Plot Sypnosis:
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. Includes bonus footage of the making of the recording. Libretto by Marius Petipa after the story by ETA Hoffmann.