky nutcracker nadja saidakova, vladimir malakhov 2nd act excerpt. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of nutcracker, suite from the ballet, on allmusic. The original story of the nutcracker and the mouse king is a curious tale that could only have come from a german romanticist in the 1800s. We offer all your favorite characters from the nutcracker ballet in a range of decorative styles. This is some of the greatest music of the suites written or in this case, arranged by ellington and strayhorn. The nutcracker suite is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded for the columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the nutcracker by tchaikovsky, arranged by ellington and billy strayhorn. Who are the main characters in the nutcracker ballet. In 1940, walt disney used some of the nutcracker music in his animated movie fantasia, which led to an interest in the ballet. Feb 26, 2020 the nutcracker, ballet by pyotr tchaikovsky. Discover the many roles in tchaikovskys the nutcracker. This edition of tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite, arranged in 1960 by billy strayhorn and duke ellington, was assembled from the original manuscripts held in the strayhorn repository and the ellington collection of the smithsonian. Its nutcracker suite and spicy, now in its 10 th year, is truly a nutcracker for and of the 21 st century from racial and stylistic diversity, to mixing up gender conventions, to a quite modernized concept and aesthetic.
Its worth noting that duke ellington did produce a jazz rendition of tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite, an early illustration of how well the composers work adapts into a jazz score. All the while, the score brings modern melancholy to the familiar rhythms through the horn and saxophone melodies. The nutcrackerhanspeter, herr drosselmeyers nephew who was turned into the nutcracker by the evil mouse kings mother herr drosselmeyerclaras godfather, hanspeters uncle, and a magician. Leopold stokowski conducting the philadelphia orchestra. The nutcracker is an 1892 twoact ballet originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev. Loudoun ballet companys nutcracker tea description. The nutcracker prince musters his toy infantry and the cavalry. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, details allmusic. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Duke ellington the nutcracker suite rtv slovenia symphony orchestra duration. Recorded november 10, 1926 at the academy of music in philadelphia. Two renditions of the nutcracker, handels messiah and alice in pantoland madison features joyous music, comedy dec. Jan 20, 2020 the nutcracker act ii the dance of the sugar plum fairy, coda by myballetstellar. Tchaikovskys ballet of the nutcracker is based on alexandre dumas translation of the original tale by e.
At the beginning of the ballet, the nutcracker is given as a christmas gift to clara stahlbaum. Steinbach nutcracker fantasy nutcrackers nutcracker suite. Tapping ellington and strayhorns nutcracker suite wise music. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. Clara, the prince and the mouse king have all been added to this collectible series of nutcrackers. Every number was acclaimed and repeated, and the suite became an instant hit. Choose from pull puppet ornaments, nutcracker ornaments, and novelty nutcrackers. Pick from an assortment of styles, such as the candy cane nutcrackers, stacked totem nutcracker and skateboarder nutcracker. Dec, 1996 a swinging take on tchaikovskys nutcracker suite this jazzy version of classic ballet is set in cottonclubera harlem. Track list by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker.
It was the only one of his three ballet suites to have been compiled an published during the composers lifetime. Swan lake gets a jazzy update at greater boston stage company. The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The best, worst and weirdest versions of the nutcracker. The twoact, fulllength production takes the classical story and. Cw 32, popularly known as the nutcracker suite, in january and february 1892. A beautiful fairy who resembles claras sister louise. The nutcracker suite series of limited edition nutcracker by steinbach was launched in 20 with herr drosselmeyer, the mysterious uncle of clara who presents her with a toy nutcracker. Nutcrackers steinbach nutcracker suite the nutcracker suite series this limited edition series of steinbach nutcrackers was launched in 20 with herr drosselmeyer and was complimented with a dashing prince in 2014 and clara in 2015. Did tchaikovsky really detest the nutcracker suite. The nutcracker suite with its seven dance movements, was quite successful.
Fantasia 1940 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Two renditions of the nutcracker, handels messiah and. Learn about the roles in the nutcracker ballet and discover the history behind this famous christmasthemed ballet with a score by. A sweet duke ellington suite, is a tribute to duke ellington, the harlem renaissance pianist and composer.
A 1990 animated film titled the nutcracker prince was released and distributed by warner brothers pictures and uses cuts of the music throughout and its story is based heavily on that of the ballet. The complete ballet was first performed on december 17. Nov 02, 2018 the original story of the nutcracker and the mouse king is a curious tale that could only have come from a german romanticist in the 1800s. All about the main female character in the nutcracker ballet.
