A classic Christmas tale returns to the Hong Kong stage this December for all families to celebrate the festive season. “The Nutcracker”, composed by Tchaikovsky has proved to be a classic story for all ages to enjoy over the past few decades. Whether if you recognize certain tunes or your favorite characters, there is no reason to tantalize both your eyes and ears for a spectacular production by the Hong Kong Ballet. The music will be performed by the noted Hong Kong Sinfonietta and conducted under the baton of Judith Yan.
A quick sypnosis for those who haven’t yet been exposed to this holiday goodness.
Set on Christmas Eve, where house after house is decorated with Christmas ornaments. At the annual party of the president, presents are given to his two children. But the most unique of all was from their godfather, a toymaker. A nutcracker carved into a shape of a man and is given as a present to one of the daughters, Clara. Fritz, who is jealous of the present purposely breaks the nutcracker but is repaired by her godfather and falls asleep with the Nutcracker in her arms.
As we all know, all things magical happen at the strike of midnight and Clara finds that everything around her is increasing in size, even the nutcracker. Out of nowhere an army of mice led by the Mouse King appears in attempts to destroy the Nutcracker. Clara is quick to save her precious toy from permanent damage and claim victory. The Nutcracker transforms into a human prince and takes Clara on a journey she will never forget. They encounter enchanted and beautiful creatures as they make their way through the snowy forest.
More peculiar characters appear when they reach their destination at the Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy is impressed with Clara and Nutcracker’s bravery and heroism to defeat the Mouse King and celebrate with an array of music and dances.
The ballet ends with a spectacular final dance with Clara and the Nutcracker to conclude the night and bid farewell to the Land of Sweets.
Clara wakes up the next day from her sleep with the Nutcracker in her arms.
The first performance of The Nutcracker will be held on December 14th 2012 and will run until the 26th December 2012. All performances will be held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and commences at 7:30pm and 2:30pm for weekend matinees.
Tickets can be purchased at all URBTIX outlets or book online now at http://www.urbtix.hk
Visit the Sinfonietta Orchestra website at http://www.hksinfonietta.org for more details of upcoming concerts
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