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What book is the nutcracker ballet based on?
The Nutcracker was not based on a book. The Nutcracker was written by Peter Tchaikovsky.
What is the Nutcracker famous for?
Shortly before he began The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky heard the newly-invented celesta. He incorporated it in his orchestra for the ballet, most notably in the Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy, and became the first composer to score for the instrument.
What year was the nutcracker ballet created?
The book was first published in 1816. The ballet first premiered on December 18, 1892. 1816: E. T. A. Hoffman published his book "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King". This work was a morbid story never intended for children which intended to show the depraved and desperate side of mankind. March 1892: Tchaikovsky premiered the music for The Nutcracker Ballet Suite before was ballet was even produced. This eight-part concert version of the ballet music was a success. At least six times, the audience demanded immediate encores of specific music selections. Because of the Suite's instant success, the score was published even before the ballet premiered. (reference: The History of the Nutcracker) December 18, 1892: Nutcracker World Premiere was at the Maryinsky Theater in St Petersbury, Russia with choreography by Petipa/Ivanov, music by Tchaikovsky and decor by Botcharov.. Sugar Plum Fairy: Antoinette dell'era, Prince: Paul Gerdt
When was Russian Ballet - book - created?
Russian Ballet - book - was created in 1919.
Was the ballet Swan Lake based off of a book?
the ballet
