Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker

[@markbelmares7138]

In 1974, I saw the Nutcracker for the first time with my college sweetheart. I fell in love with both of them.

[@deusvultpictures6550]

Are you bent? I do like the Nutcracker mind you.

[@apurvanair9817]

@@deusvultpictures6550 fellas is it gay to like classical music?

[@gm_construct_13_betaexplor38]

@@apurvanair9817 i mean you're literally listening to men playing and making noise

[@MrMrjaymz]

@@deusvultpictures6550 Are you admitting to being gay yourself? Based if so.

[@MrHDE-ex6xl]

@@apurvanair9817 Music has no Sexual Orientation preferences.

[@isaacangelo435]

As a kid, my mom was a dance teacher. Her best friend (and the mother of my childhood best friend) was a professional ballerina. So almost every year when I was a child, we would go and watch her dance in the nutcracker. So many good memories hearing this music again

[@2persons]

I had a similar childhood, mom and my aunt taught tap & ballet while my very talented grandmother sewed many costumes we also enjoyed the nutcracker which my sister danced the candy canes at least that's what I remember. I met many professionals too. I'd be surprised if you weren't at least initiated in classes too. The experience a blessing and a lot of good memories too.

[@cokenutca]

@@2persons what great childhoods you and Isaac had,,,... and yes, I think you were blessed...may the rest of your days be blessed also...

[@zharmuth]

Yes, ...my grandfather used to take us to see a live Nutcracker every December as a kid. I love how those memories seem to echo with magic, and how listening to it now brings it back.

[@benlouis928]

My sister did the nutcracker

[@Runnnator]

😝😝😝😝

[@shelleysteffens9255]

I was taken to this ballet at age 10. At 73, I can still visualize each move of the dancers by the music. What a treasure!

[@stephenwalters8006]

Pas de deux, the only piece of music to ever bring tears to my eyes.

[@ronnielane6903]

An absolute masterpiece. Tchaikovsky was a genius.

[@jaimeroth885]

❤

[@marckg6950]

It's one of those works you take for granted. Even with all the wonderful music i find , I keep coming g back to it

[@Robert53area]

​@@marckg6950then you don't take it for granted. If you respect it and keep coming back to listen or go to watch it you are not taking it for granted. Taking it for granted, would mean you didn't care for it till long after it was gone. It wasn't then in his time. It was marveled by the west and sent shocks to all of Europe, because they couldn't believe that the russian empire could produce something better than the west. Yes russophobia has been around that long.

[@TimTheMusicMan]

👍👍👍

[@ifIOnlyHadABrian]

Anyone's who music is still being played 100 years later was OBVIOUSLY a genius... Do you also comment on water being wet?

[@DavidPenn-sd5ub]

The nut cracker was the first classical recording I ever owned. Hearing it played brings back a lifetime lifetime of memories of classical music

[@mwatts-riley2688]

Who put peanut butter on my phone screen? 🍼

[@Regnbuesolv]

From the man who combined church bells and cannons in a piece of music about French people being chased out of Moscow, he sure does nail the spirit of Christmas!

[@russyeatman5631]

The 1812 Overture - one of my very favorites.

[@skunkygrogan6956]

GREAT observation!☃️☃️🎅🎅🎄

[@ifIOnlyHadABrian]

The first and second part of your sentence have no logical connection or reason to exist together. Here's some more: For a man who likes dogs, he sure knows how to drive a car! For a man who play tennis, he sure knows how to play the violin. For a man who is married, he sure loves reading books! Are people getting stupider... or does the internet just let them appear more?

[@Regnbuesolv]

@@ifIOnlyHadABrian okay

[@Ukalnsk]

He actually used cannons? Cool

[@lisacalvert6212]

There is no holiday celebration without The Nutcracker!

[@Bildad1976]

I can't imagine someone hearing all the various instruments playing the different parts in their head and writing it down on paper! I must be as thick as a rock. This is so beautiful and glorious, almost a mystical or spiritual experience! I, too, must hear it every Christmastime, although I'm not satisfied with only that, as I have to find it and listen at times when I need some special joy to lift my spirit!

[@rottenronnieful]

Exactly. To watch the orchestra is almost as magnificent as watching the dancers perform their magnificence

[@rottenronnieful]

And, I have experienced the magnificent Toronto Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker half a dozen times in my short 52 years.

