Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Ballet in 3 acts by Vasily Vainonen on a libretto by Marius Petipa based on . Hoffmann Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Mariinsky Theater Ballet and Orchestra Set design: Simon Virsaladze Valery Gergiev, conductor Ouverture Act I First Set 1. Decorating the Christmas tree - Entrance of the guests 2. Walk 3. Children’s canter - Parents’ entrance 4. Arrival of Drosselmeyer - Distribution of gifts 5. The Nutcracker - Grandfather’s Dance 6. Scene - Departure of the guests - Night - Clara and the Nutcracker 7. Scene - The Battle Second Set 8. Scene - A fir forest in winter 9. Waltz of Snowflakes Act II Third Set 10. The enchanted palace of the Kingdom of Delights 11. The arrival of the Nutcracker and Clara 12. Entertainment: I. Chocolate - Spanish dance II. Coffee - Arabic dance III. Tea - Chinese dance IV. Trepak - Russian dance