The Nutcracker

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.

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