[@skunkygrogan6956]

It's surrealism is spellbinding.....

[@skunkygrogan6956]

Perhaps....

[@courtneyweglein6801]

Good memories😊

[@A-Arslan]

I was born in a city which name is Tchaikovsky ❤ it is called after our composer, as his homeland is just 40 km away from the city. Our place is full of musicians, including my family 😊

[@AlikaLi357]

И что? Примазался к чужому величию?

[@RT-Ford]

@@AlikaLi357 Are there any sports teams or players that you follow? When they win, do you experience a bit of pride? You might want to think about that before you criticize others.

[@AlikaLi357]

@@RT-Ford No, I’m not a man, and I’m completely indifferent to players and all kinds of sports games. And I consider this type of pride to be the lowest and most primitive, when the person himself is nothing of himself.

[@RT-Ford]

@@AlikaLi357 I'm sorry for you. Farewell.

[@AlikaLi357]

@@RT-Ford 🙂and me you.)

[@lordtucor8309]

I feel i turn into a young little boy again listening to this, a time when everything was simple and magic.

[@claudiamigneco7187]

My aunt was very close with the director of rhe Russian Ballet company, I was blessed every year as a child to go see the nutcracker and see backstage. The ballerinas all looked like princesses and were so graceful and the music, no one really compares to Tchaikovsky even though I adore many other classical composers he still remains one of my favorites.

[@mwatts-riley2688]

Nope... Bob seger. 🎶

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

Tchaikovsky thinking that he failed this ballet brings me tears because I haven't heard anything better than this in my whole life. I guess all of the great artists in the literary, art, and music world have had the tendency to think they're a failure.

[@ifIOnlyHadABrian]

True art is a personal mountain to climb, and true artists only fail themselves. True artists care nothing for society, as anything popular is mediocre, like the majority of humanity.

[@tamara8908]

He wrote this music for the dancers.

[@judinasiv]

when I remember what happened to Bizet after the Carmen debuted. that's horrible. if he would have known then... wish I could have a time machine, I would tell him - man, you just swept into the eternity with just one masterpiece, stop second-thinking yourself :-)

[@julieb9811]

I was in the Nutcracker ballet at my local dance studio for 7 years in a row. Listening to this reminds me of those years... I was younger then... from 8 years old to 15.

[@oscarl.ramirez7355]

8 years ago i took my 3 nieces 2 this show in Houston, we ate in Pearland and......

[@davidquinn3742]

Thank God for classic wonders like The Nutcracker

[@aaronlaluzerne6639]

Today I have finally listen to the whole nutcracker ballet for the first time and not just the famous bits.

[@garyshaw9912]

From beginning to end it's absolutely amazing.

[@tannhauser7584]

@@garyshaw9912 I agree. Every bit is wonderful. Not a sour note anywhere.

[@colleensreviewsandstories5213]

I'm a bell-ringer for the Salvation Army and this music HELPS ME KEEP SMILING AND RINGING AND BRINGING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT TO THE SEASON FOR 8 HOURS STRAIGHT! Helps to stay positive when it's so cold, too!

[@TickleSalty]

It’s not Christmas unless I see or hear The Nutcracker at least once.

[@austindenotter19]

Or all year long.

[@camrynpatton4762]

I was Clara in the nutcracker last year and this music never gets old! 😍

[@ninahallstrom4151]

How soon do rehearsals begin ?

[@camrynpatton4762]

@@ninahallstrom4151 we actually just finished our last show a couple of days ago! we normally start close to the beginning of the year though 😊

[@charis008]

omg I was Clara last year too!

[@camrynpatton4762]

@@charis008 that’s cool! what company do you dance for?

[@emmy.leeper]

Omg I I’m playing Clara this year!

[@alicevanderbruggen1339]

My parents took my little sister and I to see this ballet once. Saying that it was enchanting, is an understatement. Forever a Christmas and rest of the year favorite.

[@kimberlymikita-jones1940]

I was a ballerina, but never had the pleasure of dancing in this production. The music is superb and the story is exciting, sweet and tender. I can't go through a Christmas season without listening to it several times and I can't listen to it without getting goosebumps! Thank you Peter Ilyich!

