Clara is played throughout by adult dancer larissa lezhnina, instead of by a little girl. The sugar plum fairy, therefore, is one of the most widely seen ballet act and most widely heard piece of music. Clara falls asleep, and the second act could be seen as claras dream. Jeff funk dance of the sugarplum fairy music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky arr. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker sheet music for piano. The instrumentation is notable for its use of the celesta, which the composer described as something between a piano and a glockenspiel, with a divinely beautiful tone.
Sugar plum fairy and the snow queen excited to dance in. Dance of the sugar plum fairy simple english wikipedia. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker easier sheet music for saxophone quartet. Tchaikovsky must have made quite an impression on the first audiences in russia, who at the time had never before heard the belllike celesta before. Hope you enjoy my performance of tchaikovsky s dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker suite. To conclude the night, the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier perform a dance. Dance of the sugar plum fairy by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. The dance of the sugar plum fairy is a dance for a ballerina. Tchaikovsky used the celesta to sound like drops of water shooting from a fountain.
Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker the royal. The sudden bursts of sound heard in this excerpt are best described as. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy. Popular romantic composer of 6 symphones and some of the world most performed ballets including swan lake, the nutcracker and sleeping beauty. Listen to the three sections of dance of the sugar plum fairy. The result is an enchanting light romantic fantasy, performed in splendid pastel costumes against pretty sets. Tchaikovsky introduced the celesta to russian music lovers on 19 march 1892 when the nutcracker suite was performed for the russian musical society in st. Dance of the sugar plum fairy simple english wikipedia, the free.
Playlists containing dance of the sugar plum fairy piano version. The sugar plum fairy is a character in the nutcracker. The nutcracker is one of the most popular pieces ever created for ballet, containing numerous famous dances, including dance of the sugarplum fairy, dance of the reed pipes and waltz of the flowers. From the nutcracker suite, tchaikovskys dance of the sugar plum fairy played on the piano by lord vinheteiro. The instrumentation is notable for its use of the, which the composer described as something between a piano and a glockenspiel, with a divinely beautiful tone. The instrumentation features a tambourine with the strings and woodwinds that enlivens the rhythm and orchestral sound. Take a listen to this incredible royalty free track by leo symphony orchestra.
Keira knightley will star as the sugar plum fairy in disneys retelling of the nutcracker. In a modernday fashion homage to the sugar plum fairy i am featuring this festive plum jumpsuit from aqua at bloomingdales. One of the most magical movements in the nutcracker might be the dance of the sugar plum fairy. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky nina kaptsova dance of the sugar plum. Clever creations tchaikovsky nutcrackers ornament set mouse king, herr drosselmeyer, sugar plum fairy and red prince traditional wooden christmas decor solid wood construction 5 inches tall 4. About dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker artist.
The instrument is forever identified with the sugar plum fairy. Those first performances of the nutcracker in 1892 st. The dance of the sugar plum fairy is a part of the 1892 ballet the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Dance of the sugar plum fairy is from a set of dances found in tchaikovskys the nutcracker, an ballet from 1892. Dance of the sugarplum fairy nutcracker suite piotr ilitch tchaikovsky.
Before she can grab it, a mouse snatches it and crosses a frozen river. The sugar plum fairy only dances in act 2 of the ballet. Lastly, for most ballet companies in the united states, producing the nutcracker is an annual christmas tradition, typically bringing in anywhere from 20 to 40 percent of the years revenue. The nutcracker dance of the sugar plum fairy tchaikovsky rhythm practice lectura ritmica. Dance of the sugarplum fairy from the nutcracker suite. Tchaikovski dance of the sugar plum fairy nutcracker. Check out dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker by quartetto gelato on amazon music. The dance of the sugar plum fairy is one of the ballets best known musical numbers. She welcomes the nutcracker prince and his love clara to her land and orders the festivities. Dance of the sugar plum fairy is from a set of dances found in tchaikovskys the nutcracker, an from 1892. Users who like dance of the sugar plum fairy piano version tchaikovsky, nutcracker. Join the sugar plum fairy, the snow queen and all of the other hardworking dancers in their annual performance of the nutcracker at 3 p. Walt disneys fantasia dance of the sugar plum fairy tchaikovsky clean by dominik hauser.
Selections from the nutcracker were first performed as an orchestral suite in march 1892. Tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy the nutcracker suite click the bell to always be notified on new uploads. The dark, romantic roots of the nutcracker few people today remember e. Lemn sissay explores tchaikovskys music from the nutcracker with beautiful animation. Shiver of the land of snowflakes, and hawthorne of the land of flowers. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker sheet music for flute duet. The rich regal color is a stand out for this holiday season. Critics complained the music was too symphonic and the ballerina the sugar plum fairy wasnt given enough to do. Users who reposted dance of the sugar plum fairy piano version tchaikovsky, nutcracker. Terms in this set 10 dance of the sugar plum fairy what technique are the strings employing in this excerpt. In the celestas ethereal notes, tchaikovsky recognized the voice of his sugar plum fairy, and he immediately wrote to his publisher, asking that the instrument be acquired for the performance. The enchanting melody of the dance of the sugar plum fairy from tchaikovskys the nutcracker, which returns to new york city ballet on friday for its annual run through dec. Mackenzie foy is on board to play clara, with misty copeland and morgan freeman also attached to. Trepak is one dance from a set of dances found in tchaikovskys the nutcracker, a ballet from 1892.
Lauren cuthbertson performs the famous dance of the sugar plum fairy, set to tchaikovskys iconic score. Dance of the sugarplum fairy from the nutcracker suite by peter ilyich tchaikovsky arr. You can download the sugar plum fairy score i used here. Roland john wiley however, thinks that the second act is a reality shaped by drosselmeyer. The number was choreographed by lev ivanov to music written by tchaikovsky. From the famous nutcracker suite, this arrangement captures all the textures, moods and rich harmonies of the orchestral original. This version leaves out the corny food elements of the nutcracker, including the sugar plum fairy.
Nutcracker dance of the sugar plum fairy tchaikovsky youtube. Tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker. The scenario had been put together by ivan vsevolozhsky, director of the imperial theaters and a great francophile. The story of the nutcracker and the mouse king was transformed into a magical ballet in 1892 and is now a. Tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy the nutcracker suite. Tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy from the. A perfect selection for a holiday recitals or other gatherings, this d minor arrangement of. Hoffmann, but most everyone is familiar with his most famous creation. Lytt til dette fantastiske og royaltyfrie sporet av leo symphony orchestra. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker and the four realms by alala. Visit, and play music with artists from all around the world. Silent night piano cover hello, im rousseau, i make piano covers of classical and.
It is a russian dance featuring squatkicks and an energetic rhythm. Dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker by. Tchaikovsky dance of the sugar plum fairy nutcracker bolshoi ballet 2010 life extract. Join clara and drosselmeyer as they travel together to the land of sweets, where the sugar plum fairy is reunited with her prince and the real magic happens.
As the classic dance returns to new york city ballet, the companys music director explains the page of the score that reveals tchaikovskys. History of the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Hope you enjoy my performance of tchaikovskys dance of the sugar plum fairy from the nutcracker suite. Suite contains seven simple and effective arrangements of classic nutcracker music themes.