Stanton welchs opulent production of the nutcracker is one of the most splendid ever staged. Provided to youtube by holding account dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker music box rika shirai film music with classic music music box. She welcomes the nutcracker prince and his love clara to her land and orders the festivities. Peter wrights nighon definitive production for the royal ballet ranks as one of the. With swordfights, snowflakes, dancing animals and toys, the nutcracker truly is the ultimate holiday experience for the whole family. The number was choreographed by lev ivanov to music written by tchaikovsky. With that frightful king rat and his pointeshoeclad army of mice, a party. With grand sets and stunning costumes, the nutcracker features the entire company of dancers as well as many houston ballet academy students playing hundreds of fun and exciting roles.
Claire kretzschmar of new york city ballet, with students from the school of american ballet, performing as the sugar plum fairy in george balanchines the nutcracker. Its easy to see why the nutcracker is the most popular annual stage performance in houston. Tickets allegro ballet of houston presents breakfast. Silent night piano cover hello, im rousseau, i make piano covers of classical and. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker sheet music for saxophone. I first decided to sponsor at this level because it gave me the opportunity to contribute to houston ballet in a meaningful way and to attend all of the wonderful events during nutcracker. Piano classical piano classical piano free sheet music tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker. Sugar plum tea kicks off the the nutcracker ballet. Lauren cuthbertson performs the famous dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker this classic christmas ballet is in cinemas. Hope you enjoy my performance of tchaikovskys dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker suite. Tchaikovsky introduced the celesta to russian music lovers on 19 march 1892 when the nutcracker suite was performed for the. The instrumentation is notable for its use of the celesta, which the composer described as something between a piano and. World europe russia tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker.
The dance of the sugar plum fairy is one of the ballets best known musical numbers which is. Allegro hosted regional dance americasw festivals in 1981, 1991, 2001, and in 2011 in celebration of its 60th anniversary. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker music. Clearly, it is about more than clara, the sugar plum fairy, the nutcracker prince and the snow queen. Journey with clara, drosselmeyer, sugar plum fairy, and the nutcracker prince as they embark on a magical adventure through a growing christmas tree, interactive snow scene, and whimsical kingdom of. Photo by amitava sarkar, courtesy of houston ballet new holiday cheer and tradition meet in. To decorate each of their rooms for christmas, i thought about what they love.
Allegro has been setting the barre for almost 70 years. Nutcracker dance of the sugar plum fairy by allengrey. Houston ballet dances back to wortham center with the nutcracker. The dance of the sugar plum fairy, is famous for three reasons. Dance of the sugar plum fairy instrumental dance of the sugar plum fairy. In 1919, choreographer alexander gorsky staged a production which eliminated the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier and gave their dances to clara and the nutcracker prince, who were played by adults instead of children. What is sure to become a holiday tradition, the brunch fete was hosted by the sugar plum fairy, the nutcracker and the snow queen much to the delight of all 200 parents and children, who ranged in. Join us for an unforgettable morning with the sugar plum fairy and her kingdom of sweets court.
Clara, the sugar plum doll, a flurry, the chinese dancer, spanish dancer and lead flower. Tchaikovsky used the celesta to sound like drops of water shooting from a fountain. An abridged version of the ballet was first performed outside russia in budapest royal opera house in 1927, with. This classic christmas ballet is in cinemas around the world from 17 december find. Dance of the sugar plum fairy sheet music tchaikovsky.
Four houston ballet dancers to watch this nutcracker season. Classical tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker piano version. Popular romantic composer of 6 symphones and some of the world most performed ballets including swan lake, the nutcracker and sleeping beauty. The nutcracker houston tour features hundreds of dancers. As part of ovations 2015 battle of the nutcrackers we offer dance of the sugar plum fairy excerpts from all of the entrants for sidebyside comparison. The dance of the sugar plum fairy is a dance for a ballerina. As a kickoff to the annual holiday production of the nutcracker ballet kingwood dance theatre will host its 10th annual sugar plum tea.