[@royvanzadel2987]

Dear one named Kimberly While time and distance does not exists within the enlighted heart,yes here in this illusory world Image it seems to exist but in our heart as one,as light as one feather ballerina you will be able to go into the ballet dance in our home,so feel free and enjoy life A true dear humane heart & soul friend named @royvanzadel🙏💙💟❤☀️❄☃️🌲🥿🥿😊🤗

[@debmar5771]

Tchaikovsky is my favorite. I envy you! I wish I could dance; I love to watch ballet. Is it too late for you to audition for Nutcracker somewhere???

[@PinkUrbanOasis]

My mom was a primaballerina and danced the production many times so I had the pleasure of seeing it many many times. Big fan! Also saw it in London and Toronto! A Christmas must! 🌟✨

[@2persons]

I is the magic of Christmas.

[@s.fleming187]

@@2personsEnglish?

[@alant3970]

Scene names in English, for folk like me :-) 0:00 The Nutcracker: Miniature opening 3:28 The Nutcracker Act 1 Table 1: No. 1 Scene The ornament and lighting of the Christmas tree 7:45 The Nutcracker Act 1 Table 1: No. 2 Marche 10:09 The Nutcracker Act 1 Table 1: No. 3 Children's gallopParents' entrance 12:37 The Nutcracker Act 1 Table 1: No. 4 Dancing scene 18:20 The Nutcracker Act 1 Table 1: No. 5 Grossvater stage and dance 24:03 The Nutcracker Act 1 Table 1: No. 6 The departure of the guests - The night 30:39 The Nutcracker Act 1 Table 1: No. 7 The battle 34:00 The Nutcracker Act 1 Table 2: No. 8 A fir forest in winter 37:57 The Nutcracker Act 1 Table 2: No. 9 Waltz of the Snowflakes 44:20 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 10 The Enchanted Palace of Confiturenburg 48:46 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 11 The Arrival of The Nutcracker and Claire 53:15 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 12 Entertainment Chocolate. Spanish dance 54:31 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 12 Entertainment Coffee. Arab dance 57:43 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 12 Entertainment Tea. Chinese dance 58:50 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 12 Entertainment Trepak: Russian dance 59:57 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 12 Entertainment Dance of the mirlitons 1:02:15 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 12 Entertainment The Gigogne mother and the puppets 1:05:08 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 13 Waltz of Flowers 1:12:06 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 14 Pas de deux The Sugar Plum Fairy and Prince Orgeat 1:17:03 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 14 Pas de deux Variation I. Quarantelle 1:17:43 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 14 Pas de deux Variation II. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy 1:19:54 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 14 Pas de deux Coda 1:21:12 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 15 Final Waltz and Apotheosis 1:26:14 The Nutcracker Act 2 Table 3: No. 12 Entertainment Gigue English Dance 1:27:07 La Sylphide: Overture 1:31:21 La Sylphide Act 1: Introduction 1:34:55 La Sylphide Act 1: Entrance of Effy 1:36:22 La Sylphide Act 1: James Effy The Witch The FortuneTeller Scene 1:42:28 La Sylphide Act 1: James and the Sylphide The Window Scene 1:48:42 La Sylphide Act 1: Arrival of the Guests Pas d'écossaise 1 :50:33 La Sylphide Act 1: Pas de deux and Reel 1:55:09 La Sylphide Act 1: Finale 1:57:30 La Sylphide Act 2: The Witch Scene 2:00:00 La Sylphide Act 2: James and the Sylphide The Forest Scene 2:04:05 La Sylphide Act 2: The Sylphide calls the Sylphs 2:04:55 La Sylphide Act 2: The Sylph Scene Entertainment 2:13:00 La Sylphide Act 2: James chasing the Sylphide 2:13:42 La Sylphide Act 2: Gurn The Witch Effy 2:16:13 La Sylphide Act 2: James and the Witch The Scarf 2:17:49 La Sylphide Act 2: Finale

[@Alexasgymnastictime]

You da man Alan T!

[@レオのまま]

ありがとうございます(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)

[@Anonymos10-z4o]

Thank you .

