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Tchaikovsky - Nutcracker | Opus Arte OABD7044D

Tchaikovsky - Nutcracker

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Label: Opus Arte

Cat No: OABD7044D

Barcode: 0809478070443

Format: Blu-ray

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Ballet

Release Date: 28th September 2009

Contents

Artists

Damian Smith
Elizabeth Powell
Davit Karapetyan
David Arce
Yuan Yuan Tan
Pierre-Francois Vilanoba
Vanessa Zahorian
San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra

Conductor

Martin West

Works

Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich

The Nutcracker, op.71

Artists

Damian Smith
Elizabeth Powell
Davit Karapetyan
David Arce
Yuan Yuan Tan
Pierre-Francois Vilanoba
Vanessa Zahorian
San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra

Conductor

Martin West

About

This visually stunning, all-new production of Nutcracker, choreographed by Helgi Tomasson (artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet) is a graceful and timeless adventure on a grand scale. The scenic design by Michael Yeargan, setting the tale at the time of the 1915 San Francisco World Fair, is sensational.

From the lovely Waltz of the Flowers to the crystalline beauty of the stunning Snowflake Waltz, each scene is more breathtaking than the last, bringing to life all the well-known and beloved characters with fresh sparkle and compelling originality.

Recorded in High Definition video and true surround sound, this age-transcending production offers a dazzling magical journey which has received critical acclaim throughout the world.

Cast:
- Uncle Drosselmeyer: Damian Smith
- Clara: Elizabeth Powell
- The Nutcracker Prince: Davit Karapetyan
- King of the Mice: David Arce
- Queen of Snow: Yuan Yuan Tan
- King of Snow: Pierre-François Vilanoba
- Sugar Plum Fairy: Vanessa Zahorian

Choreographer: Helgi Tomasson

Bonus Material:
- Illustrated synopsis & cast gallery
- Interviews with Helgi Tomasson, Michael Yeargan and Martin Pakledinaz
- Documentary: 1915 World's Fair

Recorded live at the War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, California, on 19th & 20th December 2007.

The opulent new version of the seasonal classic, launched spectacularly by the San Francisco Ballet, is every parent’s dream of a holiday treat. It looks scrumptious, tastes delicious, offers substantial nourishment and won’t cause cavities.’ - San Francisco Examiner

Picture: 1080i High Definition / 16:9
Sound: 2.0 & 5.0 PCM
Video codec: AVC/MPEG-4 Disc size BD50
Menu language: EN
Subtitles: FR/DE/ES/IT (extras only)
Region code: All regions
Running time 133 mins

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