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Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet is one of the most famous ballet's the world has even known. Learn the synopsis of the Nutcracker Ballet.
Although the original 1892 Marius Petipa production was not a success, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker began to slowly enjoy worldwide popularity.
The music of the Nutcracker Ballet was composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Born in the Ural mountains of Russia, he dedicated his life to music. 1850 to 1859, he attended the school of Jurisprudence and studied piano. In 1861, he attended classes with the Russian Music Society. In 1862, he entered the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. Beginning in 1866, Tchaikovsky taught at the Moscow Conservatory while composing many of his concertos and symphonies. In 1892, Tchaikovsky composed the Nutcracker. The Music of The Nutcracker: Nutcracker Overture Nutcracker March Sugar Plum Dance Russian Dance Arabian Dance Chinese Dance Dance of Reeds Waltz of Flowers
Captain Kangaroo narrates the story of The Nutcracker Suite, with songs along the way. Yes, Virginia, the Nutcracker Suite DOES have lyrics!
The Nutcracker Music of Tchaikovsky. The music of the Nutcracker Ballet was composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.