Which version of The Nutcracker is the best?

10 Best Nutcracker Films (According to IMDb)

1. 1 The Nutcracker (1977) – 8.3.
2. 2 San Fransisco Ballet’s Nutcracker (2008) – 8.2.
3. 3 The Nutcracker (1973) – 7.5.
4. 4 The Bolshoi Ballet: Live From Moscow – The Nutcracker (2010) – 7.6.
5. 5 The Hard Nut (1992) – 7.4.
6. 6 Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) – 6.8.

Are there two versions of The Nutcracker?

Each of the four versions, roughly based on the 1816 tale “Nussknacker und der Mausekönig,” by E. T. A. Hoffmann, emphasizes or changes aspects of the story. Yet each works more or less effectively, even if none attain the sustained enchantment of George Balanchine’s version for New York City Ballet.

What age is good for The Nutcracker ballet?

To ensure an enjoyable and relaxed experience for everyone, we recommend that children be at least 5-years-old to attend Nutcracker. Please note that we do not allow children under 3, including babes in arms. For Repertory Season performances, including story ballets, we recommend that children be at least 8-years-old.

What age is appropriate for Nutcracker?

The show is especially designed for children from 2 to 8 years old, so if you’re skeptical about the candy-in-the-lap routine, but still want the “Nutcracker” experience, this is a safe bet. It’s only an hour.

What is the hardest female ballet solo?

1. What do you consider the most difficult variation in the female classical repertory?

• Diana and Acteon.
• La Esmeralda (Tambourine)
• Flames of Paris.
• Grand Pas Classique.
• Giselle 1st Act.
• Black Swan.

What is the aspect ratio of the Bolshoi Nutcracker?

The first Bolshoi “Nutcracker” filmed in Hi-Def and a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. The main credits are presented both in English and in French, as is the plot summary. Beautiful. Elegant.

Is the Nutcracker a good ballet?

The Nutcracker is timeless and one of the all-time greats of the ballet genre. This Bolshoi production is outstandingly good, and won’t be a disappointment for Nutcracker fans.

What happens in the final scene of the Nutcracker?

Then, Drosselmeyer and the family butler bring the Nutcracker to Marie, knowing that she will want it, and she runs to the toy and embraces it tenderly. In the other Bolshoi productions, a stuffed doll substituted in the final scene for the dancer who played the Nutcracker Doll. Here, the dancer appears in the final scene.