The Nutcracker – A ballet by John Neumeier

Synopsis

Ballet master Drosselmeier takes Marie to the court theater, where she dances in new pointe shoes with cadet Günther—who gives her a mysterious nutcracker. John Neumeier's touching choreography tells the story of saying goodbye to childhood. John Neumeier's choreography tells the story of saying goodbye to childhood and growing up. In the course of the piece, the childlike Marie not only discovers the world of theater for herself, but also falls in love for the first time and matures into a young woman. John Neumeier's unique version of this classic is a coming-of-age story and at the same time a tribute to the legendary ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa, who brought classical ballet to perfection in the 19th century. The Hamburg Ballet dazzles with virtuoso elegance and opulent imagery – a Christmas fairy tale that gets under your skin.

Additional Info

• No: 6058
• Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
• Conductor: Simon Hewett
• Orchestra: Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg
• Artists: da Praetorius, Alexandr Trusch, Louis Musin, Olivia Betteridge, Alessandro Frola, Lloyd Riggins, Hamburg Ballet
• Production year: 2026
• Run time: 01:59:00
• Director: Choreography by John Neumeier
• Producers: Bel Air Media, NHK, ZDF, ARTE
• Format: 4K