The Nutcracker - Mariinsky Ballet (2012)

Music

In this Russian Nutcracker from the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, Tchaikovsky's glorious score and Vainonen's colorful, traditional production, complemented by Simon Virsaladze's stunning designs, make this as magical and memorable a Christmas treat as ever. Libretto by Marius Petipa after the story by ETA Hoffmann.

Updated May 30 2020