Wiener Staatsballett: The Nutcracker
The Wiener Staatsballett performs Rudolf Nureyev's world-famous choreography of "The Nutcracker." Recorded live at the Vienna State Opera, 7 October 2012.
The Wiener Staatsballett performs Rudolf Nureyev's world-famous choreography of "The Nutcracker." Recorded live at the Vienna State Opera, 7 October 2012.
Liudmila Konovalova
Clara
Vladimir Shishov
Drosselmeyer / The Prince
Emilia Baranowicz
Luisa / Spanish Dance
Davide Dato
Fritz / Spanish Dance
Gabor Oberegger
The Father / Russian Dance
Franziska Wallner-Hollinek
The Mother / Russian Dance
Christoph Wenzel
The Grandfather / Arabian Dance
Eva Polacek
The Grandmother / Arabian Dance
Atilla Bakó
The Rat King
The Wiener Staatsballett performs Rudolf Nureyev's world-famous choreography of "The Nutcracker." Recorded live at the Vienna State Opera, 7 October 2012.
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