Casse-Noisette

Franceconcert is proud to present "The Nutcracker, Ballet and Orchestra" in a new original production. Experience this ballet staple in 2024 and 2025! In this Christmas tale, young Clara receives a gift of a nutcracker shaped like a little man.
On a mysteriously magical night, the toys, led by the Nutcracker, engage in a fierce battle against the house's hideous mice. Frightened by the events, Clara decides to face her fears and throws herself into the fight, managing to save her beloved Nutcracker. The Nutcracker, moved by her courage and filled with gratitude, transforms into Prince Charming and transports Clara to a fairytale kingdom.
A grand ballet in two acts, The Nutcracker was presented to the public for the first time in December 1892 in St. Petersburg at the Mariinsky Theatre. Today, it remains without doubt one of the world's most performed ballets. Tchaikovsky's famous orchestral music and the virtuosity of the dancers, both enhanced by breathtaking sets and costumes, will take audiences of all ages on an unforgettable journey.
Experience all the beauty of this marvel, ideal for the Christmas season.