[@johnleroy1031]

Very well done, and very much appreciated. But why is the English Dance out of order on this recording? It's part of the "Entertainment" dance recital, and it belongs with the other five Dances. Why end the Nutcracker ballet with this little piece, when the Apotheosis is so right? It's kind of a bridge, I suppose, to La Sylphide, but no orchestra plays non-stop for over two hours. Ideas, anyone?

[@MelanieNLee]

@@johnleroy1031 I have never heard, nor heard of, an "English Dance" in connection with The Nutcracker. Hearing it now, it reminds me of the American South.

[@MK12275]

I'm here a night before the Christmas everything's so nostalgic brings back memories.

[@AreteSr]

Loveliness dating back nearly 80 yrs for me -- a ballet student beginning in the late 1940's, so pretty much immersed in this score all my long life. Just as fresh and refreshing to hear now, too! This time, swaying away over a dishpan of suds, picturing the ballet-story as I did the washing up. Simply FAB!

[@56Veggie]

How sweet! I wish I could have taken ballet. I was just a clumsy ox of a girl. Not a graceful bone in my body!

[@annemelville-blackburn9390]

@@56Veggie Take class now if you can find an adult ballet class. It's worth it, including the work to find a good class. I started when I was 20, and I have always been clumsy. I even got strong enough to do pointe, and join a small troupe. I still take class now being in my 40s and will continue. There have been several ladies at our studio who started at age 40, 50, and one even at 62! The 62-yr-old improved her balance and cholesterol levels. Sure, she is limited in what she can do, but she does pretty darn well for starting so late and she inspires us all!

[@56Veggie]

@@annemelville-blackburn9390 It's much too late for me! You see, I'm a grandmother now.

[@StickRiz]

wow! That is awesome! You must be very wise..

[@karenjohannessen8987]

@@56Veggie - It makes no difference how old you are! Re-read @Anne's post - Think how proud of you your g-kids could be - and inspired by your determination

[@myshamubassirafiha7463]

I first heard Tchaikovsky's music in a Tom&jerry christmas movie, this album always reminds me of those days

[@wheredabanana]

Hands down one of the greatest albums dropped in my opinion. Tchaikovsky was way ahead of his time.

[@urmenyi]

Luckily he was not ahead in time. The time ahead him would be gray. Nowadays we don’t have such masters. This is the time of shadow and emptiness. He lived at the right perfect time.

[@tanyapavlova1219]

Что должно происходить на душе этого композитора, в тот момент когда он писал такую музыку, всю свою печаль , обиды, разочарование он превратил в чудесную музыку, которая проникает прямо в сердце и в этот момент происходит волшебство, потому что сердце стало передавать импульсы всему человечеству, которое способно понять, что это возможно сделать, только нужно очень, очень этого желать и превращение обязательно будет таким как мы этого хотим, мы люди с горячими сердцами !!!!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sfcagoldenstate]

IMMORTAL TIMELESS DELIGHT OF CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

[@merbish7962]

One thing I always loved about The Nutcracker was that in retrospect the whole story is almost just one long happy ending. Like all the action happens in the beginning ofc but then it’s just a celebration for the rest of the ballet and nothing bad or scary happens. I fucking love that😭

[@ifIOnlyHadABrian]

Maybe, if you want to gush about childish concepts like non-scary, happy time parties... Try not ending your comment with vulgar swearing like low-class filth.

[@merbish7962]

@ imagine still having the mindset of a church lady in the 1980’s😬😬😬 you’re embarrassing bruh

[@merbish7962]

@@ifIOnlyHadABrian ok granny

[@aldair9787]

The whole ballet is a masterpiece, I find it dramatically flawless, incredibly dramatic and astonishingly touching. I will go watch it live for the first time in the Palais des congrès de Paris for Christmas and I just can't wait, I am 25 and I feel like a 10 year-old kid ❤️

[@onmywaytofindthetruth9181]

That's so exciting! 😄🥰

[@vilebrequin6923]

Enjoy it!💙❤️😊

[@joeyglass3783]

I also seen it for the first time in my twenties and Tchaikovsky is probably got to be one of my most favorite classical composers he kicks ass

[@mmcdade6224]

I’m so jealous

[@Xofflow_]

25?? That’s so young! I wish you a long, happy life full of many performances of The Nutcracker! ❤️

[@litermort]

Ah, Pyotr Ilyich Chaikovskiy! His first teacher of music didn’t believe in his success as Chaikovskiy came into music rather late. But a genius can come early or late - still this is a genius.

