"Music is the universal language of mankind."
AUTHOR: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
MEANING OF THE QUOTE:
"Music is a form of communication that everyone can understand."
COMPOSER
TCHAIKOVSKY
Nutcracker
Complete
Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Conductor
Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
"THE NUTCRACKER"
Hear and Read the Story:
Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a (No. 6)
"Music is a form of communication that everyone can understand."
COMPOSER
TCHAIKOVSKY
Nutcracker Suite
Nutcracker
Overture Miniature
Overture Miniature
Micha Haran, Conductor
Nutcracker
Complete
Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Conductor
Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
"THE NUTCRACKER"
The story:
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
(German: Nussknacker und Mausekönig)
is a story written in 1816 by ETA Hoffman
in which young Marie Stahlbaum's favorite
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
(German: Nussknacker und Mausekönig)
is a story written in 1816 by ETA Hoffman
in which young Marie Stahlbaum's favorite
Christmas toy, the Nutcracker, comes alive
and, after defeating the evil Mouse King in battle,
whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls.
and, after defeating the evil Mouse King in battle,
whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls.
Nutcracker Ballet
5 Minute Story Synopsis
Nutcracker Ballet
History
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| http://www.storynory.com/2008/12/15/a-christmas-nutcracker/Download the mp3 audio http://www.lpomusic.com/files/December%2017th_Nutcrackersmall.pdf |
Nutcracker Ballet
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| http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/28/arts/dance/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker-at-lincoln-center.html?_r=0 |
At the Mariinsky (Kirov) Theater
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| Design for the Imperial-era curtain of the Mariinsky Theatre that existed prior to 1914. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariinsky_Theatre |
Nutcracker Suite
HERE IS A VERSION OF THE NUTCRACKER SUITE
WITH WORDS FOR CHILDREN BY CAPTAIN KANGAROO
As in "The Nutcracker," composers, in the late
19th century, who had written operas or ballets
which incorporated many long popular dance
movements often made arrangements of these
in shortened versions for orchestra so they
could be played at concerts.
NEW INSTRUMENT: CELESTA
A Celesta is an instrument which has a bell like sound used in the "Nutcracker"
NEW INSTRUMENT: CELESTA
A Celesta is an instrument which has a bell like sound used in the "Nutcracker"
The celesta (pronounced /sɨˈlɛstə/) or celeste (pronounced /sɨˈlɛst/)
is a struck idiophone operated by a keyboard. Its appearance is
similar to that of an upright piano (four or five octave) or of a
large wooden music box (three octave). The keys are connected
to hammers which strike a graduated set of metal (usually steel)
plates suspended over wooded resonators.
Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a (No 1)
Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a (No. 3)
Trepak
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmQjhwsPRDE
Nutcracker Suite
Nutcracker Suite
Trepak
Klezmer Style
Prelude-Overture
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
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| http://www.rowy.net/enFullPf39.html Nut-cracker - 1 Overture |
Nutcracker Suite Overture
In Jazz
Duke Ellington
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| http://goodbooksforyoungsouls.blogspot.com/2011/12 /sweet-nutcracker-duke-ellington-meets.html |
Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a (No 2)
March
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
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| http://www.rowy.net/enFullPf39.html Nut-cracker - 2 March |
Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a (No. 3)
Dance of the
Sugar Plum Fairies
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow4t3C_gCCY
Nutcracker Suite
Dance of the
Sugar Plum Fairies
Played on a Glass Harp
Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a (No. 4)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow4t3C_gCCY
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Dance of the
Sugar Plum Fairies
Played on a Glass Harp
Trepak
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmQjhwsPRDE
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Nutcracker Suite
Trepak
Rock Guitar Metal Version
Trepak
Klezmer Style
Trepak:
Sometimes referred to as The Russian Dance,
it is the official National Folk Dance of Russia.
This dance comes from the Ukraine and was originally
performed by the Cossacks, soldiers who were expert cavalrymen.
