Nutcracker: The Story of Clara

UPC: 032031211193

Studio: Kultur Video

Summary: The Australian Ballet Company mounted this loose adaptation of Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker in 1994. In lieu of the traditional narrative associated with that ballet, this version relays the historical tale of a Russian ballerina named Clara (played by three performers - Vicki Attard, Margaret Scott and Siobhan Elsmann) who journeys to Australia in the 1940s. Additional dancers in the company include Steven Heathcote and David McAllister. Graeme Murphy choreographs; the Orchestra Victoria (originally called The State Orchestra of Victoria) lends added musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Category: Dance [nf]

Nutcracker: The Story of Clara

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 10/01/2008

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 112 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Nutcracker: The Story of Clara
1. The Last Christmas [26:32]
2. Encounters With the Past [7:58]
3. Reunion With Her Beloved [4:09]
4. Journey Home [7:02]
5. The Imperial Conservatoire [8:37]
6. A Picnic [7:58]
7. An Imperial Ball [7:58]
8. The Maryinsky Theatre [6:11]
9. Backstage [3:18]
10. Call to Arms [2:55]
11. Lament and Departure [3:18]
12. The Touring Years [10:16]
13. Port Melbourne, 1940 [2:29]
14. His Majesty's Theatre, the Final Waltz [5:34]
15. Past and Present are Complete [1:19]
16. Credits and Curtain Calls [5:53]

Cast and Crew: Virginia Lumsden  Director 
Virginia Lumsden  Producer 
Peter Butler  Executive Producer 
Vicki Attard  Actor 
Margaret Scott  Actor 
Siobhan Elsmann  Actor 
Steven Heathcote  Actor 
David McAllister  Actor