How did Tchaikovsky’s ballet become a staple of the festive season? Clemency Burton-Hill goes in search of The Nutcracker’s universal appeal. It’s as quintessentially Christmassy as mince pies, fir ...

We’ve looked at a variety of classical Christmas music over the past few weeks. We considered somber music for a solstice of solitude and little-known Christmas operas such as Hans Pfitzner’s ...

Renee Montagne talks with Miles Hoffman about the history of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite. Hoffman is the violist of the American Chamber Players, and authored The NPR Classical Music Companion.

Join us on Christmas Day for Derek Jacobi’s narration of the timeless Christmas tale, accompanied by Tchaikovsky's magical score. Enjoy a retelling of The Nutcracker on Christmas Day from the ...

If it's good enough for the ad men, it must be a pretty good tune. Are you old enough to remember 'Everyone's a fruit and nut case'? Has the music that promotes the Russian gas company caught your ear ...

This might be the most used piece of music in Christmas movie trailers ever... and it’s by a 19th-century Russian composer. Most specifically, you will most likely recognise the tune Trepak, as among ...

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The annual concert to celebrate the Russian Orthodox Christmas which takes place two weeks after the Catholic Christmas, took place at the Russian chapel, San Anton Palace, the official residence of ...

Enjoy the spirit of Christmas as the Mystery Ensemble delivers a magnificent performance filled with color, emotion, and virtuosity. This magical winter evening of music is a perfect holiday treat for ...

Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral this festive season, and experience a candlelit Christmas concert like no other — a magical evening in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile ...

Nutcracker Sweeties at Gaiety Theatre, Dublin until Saturday, November 20, national tour until December 23 Rosa Pierro and Thomas Bradshaw in Nutcracker Sweeties by Morgann Runacre-Temple. Photo by ...

How did Tchaikovsky’s ballet become a staple of the festive season? Clemency Burton-Hill goes in search of The Nutcracker’s universal appeal. So how did a work that has nothing to do with the nativity ...