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Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia

The Royal Ballet Sinfonia invite us into their rehearsal rooms as they prepare for their Christmas performances of Tchaikovsky’s seasonal favourite: The Nutcracker.

The Royal Ballet Sinfonia invite us into their rehearsal rooms as they prepare for their Christmas season with Birmingham Royal Ballet, and performances of Tchaikovsky’s seasonal favourite: The Nutcracker.
On Christmas night, Clara is whisked away on a fairy-tale adventure with her Nutcracker doll, travelling through swirling snowflakes to an enchanted kingdom of sweets. Conductor, Thomas Jung and members of the orchestra explain how they work together to bring this magical ballet music to life, including the famous Waltz of the Flowers and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Produced by Chris Taylor for Â鶹ԼÅÄ Audio Cardiff

Photo: Birmingham Royal Ballet (credit Bill Cooper)

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28 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 2023 08:30
  • Boxing Day 2023 16:00