mouse pad TCHAIKOVSKY composer of nutcracker suite

The Steinbach Chubby Tchaikovsky German Nutcracker portrays the composer of the famed Nutcracker Suite ballet. He wears royal blue and warm furs and carries a candle and miniature Mouse King. Nutcrackers make perfectly playful presents; charming and collectible these familiar holiday staples bring a smile to everyone's face. Display them on a shelf or table for that festive touch. They make a welcome addition to any gathering of friends and family.Handcrafted from genuine solid wood this nutcracker has been carved and painted freehand by artisans in Germany. It stands 11 inches tall and features a distinctive unique design in a vibrant array of colors. Made by Steinbach this nutcracker is available unsigned or signed by the late king of nutcrackers Christian Steinbach. Spruce up your own holiday decorations with this fresh take on a genuine classic or present a loved one neighbor or colleague with a timeless and unforgettable gift.About SteinbachSteinbach is recognized for the unique design of its wood-carved creations developed many years ago by Herr Christian Steinbach. The Steinbach family started making nutcrackers and other items in the 1800s in the Alpine regions of Germany. The tradition of creating hand-carved Steinbach German Nutcrackers is carried on by the Steinbach family which remains responsible for the product concept development design manufacture and quality control at the Hohenhameln factory in the northern region of Germany.Steinbach items are highly collectible. If you are starting a new collection or adding to your existing collection you will love these unique masterpieces. These treasured collectibles are handed down from generation to generation.The Making of Steinbach NutcrackersEach Steinbach nutcracker is produced using up to 130 separate procedures. Genuine hardwood is cut and shaped into specific sizes and parts. The wood is then turned by hand using an ancient process that creates smooth clean surfaces.

Release Date: September 01, 2009

A great composer comes to life in this vivid, exciting story of Peter Tchaikovsky, a young man driven by his genius through the early years of his career and on to enviable success and world recognition. Peter's unhappy apprenticeship in law ended when he absentmindedly nibbled on and ruined an important legal document. If his family considered his failure a disgrace, to Peter it was an omen. Now he was free to pursue and perhaps capture the music that sang in his head. When he left St. Petersburg to teach in Moscow, he took the first decisive step on his colorful road to fame. But success did not come easily, and Peter learned to endure the hard pinch of poverty before the wealthy Madame von Meck became his patroness, providing him with a generous income. Always enchanted with the world of childhood and far more at ease in it than in the more demanding world of adults, Peter began to write ballets for his sister Alexandra's children. The Sleeping Beauty was followed by Swan Lake, and finally he created The Nutcracker Ballet, which assured his place in the hearts of children and adults alike. Opal Wheeler writes with happy and intimate warmth, portraying a great man as appealingly human, and presenting simple piano arrangements of six of his most familiar, best-loved compositions.

The most popular of all Russian composers, Peter Tchaikovsky is probably best known for his ballets. Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and Nutcracker are still performed worldwide. But a good part of Tchaikovsky's career was spent writing operas. Eugene Onegin and The Queen of Spades are two of his better-known works. A precocious child, Peter could read French and German by the age of six. At seven, he wrote verses in French. In school, he studied to be a lawyer. It was not until he was twenty-one years old that he turned his focus to music. But this man who made such beautiful melodies was unhappy most of his life. He was terrified when he stood in front of an orchestra. He had an unrealistic fear that his head would fall off and he actually held his left hand under his chin to keep his head attached! He had miserable relationships with women and a disastrous marriage. He left a great legacy of beautiful music. From the diaries and letters he wrote, we know about the life of Peter Tchaikovsky. In this book, young adults are introduced to one of the greatest composers of all time.

This Kurt Adler 4.25" Resin Nutcracker Suite Ornament Set of 4 is an adorable, classic way to add to your holiday décor! Each ornament in this set features a character from the beloved "Nutcracker Suite" in bright, cartoon-like designs! Drosselmeier is wearing a long, purple robe, a purple top hat with red heart adornment, and a purple eye patch. In his right hand he is holding his own miniature nutcracker, which is wearing a red, purple and white soldier's outfit. The Mouse King has a smooth, brown and white face with pink detailing in his ears, and is wearing a light purple coat adorned with gold shoulder pads, and a red and gold crown. He is holding a short sword. Clara is wearing a lovely light pink dress adorned with peppermint candies, and has a head of long blonde hair topped with a red bow. She is holding her own red and purple Nutcracker Prince. The Nutcracker Prince is wearing a red, purple, white and gold outfit; in his right hand, he is proudly and bravely holding up a silver sword.

