One of my most treasured Christmas traditions is “The Nutcracker.” I first saw a large city production when I was seven and watching the massive tree grow on stage captured me. I have grown up surrounded by Nutcrackers, stories, films, and other forms of holiday magic, filling me with warmth. The story, the possibility of enchantment, costumes, dancing, the music…it all comes together in an experience I never get tired of.
What makes “The Nutcracker” work so well is the music, how is ensnares you and whisks you into a world of fantasy and belief. Seeing the dances that go with it pulls everything together. While all the music is iconic and a staple of the holidays, I wanted to share my favorite music from this masterpiece. Although, I love all of them and I am mostly focusing on just the music, not the song performances; that would be a different list. LOL!
Top Ten Favorite “The Nutcracker” Music:
- Trepek (Russia)
2. The Sugarplum Fairy
3. March
4. Tea (China)
5. The Nutcracker Battles Against The Mouse King’s Army
6. Scene and Waltz of the Snowflakes
7. Coffee (Arbia)
8. Waltz of the Flowers
9. Pas de deux Intrada
10. Mother Ginger (the clown) OR The Overture
You can listen to all of “The Nutcracker” music here:
Past Christmas Top Ten Lists on this Site by Year:
Top Ten Favorite Classic Christmas songs (2013),
Top Ten Favorite Christmas Specials (2014),
Top Ten Favorite Fandoms (2015),
Top Ten Favorite “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” Characters (2016),
Top 10 Favorite Things About Christmas (2018),
No Christmas one for 2019
For more festive ideas, check out our guide to Christmas in London, including the best London Christmas lights and top Christmas shows. Find even more seasonal suggestions with our pick of 101 winter activities .
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