Nutcracker
accompanied by a great live orchestra
The "Nutcracker" is a popular children's story that can also be applied to
has developed into a world classic of ballet. The story is as Christmassy as the scent of baked apples or the glitter of tinsel and never fails to enchant young and old alike.
First performed in 1892, the piece is one of the legendary "Tchaikovsky-Petipa ballets" and is undoubtedly one of the most popular ballet classics. The story of little Marie, who is given a nutcracker by her Uncle Drosselmeier on Christmas Eve and dreams that it will turn into Prince Charming, fascinates audiences anew every year. The gripping battle of the tin soldier against the Mouse King or the journey through the magical world enchant children and take adults back to their childhood. Petipa's fairytale production and Tchaikovsky's incomparable music manage to create a perfect interplay of choreography and composition on stage.
Be our guest and be inspired by the art of telling a story with the help of dance and music.
At the performance in Karlsruhe, the international ensemble will be accompanied by a magnificent orchestra.
