Valery Gergiev, Artistic Director
Makhar Vaziev, Director of the Ballet
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Special Engagement
The KIROV BALLET, one of the world's most renowned ballet companies performs the beloved, family holiday classic The Nutcracker, accompanied by live orchestra. This fairy tale ballet, choreographed in 1934 by Vasily Vainonen, is filled with wonderment and child-like delight and will be dazzled audiences for 6 performances only.
"The Kirov's dancers have seemingly flawless technique and execution. They look powerful, commanding and beautiful. I would go back to see The Kirov in a heartbeat... I do believe The Kirov [performing The Nutcracker] have made a believer out of me."
- Critical Dance
PERFORMANCE DATES/ TIMES
All with live orchestra
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| Wednesday, December 17, 2008 | 7:30pm |
| Thursday, December 18, 2008 | 2:00pm |
| Thursday, December 18, 2008 | 7:30pm |
| Friday, December 19, 2008 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 | 2:00pm |
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 | 7:30pm |
Purchase single tickets by calling Ticketmaster at (213) 365-3500 or visiting ticketmaster.com, any Ticketmaster Outlet, or the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office - Mon. - Sat. 10AM - 6PM.
PRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURES
- Thirty Minute Lectures begin one hour prior to curtain and take place in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Grand Hall.
- Light food available for purchase
RECEPTIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS
A Center Dance Arts Reception will take place following the opening night performance. By invitation only. To become a member of CDA or to receive more information on attending this special event, please contact us at dance@musiccenter.org
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program is subject to change. Casting will not be announced until the week of the engagement and is also subject to change after announcement. Final casting for each performance will be announced as soon as it is known.
| Program | Choreographer/Composer |
| The Nutcracker | Vasily Vainonen (1934)/Peter Tchaikovsky |
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