Nutcracker Ballet

Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Welcome to a marvelous Christmas celebration ~ a holiday party with music, dancing, loved ones, tradition, an unforgettable story, and magical presents that make dreams come true! The annual Nutcracker Ballet is an international event that debuted well over a hundred years ago and is still adored by innumeral fans! Tremendous history, art, and music are behind this most famous of ballets. Start here to learn about the author, composer, ballet, and music which make it so popular! Begin studyin...

March from the Nutcracker Ballet
Nutcracker Prince Leads Marching Soldiers!
An army of toy soldiers march as they prepare to follow their Nutcracker Prince in defending a beautiful young girl against the evil Mouse King! I bet you can already hear the music accompanying this scene from ... The Nutcracker Ballet by Peter Tchaikovsky! (Actually, the March music comes during the party scene of the ballet, but many think of it in relationship to the dear Nutcracker.) Come enjoy the March from the ballet. What is a march anyway, and what can we learn about music from it?...

Trepek (Russian Dance) ~ Nutcracker
Russian Dance by a Russian Composer
The Nutcracker by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky is probably the world's best loved ballet! The classic's yearly renaissance is always anticipated and welcomed by children and adults. During the time the ballet suite was composed, many incredible Russian composers were emerging. Five of them became increasingly popular not only in their own country, but throughout the world. Tchaikovsky, one of these gentlemen, created musical masterpieces which appealed to the world, and also contained some of hi...