Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ is a ballet which because of its fairytale setting and well-known music is a particular favourite, especially with children.
Hans-Günter Heumann has arranged the most beautiful tunes from the ballet in easy settings for piano, a synopsis and colour illustrations further add to the charm of this edition.
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Biography of the Composer: Peter Ilyich Tschaikovsky – History of the Work: The Nutcracker – The Plot – Overture – Welcoming the Guests – March – Uncle Drosselmeyer – Clara and the Nutcracker – Grandfather’s Dance – Pas de deux for Clara and the Nutcracker Prince – Snowflake Waltz – Divertissement: a) Spanish Dance – b) Arabian Dance – c) Chinese Dance – d) Russian Dance (Trepak) – e) Dance of the Reed Pipes – f) Mother Gigogne – Waltz of the Flowers – Finale / Waltz