Sometimes referred to as The Russian Dance,
it is the official National Folk Dance of Russia.
This dance comes from the Ukraine and was originally
performed by the Cossacks, soldiers who were expert cavalrymen.
The Trepak, performed by men only, is a brisk dance that is done in 2/4 time with
the danced steps staring at a slow tempo that is increased throughout the performance.
Dancers begin the dance in a line, standing side by side with their arms
crossed over their chests. The dancers crouch into a love squatting position.
Next, they begin a series of kicks, extending first one leg and then the
other straight out in front of their body while remaining in the squat position.
The kicks are performed to the beat of the music and speed up as the
music's tempo increases. As the dancers perform these kicks they may
move into a circle that rotates counterclockwise or they may stay in a
line but move to the sides to put more distance between each dancer.
To perform the next move, the dancers lunge into a squat position and
spring as high into the air as possible. While in the air the dancers perform
a split and extend their legs as far on each side as possible, before bringing
their legs back together and landing in the squatting position.
Nutcracker: Trépak
the danced steps staring at a slow tempo that is increased throughout the performance.
Dancers begin the dance in a line, standing side by side with their arms
crossed over their chests. The dancers crouch into a love squatting position.
Next, they begin a series of kicks, extending first one leg and then the
other straight out in front of their body while remaining in the squat position.
The kicks are performed to the beat of the music and speed up as the
music's tempo increases. As the dancers perform these kicks they may
move into a circle that rotates counterclockwise or they may stay in a
line but move to the sides to put more distance between each dancer.
To perform the next move, the dancers lunge into a squat position and
spring as high into the air as possible. While in the air the dancers perform
a split and extend their legs as far on each side as possible, before bringing
their legs back together and landing in the squatting position.
Nutcracker: Trépak
Tennis Ball Activity and Video
Submitted by Beth Jahn, Granite Falls, Minnesota
Submitted by Beth Jahn, Granite Falls, Minnesota
Idea posted January 6, 2012
I've developed a tennis ball routine for Trépak that my
4th and 5th graders are really enjoying.
4th and 5th graders are really enjoying.
DIRECTIONS:
Circle Formation
"A" SECTION
Bounce ball on accented notes
Toss the ball gently between hands for the other part
"A" SECTION (Repeat)
"B" SECTION
Pass the ball behind you
Grab the ball with your other hand
Bring the ball in front
Grab the ball with your other hand
INTERLUDE
Bounce the ball on the accented parts (five bounces).
"A" SECTION (Repeat)
CODA
Each student turns on the strong notes all the way around the circle and
tosses the ball gently in the air on the last note.
If you have more than 24 kids in your class, this may be difficult,
and you may need two kids turning at the same time.
We just did this activity in 4th grade.
It's not polished and practiced, but we had fun making this video.
Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a (No 5)
Arabian Dance
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
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| http://www.rowy.net/enFullPf39.html Nut-cracker - 5 Arabian dance |
Chinese Dance
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hez9DLgZA7o
Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a (No. 7)
Dance of the Reed Pipes
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
http://filebox.vt.edu/j/jchillem/SOL%20Website/Nutcracker_Study_guide.pdf
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| http://www.rowy.net/enFullPf39.html Nut-cracker - 6 Chinese dance |
Dance of the Reed Pipes
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
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| http://www.rowy.net/enFullPf39.html Nut-cracker - 7 Dance of the Reed Flutes |
Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a (No. 8)
Waltz of the Flowers
Volker Hartung, Conductor
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra
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| Opening tune on the woodwinds, interspersed with glittering harp arpeggios. |
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| The main waltz tune, on french horns. |
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| Second waltz theme, on violins. |
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| Third waltz theme, played by flutes and oboes, interspersed with gliding scales on the strings, and accompanied by the harp. |
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| Fourth theme is played by cellos and violas, an animated expressive passage in the relative minor key. |
http://filebox.vt.edu/j/jchillem/SOL%20Website/Nutcracker_Study_guide.pdf