The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky (Classical Christmas Music)

The Nutcracker was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1891 and first performed in 1892 in St. Petersburg. It was originally written as a ballet based on the story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Although the premiere received mixed reactions, the music quickly became the most beloved part of the work.
Over the years, The Nutcracker turned into one of the central musical symbols of Christmas. The reasons are pretty clear: the score has a bright, magical atmosphere, sparkling orchestrations and a sense of childhood wonder that fits perfectly with winter traditions. Pieces like Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Flowers and the March became instantly recognizable and are played everywhere during the holiday season.
Today people connect The Nutcracker with nostalgia, family traditions, winter magic and the excitement of the holidays. Many families watch the ballet every year, and its music fills shopping streets, concerts and films throughout December. It is not just a ballet anymore, but a cultural ritual that signals the start of the Christmas season for millions.

00:00 Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies
01:45 The Nutcracker Suite - Act I, No.2. March
03:44 The Nutcracker Suite - Act I, No.7. Dance of the Flutes
06:05 The Nutcracker Suite - Act I, No.6. Chinese Dance
07:16 Waltz of the Flowers
11:25 The Nutcracker Suite - Act I, No.1. Overture
14:26 The Nutcracker Suite - Act II, No.13. Waltz of the Snowflakes
18:27 The Nutcracker Suite - Act I, No.5. Arabian Dance
22:17 The Nutcracker Suite - Act II, No.12. Pas de Deux variations
26:29 The Nutcracker Suite - Act I, No.9. The Christmas Tree
30:32 The Nutcracker Suite - Act II Grandfather dance
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