Animated projections will illuminate the walls of the Hermitage Theatre, complementing the classical sets and costumes. Tchaikovsky’s enchanting music and the mastery of the ballet performers, enhanced by modern technologies, will immerse the audience in a Christmas story and make everyone believe in miracles.
We invite you to dive into a winter fairy tale and enjoy, together with your family, the timeless story of Masha and the Nutcracker in the interiors of the Imperial Theatre.
Performed by: Imperial Ballet Company
The ballet is accompanied by the Olympic Symphony Orchestra
Conductors: Alexander Golikov, Dmitry Nozdrachev
Digital scenography: Art Studio “Veter”
Set Designer & Director: Darya Kotyukh
Set Designer: Tatyana Vasilyeva
Video Directors: Stanislav Stepanov, Dmitry Yermolin
The names of the performers in the main roles are published 3–5 days before the performance.
The Nutcracker – a fantastical ballet based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s fairy tale
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Libretto: Marius Petipa
Choreography: Lev Ivanov
About the Imperial Ballet Company:
This young St. Petersburg troupe unites fresh creative talent and was founded to explore new approaches in presenting and popularizing choreographic art, adhering to the high standards and traditions of the Russian Ballet School.
The company’s repertoire is rich and diverse: from timeless classics, preserved and interpreted with care and love, to bold experiments in contemporary choreography. Their dazzling productions have already graced the stages of the Hermitage Theatre and other renowned venues. Audiences can expect not only impeccable technique and artistry from the dancers but also luxurious stage design, innovative ideas, and modern technologies that create a living dialogue between dance and audience.
Currently, the Imperial Ballet Company presents world-class masterpieces: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Giselle. The performances feature video projections on the walls of the Hermitage Theatre, creating a breathtaking visual experience that seamlessly intertwines with the classical stage designs, making each performance unforgettable.
