
The Nutcracker
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE.
THERE WILL BE NO DANCE AS PART OF THIS CONCERT.
Maxim Emelyanychev conductor
Introduced by Jay Capperauld
From the delicate ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’ to the elegant ‘Waltz of the Flowers’, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker conjures all the magic and wonder of Christmas – and it’s as much of a seasonal treat for classical newcomers as it is for aficionados.
Maxim Emelyanychev invites you to immerse yourself in all the sugar, snow and sparkle of the composer’s full score, as young Clara sees her beloved Nutcracker transformed into a handsome Prince, who whisks her away to the Land of Sweets.
With its heart-melting melodies – and singers joining the Orchestra to bring his timeless classic to colourful life – this is a Christmas feast for the senses.
Programme Notes

Beyond the Sugar Plum Fairy: a short introduction to the celeste
The celeste has gone in unexpected directions since Tchaikovsky encapsulated its sound in The Nutcracker ...
Available to read from 8 November





