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Ballet in two acts (1892)
Libretto by Marius Petipa and Ivan Vsevolozhsky
based on stories by Alexandre Dumas (père) and E. T. A. Hoffmann
The quintessential Christmas fairy tale, The Nutcracker makes its long-awaited return to Verona after more than thirty years’ absence from the Teatro Filarmonico stage, featuring the Ballet, Orchestra, Children’s Choir and Technicians of the Fondazione Arena, in an all-new production.
Under the Christmas tree, little Clara will find much more than just a present: an adventure that will take her into an enchanted realm, a new world capable of captivating adults and children alike in perhaps the most beautiful music ever written by Tchaikovsky.
IN-DEPTH TALK open to the public with Fabio Sartorelli, on Thursday 9 December at 6 pm, in the Sala Veranda at the Accademia Filarmonica di Verona.
Shows on Saturday, December 18 and Wednesday, December 29: not included in the season ticket
Show on Friday, December 31: special performance - not included in the season ticket
