The Nutcracker Ballet
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few cultural institutions have captured the world's imagination quite like The Nutcracker Ballet, and Jack Anderson's authoritative volume presents this beloved masterpiece with the depth and reverence it deserves. Set against the enchanting world of Tchaikovsky's timeless score and the magical realm of Sugar Plum Fairies and toy soldiers, this richly illustrated work chronicles the history, choreography, and enduring theatrical legacy of one of classical ballet's most iconic productions. Anderson guides the reader through the story's origins in E.T.A. Hoffmann's fairy tale, tracing its transformation from page to stage and examining the landmark productions that have defined generations of performance. A celebrated dance critic and historian, Anderson writes with precision and passion, illuminating the artistic decisions, legendary dancers, and evolving choreographic traditions that have kept The Nutcracker at the heart of the ballet repertoire for over a century. His prose balances scholarly rigour with genuine warmth, making the work accessible to both seasoned ballet aficionados and curious newcomers alike. Lush photography and production imagery complement the text, transporting the reader into the wings of the world's great opera houses — leaving one with an irresistible urge to see the curtain rise once more.
Author: Jack Anderson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Preforming Arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few cultural institutions have captured the world's imagination quite like The Nutcracker Ballet, and Jack Anderson's authoritative volume presents this beloved masterpiece with the depth and reverence it deserves. Set against the enchanting world of Tchaikovsky's timeless score and the magical realm of Sugar Plum Fairies and toy soldiers, this richly illustrated work chronicles the history, choreography, and enduring theatrical legacy of one of classical ballet's most iconic productions. Anderson guides the reader through the story's origins in E.T.A. Hoffmann's fairy tale, tracing its transformation from page to stage and examining the landmark productions that have defined generations of performance. A celebrated dance critic and historian, Anderson writes with precision and passion, illuminating the artistic decisions, legendary dancers, and evolving choreographic traditions that have kept The Nutcracker at the heart of the ballet repertoire for over a century. His prose balances scholarly rigour with genuine warmth, making the work accessible to both seasoned ballet aficionados and curious newcomers alike. Lush photography and production imagery complement the text, transporting the reader into the wings of the world's great opera houses — leaving one with an irresistible urge to see the curtain rise once more.