Casse-noisette
James Kudelka
Casse-noisette
James Kudelka
Ballet companies all over the world perform The Nutcracker during the holiday season, each with a special take on Marius Petipa’s beloved classic. The National Ballet of Canada has one of the finest versions in James Kudelka’s staging from 1995, which opens at a Christmas Eve party in rural 19th century Russia. With non-stop dancing and magnificent sets and costumes from Santo Loquasto, with lighting by Jennifer Tipton, The Nutcracker is an unforgettable tribute to the imagination.
Squabbling siblings Marie and Misha are attending a Christmas party at their country estate when their mysterious Uncle Nikolai arrives, bearing gifts. Parmi ceux-ci, une magnifique poupée Casse-Noisette pour Marie, qui l’emmène ce soir-là dans la chambre d’enfant. C’est alors que la magie commence. The clock strikes twelve, the Christmas tree grows to enormous proportions and Marie and Misha journey to the icy realm of the Snow Queen and golden palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy where they must learn to get along.
James Kudelka a été chorégraphe résident du Ballet national du Canada après avoir été son directeur artistique pendant neuf ans. He creates works of incredible musicality and vision for companies internationally, from original full-length ballets to short contemporary works and remounted classics. Kudelka was Resident Choreographer of Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie from 2008 to 2020.
Le compositeur russe de la fin du XIXe siècle Pyotr Ilyich Tchaïkovski a créé certaines des œuvres les plus populaires du répertoire classique, en particulier ses trois partitions complètes pour le ballet : Lac des cygnes, La Belle au bois dormant et Casse-noisette. His work includes full-length operas, multiple symphonies and concerti.
“The best Nutcracker on the planet.” – The Globe and Mail
« Casse-noisette : nothing short of spectacular!” – National Post
“★★★★★/5 A Christmas gift for everyone… a feast for the senses, filled with enough wonder that there is something certain to delight audiences of any age and any taste.” – Toronto Sun
“The ballet spectacle that never fails to delight young and old alike!” – 680 News
Chorégraphe et libretto :
James Kudelka, O.C.
Musique :
Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski
Conception de la scène et des costumes :
Santo Loquasto
Conception de l’éclairage :
Jennifer Tipton
Premiere: The National Ballet of Canada, O’Keefe Centre (now Meridian Hall), Toronto, 21 décembre, 1995
The Nutcracker is made possible by generous financial support from production underwriters Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M., Lawrence and Ann Heisey and an anonymous friend of the National Ballet.
The National Ballet of Canada gratefully acknowledges its collaboration with Canada's National Ballet School in the production of The Nutcracker.
This production is dedicated to Celia Franca and Betty Oliphant.
With respect, admiration and gratitude. – JK
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