Allegro brillant by bonn classical philharmonics on amazon music. Petersburg, russia, on 18 december 1892 to a modest success and rarely seen the next years. Les brown and his band of renown topic 2,663 views. Swan lake gets a jazzy update at greater boston stage.
Dancing into different roles nutcracker costumes, tutu. See more ideas about teaching, christmas tale and music classroom. Irinas fashions ballroom dance costumes and latin dance costumes jazz. The village dance studio, in partnership with the lift program at grace church, brings you excerpts from the nutcracker, a holiday classic ballet. Tchaikovsky compiled his suite from the ballet the nutcracker, op. She is presented with a nutcracker doll for christmas and dreams that he comes to life. Mcmorrows version is set in sugar hill, during the harlem renaissance honoring both the influential importance of culture and music. The nutcracker act ii the dance of the sugar plum fairy, coda by myballetstellar. He is transformed into a handsome prince and accompanies clara on her adventure. The main characters of the nutcracker ballet are clara stahlbaum and the nutcracker prince. The nutcracker suite duke ellington album wikipedia. See more ideas about nutcracker costumes, ballet costumes and costumes. Hoffmann story the basis for the ballet using tchaikovskys music, some quite faithful, some not. A sweet nutcracker suite with eric felten jazz orchestra at blues.
Enjoy an enchanting afternoon with your family and costumed characters from the nutcracker at a tea party complete with tea sandwiches, scones, hot chocolate, and teas. Nutcracker suite characters from the cherished ballet. Petersburg branch of the musical society on march 19, 1892. See more ideas about nutcracker characters, nutcracker christmas and german nutcrackers. Columbine and harlequin dollsa pair of pantomime characters borrowed from italian commedia dellarte. Nov 02, 2010 i could not find the cd version of this song so i thought i might as well upload it. Learn more about the main female character in the nutcracker ballet. From traditional to jazzy, theres a nutcracker for everyone share this. The fabulous 17piece swing shift orchestra, led by steve sharp, with stunning vocals by uo gospel singers guests, provided live duke ellingtons jazzy nutcracker suite 1960 plus. With the cost involved with mounting a full production of the nutcracker, it was wise marketing to create a suite from the score that could be performed in concert halls. An arrangement of the suite that lay between dance music and jazz, it was released by rca victor. When the curtain opens, its a typical nutcracker opening, says benson, who was a principal dancer with cincinnati ballet before moving to. The mouse king declares war on the nutcracker and his soldiers. Stunningly beautiful illustrations lend strength to mcmorrows faithful retelling in part of the world renowned nutcracker by e.
Michelle dorrances version, to the ellingtonstrayhorn jazz take on. Provided to youtube by surfdog records the nutcracker suite the brian setzer orchestra boogie woogie christmas. Nov 28, 2016 from traditional to jazzy, theres a nutcracker for everyone. Excerpts from our upcoming 2014 nutcracker production will be performed by our dancers in full costume. If he made any derogatory comment about the suite or ballet, it has to be taken with a grain of. This version of the story is set during the harlem renaissance and is a great example of how a wonderful story can transcend time, place, and culture. There is a clarity and precision to the orchestras playing that gives tchaikovskys music sparkle, while gergiev breathes life into the dances and few moments of drama that are in the story. Blues alley recently hosted the eric felten jazz orchestras tribute to duke ellingtons arrangement of pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys nutcracker.
Dorrances version, set to duke ellington and billy strayhorns nutcracker suite. Once again drosselmeyer calls upon his magic and the nutcracker is transformed into a handsome boy. A swinging take on tchaikovskys nutcracker suite this jazzy version of classic ballet is set in cottonclubera harlem. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Dec 16, 2018 the fabulous 17piece swing shift orchestra, led by steve sharp, with stunning vocals by uo gospel singers guests, provided live duke ellingtons jazzy nutcracker suite 1960 plus. Feb, 2017 provided to youtube by surfdog records the nutcracker suite the brian setzer orchestra boogie woogie christmas.
In 1988, care bears nutcracker suite was produced by the canadian animation studio nelvana and featured the care bears characters. Miniature overture, march, dance of the sugar plum fairy, trepak russian dance. From traditional to jazzy, theres a nutcracker for everyone. The nutcracker suite is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded for the columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz. Ivan vsevolozhsky and marius petipa adapted hoffmanns story for the ballet. The nutcracker was first performed at the mariinsky theatre in st. This performance is a community outreach initiative to bring dance performance to all abilities. The recording of the complete nutcracker is just one example of their particular skills. Just as the mouse king is about to overpower the nutcracker doll, clara distracts him, allowing the nutcracker to strike the winning blow.
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