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The nutcracker

As the Christmas holidays approach, the Ballet of the Plovdiv Opera will delight its audience with the classic ballet "The Nutcracker." The story immerses us in the magic of Christmas through the adventures of young Marie, who dreams of the perfect holiday gift. However, instead of that, she receives a nutcracker shaped like a soldier in an elegant uniform, who will take her on an unforgettable journey into a world of wonders and fantasy.

Details

Duration 120 Minutes

The choreography is a fusion of classical ballet on pointe and neoclassical dance, especially in the movements of the mechanical toys, as the very story calls for such a blend of styles. Choreographer Boriana Sechanova draws on the philosophy behind the story, inspired by the imagination of children, and emphasizes the idea that they need more attention from their parents than mechanical toys as gifts. For her, the characters in the fairy tale are not divided into good and evil, black and white. They are all colorful in the dreams of children, and each one embodies a variety of traits – like the ugly nutcracker who comes to life and transforms into a handsome prince. Regarding her work with the renewed international ballet company of the Opera Plovdiv, the choreographer shares: “All the participants are incredibly young, which is wonderful! This is a performance for the young dancers.”

Watch the video about the making of the performance HERE.

Creative Team

Boryana Sechanova

Choreographer

Dian Tchobanov

Musical director

Yana Dvoretska

Costume designer

Salvatore Leistro

Set designer

Featuring

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Swan Lake

Music: ; Choreographer: M. Petipa
Conductor: Dian Tchobanov, Stage director: Y. Krastev
Coproduction with SofArtists

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