[@tjw0099]

Listening to The Nutcracker is like being taken away to a different land. You can feel the story being told just by listening to the music. We are all fortunate to have experienced this masterpiece.

[@СергейКилин-т1ф]

Правильно сказали-попасть в другую страну, попасть в Россию, ибо прекрасней России ничего не может быть!

[@kittycatcait147]

I am a ballerina but a young one. I love listening to this music as I dance. The Nutcracker ballet has always made me want to become a better ballerina.

[@lifecocoon9178]

When this song plays, I feel the Christmas atmosphere has come. Anyone looking forward to Christmas like me?❄❄☃❄❄❄❄☃❄❄🎅❤❤👍

[@Kdean38]

Last year I was Clara, and completely memorized this whole soundtrack. Thanks Tchaikovsky! 😊

[@suzanneloiselle3428]

good job being clara!

[@kailavanderwielen3588]

it's nice to meet a fellow Clara!

[@vagdeevi]

Clara please 1:12:05 name please

[@beanybeans1714]

@@vagdeevi someone up above wrote down all the times and names on the music pieces. You can look there and find all the titles.

[@vagdeevi]

@@beanybeans1714 thanks!! Is "pas de deux"

[@nobodyaskedbut]

Might be the greatest music ever composed & is one of the many reasons Tchaikovsky is the greatest of them all because of his astounding versatility. In addition to his magnificent ballets he excelled at opera, symphonies, concertos, choral, chamber, stand alone masterworks such as Capriccio Italien & was one of the first great song writers (None But the Lonely Heart).

[@cathypetroski7844]

I took my daughter to see the Nutcracker it was so beautiful. She ended up playing 1st string violen then went on to play the cello. This brings back such wonderful memories ❤

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Summers 1960's & 70s, the NYC ballet would practice The Nutcracker Suite Christmas production at Saratoga performing arts center -it was dirt cheap or free for lawn seats, we'd go in the summer and have picnics... (Also Swan Lake, Peter and the Wolf) And when I was older, of course went to the holiday productions in Boston and New York... But running around barefoot in the summer fantasizing about Christmas was something special! When a lot of my friends went to Disney world. They can have it! The Nutcracker Suite is one of the most magical aspects to Christmas I also play/played the violin! And I happen to be staring at a nutcracker right now! Wonderful memories - I hope you have many more. Happy holidays!

[@savedbyJESUS777]

@@TheFoolintherainn What a beautiful memory!!!! 😢 I hope you have many new adventures for new memories... no matter your age ❤ 💙

[@RedBlueChilloutman]

As a child I was always a little bit afraid of the Nutcracker standing in the living room of my grandparents... looking so serious... until they took me to see the Nutcracker in the opera house ... from that moment on I was just in love with the music :D Thanks for reminding me !

[@biaotoch]

OMG ITS EXACTLY SAME!IT WAS THE SAME WAY WITH ME! I fell in love with the opera after I watched it, before I was afraid

[@smoothlady1983]

Christmas without this legend is quite unthinkable, I fear....

[@UranijaZeus]

Hearing this live is one of life's highlights! Merry Christmas people.

[@thepervert8351]

I'd like to see your feet!

[@marireyes7961]

Igual feliz navidad un saludo desde mexico

[@svetlanamihailov310]

Божественный Чайковский !😍

[@celinepark4554]

I've been listening to this everyday studying for my final exams lol my family's tradition was to go watch The Nutcracker every year right before Christmas! It brings back so many good memories.. I've also played this in my orchestra in high school which was really fun! I love Tchaik. He's my favourite composer along with Chopin.

[@sgino119]

Good luck on your finals

[@mishhl.3208]

So am i. Right now i'm studying for my last final 🥺 can't wait to be totally on vacation 😞 (mexico)

[@danikatei5729]

Same boat as you haha. Currently listening while studying for finals. Best of luck!

[@steveegallo3384]

@@mishhl.3208 -- I'd add Puccini to the Great Melodists Tschaikowski and Chopin. Cheers from Acapulco!

