Lauren Cuthbertson performs the famous Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.

" Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy " is a dance for a ballerina. It is the third movement in The Nutcracker pas de deux. This pas de deux is from Act 2 of the 1892 ballet The Nutcracker. It is …

The Nutcracker is one of his most popular compositions, with memorable melodies frequently used in TV and film. Notable pieces from the ballet include the Trepak (Russian dance), Waltz …

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Sep 9, 2025 · With its sparkling celesta and dreamlike rhythm, “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” has become a sonic hallmark of Christmas. But its festive identity is a modern invention. Born …

One of the most pivotal moments involving the Sugar Plum Fairy is her grand entrance in the second act. Her solo dance, known as the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” is a highlight of …

Join Tchaikovsky for an enchanting listen guide into the 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' from The Nutcracker, exploring its magical celesta tones.

May 21, 2024 · DANCE OF THE SUGAR-PLUM FAIRY. Writer: Tchaikovsky. CHILDREN'S CONCERT SERIES; from "The Nutcracker". Digitized at 78 revolutions per minute. Four stylii …

The ballet's creator, Marius Petipa, wanted the music for the Sugar Plum Fairy to sound like "drops of water shooting from a fountain." Tchaikovsky found the perfect instrument for this …