The Nutcracker

Enjoy the magic of Christmas with Tchaikovsky’s classic masterpiece ! Franceconcert presents "The Nutcracker, Ballet and Orchestra” with a new production every year. Come and rediscover the magic of Christmas in 2024 with the classic masterpiece The Nutcracker.

Christmas tale of Tchaikovsky

This Christmas tale tells the story of the young Clara who receives as a gift a Nutcracker in the shape of a little man. In the mysterious night, toys led by the Nutcracker are engaged in a battle against the miserable mice of the house. Woken by the noise, Clara faces her fears by participating in the fight and saving her beloved Nutcracker from danger. Moved by his courage and full of gratitude, he is transformed into a charming prince and takes Clara to a magic kingdom. The Nutcracker was presented to the public for the first time in December 1892 in Saint- Petersburg in Mariinsky Theater. Nowadays, the Nutcracker is one of the world’s most performed and popular ballets. The famous music of Tchaikovsky, interpreted by the talented orchestra, and the virtuosity of the dancers sublimated by the beautiful sets and costumes will make all generations shiver in this fantastic world. Find all the magic of this jewel of classics, perfect for enjoying the Christmas season even longer.