[@larieandherpiano]

although this is 2 hours long, I still can hear it playing again and again all the day😊 thank you so much Tchaikovsky ❤️!

[@MegaCirse]

This music unfolds like a picture book full of stars, where birds come spinning, spinning farandoles, cracking rattles and dancing wizards. From rounds to nursery rhymes, the arrangements display their mystery and the instruments have the roundness and brilliance of chimes 🌿🎋

[@jeromenorris5045]

Eloquently and artistically described! Tchaikovsky himself would be proud of such a personal review!

[@diligantlydistracted3542]

I know this whole music list by heart, and know every song and what happens during each part of the music I never got a chance to dance in the show but working on it and seeing all the effort everyone put into this tradition makes me happy everytime I think of it

[@LarisaShik180165Fox]

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023!!! Be happy and healthy all people in our World! Peace! Love! Friendship!

[@florence5234]

I had the greatest honner to dance in this production 3 times, and now almost 4. I'm so excited to dance again in this lovely show.

[@kittonsmitton]

黄泉月 るな anime, manga, you dance beautifully.

[@Peanutbutterluv3r1]

I was in the Nutcracker for the first time this year! It was super exciting to be able to rehearse with the company to bring everything to life. Super grateful for the wonderful opportunity and I'm looking forward to the upcoming shows. :D

[@peppersander2457]

I'm excited for you Mimi, Congratulations :)

[@zombiefvckerr]

Congrats! This year im an angel!

[@AllieMayer-z6h]

This music brings back so many memories of dancing in the college production of the Nutcracker as a younger child. I love the Nutcracker with a deep love. It is graceful and full of emotion and so wonderful to dance! I hope to dance in it many more times in my life! Ballet is amazing and just a joy to do!

[@ericmcgrath9472]

That's the best Christmas music appropriately so every year. It's timeless and still sounds great.

[@ericmcgrath9472]

It's unbelievable how he actually wrote it musically to be played back then but the orchestra got it. The ascending movements are great

[@ericmcgrath9472]

I've tried parts on guitar for the last thirty years.

[@yuliyakirnilova8783]

Нет волшебней музыки, чем балет Щелкунчик! Преклоняюсь перед талантом Чайковского!

[@2persons]

@Yulia Kirnilova I agree, there is no magic like the Nutcracker ballet!

[@A-Arslan]

то чувство, когда ты родом из города Чайковский)

[@begemotazazello]

Genius

[@AlikaLi357]

Есть в мире много красивой, великолепной и прекрасной музыки. Щелкунчик далеко не единственный.

[@AlikaLi357]

@@A-Arslan и на этом твои достижения в жизни и заканчиваются?)

[@dafnemata4107]

I had the privilege to be a "ballerina" and be a part of the nutcracker. I started training pointe and within a year was on stage doing turns and jumps. I don't know how I was able to do that, something happened on those nights of performances. didn't fall or trip. Hearing 41:25 and 42:12 reminds me of how intense everything felt. IVE NEVER FELT LIKE THAT in my life again. I MISS IT SO MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!! I seriously don't know how that was able to happen. (I was dancing next to trained dancers that had 7+ more experience than me, that's why it's so insane I did that lol) I wish I could relieve that moment :))) FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR EXPERIENCING THIS IN MY LIFE

[@carla1807]

My very favorite Christmas music. I was first introduced to it by my son when he was in college. Then I had the opportunity to experience it live in Boston once with my daughter and then with friends. It was amazing and I'll always remember it.

[@TheresaHoffman-d5q]

I was fortunate enough to have seen this in Denver just the other night. It was breathtakingly beautiful. The dancing and the music was gorgeous!!

[@skunkygrogan6956]

This entire score captures the feel and rapture which is the holiday season.....🎄🎅🤶🧑‍🎄☃️

[@jamie_blue]

This iconic Christmas ballet let me ride on fantastic winter journey in my mind, always. Maybe it did the same to people, is doing now, and so on tomorrow.

[@ronaldthomas74]

I'm a woodwind player ,,, this suite highlights, bassoons, flutes, oboe, clarinets, English horn , piccolo, and of course my beloved bass clarinet !!!! ❤ 🎉 😂 ...

[@yew8707]

My older sister used to be a ballerina, and we'd always watch her perform in the Nutcracker. I didn't enjoy it at the time, but I regret not appreciating it until now.