The Tchaikovsky Nutcracker bears the likeness of the man who composed the renowned Nutcracker Suite ballet. Dressed in a warm fur hat royal blue cloak and ruffled shirt he holds a miniature nutcracker and the score to the ballet. Nutcrackers make wonderful presents; both charming and functional these familiar holiday staples bring charm and delight to the holidays. Display them on a shelf for that festive touch or get the party started by cracking open a selection of seasonal nuts. Hand-crafted from solid wood this nutcracker has been hand-painted in Germany with a vibrant array of colors. It stands 15.5 inches tall. Spruce up your own holiday decorations with this fresh take on a genuine classic or present your loved one neighbor or colleague with a timeless and unforgettable gift.The Story of UlbrichtWood-turning on lathes the Ulbricht grand tradition can be traced back to the small German mining town of Seiffen in the mountains of the Erzgebirge. Records document the Ulbricht family as wood turners from the 1700s.Otto Ulbricht a professional wood turner who started his own business in 1928 built a new factory in 1934. After World War II when the area became the East German Zone and private industry was taken out of the hands of individuals Otto took his family across the border where they resettled in the Bavarian town of Lauingen near Augsburg. Once settled with his Erzgebirge wood-turning traditions transplanted to Bavaria Otto began again.When Otto died in 1968 his son Christian Ulbricht now in charge of the family enterprise continued those time-honored traditions. In 1978 Christian expanded his thinking and developed a new company which he named Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht.In the early 1990s when East and West re-unified and Germany once again became one nation Christian brought back to the family the factory in Seiffen begun by his father so many years ago. Today the company operates out of both locations.

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The Musical Mouse King stands 16 inches tall including his ornate gold and mauve musical stand that plays a portion of the Nutcracker Suite. The Christmas Nutcracker Decorations crown is gold with red, blue and green plastic jewels. The Cap of the crown is red and the crown has a faux fur band around the bottom. His cape is deep emerald green velveteen with gold and silver trim down the front, brown and silver brocade trim above a white faux fur hem. The Mouse King Nutcrackers from our Christmas Nutcrackers Village People coat is red with gold and black trim and green plastic jewels and a purple satin belt with gold tassels. His pants are white and tuck into his tall black and gold boots. He is holding a cutlass with a silver blade and gold hilt. Do Not Over Wind!

The original stories behind everyone-s favorite Christmas ballet It wasn-t until the 1950s that seeing The Nutcracker at Christmastime became an American tradition. But the story itself is much older and its original intent more complex. This eye-opening new volume presents two of the tale-s earliest versions, both in new translations: E.T.A. Hoffmann-s Nutcracker and Mouse King (1816), in which a young girl is whisked away to the Land of Toys to help her animated nutcracker defeat the Mouse King, and Alexandre Dumas-s 1845 adaptation, The Tale of the Nutcracker, based on Hoffmann-s popular work. Irresistible tales of magic, mystery, and childhood adventure, these timeless delights and fresh interpretations about the importance of imagination will captivate readers of all ages.

Designed by renowned artist Holly Adler, Hollywood Nutcrackers is a whimsical collection of nutcrackers created exclusively for Kurt S. Adler, Inc. and features an assortment of characters including Christmas, fantasy and everyday nutcrackers. Their designs put a unique, vibrant, memorable twist on traditional nutcrackers. This Kurt Adler 12" Nutcracker Suite Set of 4 is a beautiful, classic way to add to your holiday décor or nutcracker collection! This set of 4 nutcrackers includes 4 of your favorite characters from the story, "The Nutcracker Suite." Drosselmeier is wearing a long, purple cape, a black top hat, and his black eye patch. In his right hand he is holding his own miniature nutcracker. The Mouse King has a smooth, gray face with pink detailing in his ears, and is wearing a long purple robe adorned with gold trimming and multi colored jewels, and a red and gold crown. He is holding a long, curved sword. Clara is wearing a lovely light pink dress and pink slippers, and has a head of long, curly blonde hair. In one hand she is holding her own red, blue and gold Nutcracker Prince. The Nutcracker Prince is wearing a red, blue and gold outfit embellished with golden tassels; he is carrying a long, curved sword.