Great Russian Nutcracker - Rockville MD

Nutcracker is a ballet based on two acts and was initially choreographed by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa. The script is an adaptation of “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”, a tale by E.T.A Hoffman. It first premiered in Mariinsky Theatre in 1892. The original creation did not gain much success, but since the 1960s, the Nutcracker has received huge popularity and today a number of ballet companies are performing it, mainly around Christmas time. This year, during the holiday season, Nutcracker is coming to Maryland, touching down your city. Great Russian Nutcracker Rockville MD tickets are available for you to experience watching a live ballet show.

The show tells the classic story of Masha in a unique style. The ballet was first composed by Tchaikovsky and has turned out to be his most popular piece. The music is considered to be romantic, containing a few of his most unforgettable melodies, number of which are used quite often in films and television programs. The Russian dance called Trepak is one among the most famous pieces in the ballet. The Nutcracker consists of advanced harmonies together with a rich melodic invention that is incomparable in ballet. It is considered to be a classic ballet performance. Moscow Ballet will celebrate its 20 year anniversary as a touring performance in 2012, around the country. If you are in a mood of watching a good ballet performance live, you should get some Great Russian Nutcracker Rockville MD tickets and make a move towards the arena.