[@Core.Nation.10]

It's something about Drosselmeyer's dance that captures the magic of childhood wonders✨️🪆🎭

[@ariannedechateaumichel7777]

My family watched The Nutcracker and The Sound of Music every year when I was a child. I still enjoy The Sound of Music, but it's not Christmas without The Nutcracker. Its beauty still moves me to tears and makes me do socks-in-the-kitchen ballet.

[@utsteinproductions]

One of many beloved works by Tchaikovsky. Beloved by us, but the man himself supposedly hated the Nutcracker Suite.

[@baoluan1288]

How ironic LOL! Just like Rachmaninov with his 2nd piano concerto.

[@foolkid7754]

desde muy chico me encantaba Tchaikovsky y a los 13 años me llevaron a ver el cascanueces, que se convirtió en mi obra favorita hasta hoy

[@bruceelniski]

My son and daughter have danced in the Nutcracker at the university of lethbridge. I am so proud of them!

[@grace11037]

Today I’m auditioning for my studios production of the Nutcracker and I’ve been listening to this all week long XD I’m so excited lol

[@Your.favorite.alien10]

As a person who danced in the nutcracker I love hearing this music.

[@sophiascavo4185]

Yess, and you would be waiting in the wings with just the spotlights on stage lights shine through them, and all the professionals would be quick changing... The whole production was my childhood... I danced for Santa Barbara Ballet, they would come every Christmas to my town in colorado, and they would hold auditions for the child parts in it

[@frenchtoast7742]

I was in The Nutcracker ballet when I was small ❤ What an experience !

[@foolkid7754]

🎅🎄🎁me encanta escuchar el cascanueces en navidad y me gusto esa interpretación y lo mejor de todo, ¡sin los aplausos infumables a mitad de la canción!

[@ИльяМечников-ц9о]

С Чайковским у меня связаны самые лучшие и теплые воспоминания! Великий композитор

[@kermitthehermit7932]

My city did the nutcracker ballet but with figure skating and listening to this album gives me bittersweet memories. I started when I was five and preformed for almost 10 years so the nutcracker was a very big staple in my family’s Christmas traditions, and I really do miss it a lot. Just listening to the soundtrack gives me fond memories on the ice and of my last performance with the nutcracker, and that feeling that Christmas was just around the corner after the show was over. Hopefully this year I can go back and see it once again. Hope y’all have a great holiday season this year! ☺️ Edit: I got to see it again with a friend and it was just as amazing as I remembered it!!!! 😊

[@MrCarlosVillasenor]

This never gets old, love the nutcracker 🥹

[@pepita2437]

I remember the first time I read the Nutcracker, and the Mouse King (the book the ballet was based on). I was the only one at home, reading alone, in an armchair. Slowly it became dark, but I was so afraid of the mice in the book, that I didn't dare to get up, and go across the dark room to switch on the lights. XD I set there for hours till my parents came home. XD

[@ultracalicokittycat]

😄🐁🐁🐁🐁🐁

[@austindenotter19]

The power of reading.

[@LorenEllisArt]

When I get depressed about the greed of so many I hear the Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky and it makes me smile and have hope to do my part to help all of humanity heal and then to grow. We have so many beautiful talents. Listening here ..Christmas.. so eloquently expressed inspired me once more to continue my project. Essence of an Artist: Follow YOUR Dream. a book and film.. NOT my idea. lol Bless all this coming challenging year.

[@random._.tallgirl1709]

I did ballet as a little girl and hearing this music always reminds me of the one time when I got to preform and take part in the nutcraker. I was nothing more than a little snow angel but it was still a magical experience I'll never forget.

[@corys1099]

Ok. Thanks for the pieces. Tchaikovsky is the greatest. I have to say he’s up with the best of all.... I say he is THE BEST!!!

[@eirninmahoney8336]

My parents used to take me to see the Nutcracker every year when I was little, but I haven't seen it in years, so I was surprised when I listened to this and I remembered the melodies of so many of the songs! Guess that shows how good Tchaikovsky was at writing memorable songs!

[@begemotazazello]

I take my daughter every winter to see this ballet. It's the most beautiful Christmas event for us. Do you take your children to see the Nutcracker?

