Nutcracker: The Story of Clara
1994•1h 52m•Released
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This acclaimed adaptation of Tchaikovsky's fabled masterwork from Graeme Murphy and the Australian Ballet tells the story of a famous Russian ballerina who immigrates to Australia in the 1940s, only to find a newly tumultuous life awaiting. Noel Smith conducts the State Orchestra of Victoria, and Vicki Attard, Siobhan Elsmann, Steven Heathcote and Dame Margaret Scott star in this 1994 production. Nutcracker was recorded live at the State Theatre, Melbourne, Sep. 22, 1994.
Director
Virginia Lumsden
Writer
E. T. A. Hoffmann, Kristian Fredrikson, Graeme Murphy
Languages
English
Studio
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Cast
Vicki Attard
Young Clara
Siobhan Elsmann
Child Clara
David McAllister
Nutcracker / Prince
Margaret Scott
Elder Clara
Steven Heathcote
Doctor / Beloved officer
Nigel Burley
Justine Summers
Damien Welch
Michèle Goullet
Roy Wilson
Tsar Nicholas
Production
Company
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Producer
Virginia Lumsden
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