For the festive season, there's no shortage of shows in Paris. There are, of course, those aimed at the little ones and featuring the world's most famous bearded man, and then there are those inviting you on a magical journey and considered great classics of the genre. Such is the case with The Nutcracker. The famous masterpiece returns to France this winter with a series of not-to-be-missed performances: on tour in the regions from November 11, 2023 to February 20, 2024, and in Paris for several days, from January 27 to February 4, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès, in the capital's 17th arrondissement.
This two-act ballet is far from being a novelty. First presented to the public in December 1892 in St. Petersburg at the Mariinsky Theatre, the show has since toured the world, each time with the same amazement at this incredible ballet performed by incredible dancers and carried by Tchaikovsky's mythical music, performed here by an orchestra, and all sublimated by breathtaking sets and costumes.
How can you resist this unforgettable score and a story that continues to captivate young and old alike? A world-famous Christmas tale, The Nutcracker tells the story of young Clara, who receives a wooden nutcracker in the shape of a gentleman as a present. One night, the toys come to life and the nutcracker leads a fierce battle against the house mice. The nutcracker then transforms into Prince Charming, taking Clara into his fairytale kingdom.
Rediscover all the beauty of this tale and ballet, from November 11, 2023 to February 20, 2024 in the regions, and from January 27 to February 4, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris on the occasion of a brand-new show, offered with a different production as every year!
Our verdict:
The Nutcracker through the eyes of a child and those of an adult loses not an ounce of enchantment. The magic remains unchanged, and memories resurface ...
Arabesques, sissones, pas chassés, dégagés, the ballerinas come to life in perfect symbiosis, sometimes in the heart of a glittering snowy landscape, sometimes in a ceremonial hall or in front of a castle worthy of the most beautiful fairy tales. These stars in silk tutus appeal to the emotions and admiration of little girls, and even older ones, who have always secretly, even unconsciously, dreamed of becoming dancers.
The colorful harmony of the carefully crafted costumes, twirling to the rhythm of the orchestra, accentuates the magnificence of this iconic ballet-féérie with its enchanting charm.
I'd almost forgotten the twists and turns... That childhood "trauma" that resurfaces with almost the same intensity with the arrival of the Mouse King and his sharp-toothed, ungainly minions.
Conversely, the celesta's crystalline melody still resonates in our heads long after the show has ended...
Dates and Opening Time
From January 27th, 2024 to February 4th, 2024
Location
Palais des Congrès
Place de la Porte Maillot
75017 Paris 17
Access
RER C or metro line 1 "Porte Maillot" station
Prices
à partir de: €44
Official website
www.viparis.com
