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How Nutcrackers Became a Classic Symbol of Christmas
There are so many enduring symbols of Christmas ... That's because it inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker, which debuted in 1892. The tale of a little girl being gifted a nutcracker ...
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The Nutcracker: English National Ballet's reboot restores 'festive sparkle'
Hats off to English National Ballet (ENB) for restoring some "festive sparkle" with its brand-new production of "The Nutcracker", said Debra Craine in The Times. Frankly, the previous version was ...
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker - Trepak (Russian Dance); Waltz of the Flowers
The story of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King was transformed into a magical ballet in 1892 – and is now a Christmas favourite. A bit like a Tchaikovsky 'Toy Story', the enchanting narrative is ...