The Nutcracker, is a ballet based on the fantasy story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King", about a German girl who, on New Year's Eve, dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King. The music, frequently played during Christmas holidays, has a fairy tale and festive ambiance which travels you to a magical world.
In a Christmas Eve party, Clara receives a nutcracker as a gift from her grandfather toy maker, which becomes the hit of the party. When the clock strikes midnight, Clara is asleep under the Christmas tree, with the nutcracker in her hands and dreams that the toys around the tree come to life while the room fills with an army of mice, led by the fierce Mouse King. The Nutcracker enters into a battle with the Mouse King and thanks to Clara's intervention, the mouse falls dead. Then, the Nutcracker turns into a prince and travels Clara into the Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets, everything that any kid dreams of. In short, this music is probably the best way to travel yourself into a fantasy world, where all your wishes come true. It is also a trip back to happy childhood years. Although "The Nutcracker" did not enjoy any success when initially produced, today it is one of the most frequently played musics all over the planet.