The Nutcracker

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This production of The Nutcracker is presented by the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre, featuring choreography by Eldar Aliev based on the original scenario by Marius Petipa. The staging is a unique Far East version originally choreographed by Aliev, not previously performed by Russian theatres outside the Primorsky Stage prior to this tour. The vision emphasizes expressive dancing with brilliant costumes and scenery by Semyon Pastukh and Galina Solovieva, creating a festive New Year’s extravaganza. Tchaikovsky’s score is highlighted for its innovative orchestration, including the celesta in the Sugar Plum Fairy’s dance. The production aims to capture the freshness and youthfulness of the plot, using the company to personify both human characters and inanimate objects, turning the performance into a triumph of the corps de ballet.