The sugar plum fairy is a ballerina who dances in the the second act of the nutcracker. Lauren cuthbertson performs the famous dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the. The sugar plum fairy and the prince get together once again, yet each productions costumes and sets are fresh every year. Check out dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker and the four realms by alala on amazon music. Houston ballet principals karina gonzalez as sugar plum fairy in stanton welchs the nutcracker. In this, the most traditional holiday tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and where the magic happens. Shes sweet, sophisticated and if her tight buns are any indication, a ballerina at heart. Houston ballet first soloist nozomi iijima as sugar plum fairy and principal connor walsh as nutcracker prince with artists of houston ballet. We watched the trailer for disneys the nutcracker and the four realms dance of the sugar plum fairy and it inspired us to do our own little version. Integrating a few hints of decor inspired by the nutcracker dance of the sugar plum fairy which also happens to be one of our favorite christmas songs. The nutcracker and the four realms dance of the sugar.
Join clara and drosselmeyer as they travel together to the land of sweets, where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and the real magic happens. Four houston ballet upandcomers to watch during nutcracker. In this, the most traditional holiday tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with. In fact, the dance of the sugar plum fairy is one of the most wellknown scores from the nutcracker.
Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker and. Buy nutcracker dance of the sugar plum fairy by allengrey on audiojungle. The nutcracker by royal opera house free listening on. Karina gonzalez was the sugar plum fairy, and connor walsh was the nutcracker prince. Gonzalez, who took time out to have a baby, will be taking on the premier role of the sugar plum fairy once again shell dance two other roles.
The dance of the sugar plum fairy is one of the ballets best known musical numbers. Allegro ballet of houston was founded in 1951 by emmamae horn, and celebrates its 68th anniversary this year. The instrument is forever identified with the sugar plum fairy. You will never forget the look in your childs eyes when the sugar plum fairy bends down to give her a hug. As a ballet, there are of course no words, only music and dance.
Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy. Lauren cuthbertson performs the famous dance of the sugar plum fairy, set to tchaikovskys iconic score. This magical afternoon for parents and children will be. In this, the most traditional tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and.
Dance of the sugar plum fairy simple english wikipedia. This piece is part of our dark and moody music for flute compilation. In 1919, choreographer alexander gorsky staged a production which eliminated the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier and gave their dances to clara and the. Soundcloud the nutcracker by royal opera house published on 20151210t11. Rocket alerts switch to dance of the sugar plum fairy. Provided to youtube by universal music group the nutcracker suite, op.
In this, the most traditional holiday tale, clara and drosselmeyer travel together to the land of the sweets where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince. Enjoy all the splendor of this timeless classic, with opulence brighter than ever. Houston ballet has performed the nutcracker since the 1970s, when the companys artistic director was nina popova. Come and enjoy a beautiful breakfast with the sugar plum fairy and her friends from the nutcracker ballet. Dance of the sugar plum fairy is from a set of dances found in tchaikovskys the nutcracker, an ballet from 1892. Allegro hosted regional dance americasw festivals in 1981, 1991, 2001, and. I wanted this nutcracker christmas tree to be soft and romantic and pretty, so the sugar plum fairy was perfect inspiration. Houston ballets the nutcracker 201718 sugar plum fairy. The nutcracker is one of the most popular pieces ever created for ballet, containing numerous famous dances, including dance of the sugar plum fairy, dance of the reed pipes and waltz of the flowers. Flute classical flute classical flute free sheet music tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker. Nutcracker themed christmas tree sugar plum fairy a. The home back command has changed the ominous rocket alert in gaza border communities to the music of dance of the sugar plum fairy from pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Onstage tonight, we have principal soo youn cho as the sugar plum fairy and soloist aaron daniel sharratt as the nutcracker prince. This event is a sellout, so make your reservations early.
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