
The Nutcracker
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Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker has for decades been an essential part of the world’s and the OPERA’s run-up to Christmas. In memory of the previous production that had been in the repertoire for more than half a century, for the Christmas of 2015, a newly buffed-up show was staged that follows classical ballet traditions while still conforming to the requirements of 21st century dance and set design. Partnering with Tamás Solymosi to choreograph a new fairy-tale ballet for the classical-music piece was a true Nutcracker specialist: the internationally renowned Wayne Eagling. It was the first time in the life of the Hungarian National Ballet that an artist of such worldwide stature had developed a choreography tailored specifically for it, with its unique characteristics in mind, in order to treat audiences to the ballet’s Christmas magic in a version that is even more full of spectacle and dance than the previous one.
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Premiere: Nov. 28, 2015
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“This new choreography by Wayne Eagling and Tamás Solymosi is not only modern and as brilliant as one would expect, it is also a sort of homage to the legend, as it might be called, to the creative work of Vasily Vainonen and Gusztáv Oláh. Nóra Rományi’s costumes are classic, beautiful and timeless.”
Eszter Veronika Kiss, Mno.hu
“The stage is incredibly beautiful and professionally designed, and the choreography blends seamlessly with the magic of Tchaikovsky's melodies. The choreographer skilfully incorporates elements of acrobatics into the dance, integrating them organically into the classical choreography, thus giving the performance a contemporary feel.”
Igor Palchitsky, 7days