Der Nussknacker - Grand Classic Ballet Die traditionelle Winter-Tournee

Is it a dream or reality? Why not both at the same time? In Tchaikovsky's classic "The Nutcracker", reality and vision merge into a magical interplay of sensual movements. This dance fairy tale has been exuding its extraordinary magic for decades, especially at Christmas time. Since its premiere on December 18, 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, E.T.A. Hoffmann's masterpiece has captivated young and old alike.

A cherished tradition in the run-up to Christmas from November 26, 2024 to January 23, 2025, the talented ensemble brings the Christmas story to life in theaters across Germany. Smooth movements, magical sounds and dreamy backdrops will whisk you away from the here and now. Visit us and get in the mood for a wonderful Christmas season

Spend an exciting Christmas Eve with little Marie. As soon as her Uncle Drosselmeier gives her a pretty nutcracker, the great adventure begins. In her dream, she joins the master of the Nutcracker and goes into battle with his soldiers against the Mouse King. Joining forces, they defeat the dreaded ruler. After the glorious victory, the Nutcracker is transformed into a charming prince, who takes the brave little heroine to the kingdom of sweets as a token of gratitude. Follow Marie into a colorful, sparkling fairytale world full of magic and fun.

And who better to retell the story than the Grand Classic Ballet? The ensemble of talented artists performs in the world's most famous theaters - even in the famous Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters. From China to Israel to the USA - the artists float across the stage all over the world. With timeless elegance, emotional perfection and sparkling crystals in the stage set, the Grand Classic Ballet creates a breathtaking winter wonderland. If that isn't the perfect harbinger of Christmas.

The art of classical ballet.

Ballet is able to conquer all hearts and penetrate the depths of the human soul. It makes you rejoice, cry, empathize and capture the viewer's thoughts. He learns what he thought, what he admired or was horrified by - that is the art of classical ballet.

Ballet is part of the overall choreography, the jubilation, the excitement of the individual, his team and the audience. The instrument of this jubilation is dance. On the ballet stage, life unfolds in a fairy-tale environment that brings people danger, blows of fate, intrigue, charm and disappointment. Death sometimes appears in the ballet and sometimes even a cemetery. But sadness and joy do not appear in the coarse forms of everyday life, but in solemn garments. They are covered with a veil of jubilation, where sadness has faded and joy becomes reflective. But the true content is revealed in the dances themselves. This is how A.L. Volinski, ballet critic and philosopher of classical dance, characterizes this art.