[@royvanzadel2987]

A very goodmorning to you all dear souls as One Thank you for this wonderfull musical Artwork,listen within the ears of a spiritual light of heart as a little child and the sun shines within and out through a window in a sweet home as I am not observing the wordly affairs of today but I have become and play the nutcracker part as one self,wish you all a wonderfull glorius day - love and keep a peacefull mind within one heart as all

[@Sheerkat7]

Listening to this on Christmas Eve. Beautiful.

[@adbedoya]

me uno a las felicitaciones a este hermoso trabajo por su calidad artística y su vigencia social... Exitos, Manu!!! y gracias!!

[@misssophie6515]

I could listen to Tschaikowsky for hours...

[@jennifervonpickartz2428]

I thank God for You. Love, Light, Peace, Music and Joy

[@toddholmes4480]

When I play this, (about 4 weeks ago) Christmas has officially started! May sugar plums dance in your head!

[@materialmark4357]

I’ve listened to this ballet so many times that it’s become a problem, but this is the first time I’ve seen a full length version!!

[@pinkemo6]

growing up, every christmas I'd go pick out a dress, go into the city and watch the nutcracker with my grandma. i have such fond memories it and hope to take my kids maybe :3

[@sucreenpoudre2337]

music of the universe 💓

[@sethcarlow8363]

and the Multiverse as well.

[@makeupboss9812]

I never had the chance to actually “ dance “ . My mom took lots of classes ( as a kid I remember her taking me for a few lessons, but I was never really into it … ) she finally got her certification as a dance instructor years later. It’s so fun watching people dance. Watching my mom dance was so fun. She only teaches as needed , and does “ private “ lessons. Hearing this music makes me feel like a kid again.

[@ifIOnlyHadABrian]

Quotation marks around single words can occasionally be used for emphasis, but ONLY when quoting a word or term someone else used. Usually, this implies that the author doesn't agree with the use of the term. He said he was “working”; it looked to me like he was procrastinating -To put it another way: Putting quotation marks around "dance" and "private" suggests you are implying some kind of sex-work... Is that your true meaning?

[@mr.ramfan8100]

This work is the jewel in the crown of Christmas😁🎅🎅☃️

[@AmatureAstronomer]

This is the most beautiful music I have ever heard and I am 72 years old.

[@nicolasdennis99]

Brings back so many good memories.

[@nebby6041]

i know they are very famous, but dance of the reed pipes & waltz of the flowers are some of my real favourites- i just got goosebumps listening to the latter. so magical and beautiful sounding :’>

[@romancapulus5577]

My old man was a heartless bastard But he always popped this in the boom box around the holidays Imagine my shock to have adopted an appreciation for it

[@Unfinished-Stories]

Immortal music! Tchaikovsky cannot be canceled!

[@rinie2580]

in two weeks, i will see the nutcracker for the first time. i am really excited to be able to see such a masterpiece with my own eyes! i will update insallah!

[@muhammadhashim5307]

Music is haram, brazzer

[@but_seriouslyfolks]

Merry Christmas to all wherever you may be. Peace, Love and enduring health to you and yours. I hope 2023 brings you prosperity.

[@greggemerer8251]

❤

[@fire900s]

1 million views after the first year and I come back to see 4. Nice to see this impressive piece is getting numbers!!

[@christianbaptiste243]

The nutcracker is one of my favorites on Christmas every year. Full of magic. Full of 🎵. And full of dreams. I wish I could step in magic and touch by magic of Christmas full of adventures 🎄. I wish I could do ballet that's my Christmas wish.🌟🎁

[@anneshirley2298]

Love the ballet 🩰 and love The Nutcracker

[@suzanneloiselle3428]

My role is the soilders this year! So exited to see you all who is coming from on stage.

[@barchen36]

I was dragged to see a performance by the San Francisco Ballet company, many many many years ago. Hated it so much that I watch it every year when I can!

[@saberbladefang250]

My first nutcracker was in Cairo Egypt 🇪🇬 2002 I was 13 years old, and there was an opera performance house my family and I saw.

[@giovannapardi6579]

Benissimo grazie mille per la musica. Ciao a tutti voi.

[@davidquinn3742]

I speak Portuguese and could understand 90% of your Italian. Grazie !!