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Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
Damian Smith (Drosselmeyer); Elizabeth Powell (Clara Stahlbaum); Davit Karapetyan (Nutcracker); David Arce (King of the Mice); Yuan Yuan Tan (Queen of Snow); Vanessa Zahorian (Sugar Plum Fairy)
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.
DVD
Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 01/11/2008
Sound Formats: DTS Surround 5.0; LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: FR, DE, ES, IT
Catalogue Number: OA1002D
BLU-RAY
Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 01/10/2009
Sound Formats: 2.0 & 5.0 PCM
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: FR, DE, ES, IT
Catalogue Number: OABD7044D
Conductor(s):
Martin West
Martin West
Orchestra(s):
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
Artist(s):
Damian Smith; Elizabeth Powell; Davit Karapetyan; David Arce; Yuan Yuan Tan; Vanessa Zahorian; San Francisco Ballet Orchestra; Martin West
Damian Smith; Elizabeth Powell; Davit Karapetyan; David Arce; Yuan Yuan Tan; Vanessa Zahorian; San Francisco Ballet Orchestra; Martin West
"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)
"This sumptuous production of Nutcracker updates the scenario to San Francisco during the 1915 International Exposition. With ravishing sets, superb dancing and stunning sound, it is an absolute delight." (BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★)
"This sumptuous production of Nutcracker updates the scenario to San Francisco during the 1915 International Exposition. With ravishing sets, superb dancing and stunning sound, it is an absolute delight." (BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★)
Damian Smith (Drosselmeyer); Elizabeth Powell (Clara Stahlbaum); Davit Karapetyan (Nutcracker); David Arce (King of the Mice); Yuan Yuan Tan (Queen of Snow); Vanessa Zahorian (Sugar Plum Fairy)
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.
DVD
Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 01/11/2008
Sound Formats: DTS Surround 5.0; LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: FR, DE, ES, IT
Catalogue Number: OA1002D
BLU-RAY
Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 01/10/2009
Sound Formats: 2.0 & 5.0 PCM
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: FR, DE, ES, IT
Catalogue Number: OABD7044D
Conductor(s):
Martin West
Martin West
Orchestra(s):
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
Artist(s):
Damian Smith; Elizabeth Powell; Davit Karapetyan; David Arce; Yuan Yuan Tan; Vanessa Zahorian; San Francisco Ballet Orchestra; Martin West
Damian Smith; Elizabeth Powell; Davit Karapetyan; David Arce; Yuan Yuan Tan; Vanessa Zahorian; San Francisco Ballet Orchestra; Martin West
"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)
"This sumptuous production of Nutcracker updates the scenario to San Francisco during the 1915 International Exposition. With ravishing sets, superb dancing and stunning sound, it is an absolute delight." (BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★)
"This sumptuous production of Nutcracker updates the scenario to San Francisco during the 1915 International Exposition. With ravishing sets, superb dancing and stunning sound, it is an absolute delight." (BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★)
