The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker - UNITED EUROPEAN BALLET presents a masterpiece by P.I. Tchaikovsky at the Kongresshaus Zurich.

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14:30
Kongresssaal
Colossart Production Sarl

The Nutcracker - UNITED EUROPEAN BALLET presents a masterpiece by P.I. Tchaikovsky with orchestra.

The ballet classic for the whole family. The Nutcracker is the last and most successful work by composer Peter Tchaikovsky.
The ballet's plot is based on the fantastic tale by German Romantic composer E.T.A. Hoffmann "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King".

The story of a young girl who receives a nutcracker as a gift and dreams that it will turn into Prince Charming fascinates young and old around the world. For a few hours, you are whisked away from everyday life into the romantic and imaginative world of dreams and longings.

On Christmas Eve, when the guests have said goodbye, Klara goes back to her presents. She falls asleep there. At midnight, the nutcrackers and dolls come to life and Klara suddenly finds herself in the middle of a magical world. Snowflakes and dancing flowers accompany the girl on her journey to the realm of the beautiful sugar fairy. A magical Christmas fairy tale that delights ballet fans young and old at every performance. The world premiere of the ballet "The Nutcracker" took place at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg in December 1892.

UNITED EUROPEAN BALLET

This ballet company consists of 40 professional dancers who have diplomas from the most prestigious institutions and choreographic schools from various countries: Italy, Germany, France, Ukraine. The UNITED EUROPEAN BALLET offers an impressive presentation of the famous classical ballet "The Nutcracker". A classical production with scenographic elements of incredible realism, dazzling costumes, props crafted with intricate detail and a series of enchanting melodies make up this great masterpiece of classical ballet.

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