Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel

For many, the film "Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel" is as inseparable from Christmas as the twinkling of candles on the tree, making it an integral part of the Christmas program. It is the little magical moments that make this enchanting love story so special: the three magic nuts that grant Cinderella's wishes, the snow-covered landscapes, the festive ball—and, of course, the moment when the prince discovers the dainty shoe on the stairs.

But it's not just on television that the fairy tale works its magic: for several years now, this Christmas classic has regularly sold out concert halls, where the stages are transformed into a fairytale backdrop for the romantic love story. While the film is shown on a cinema screen, a large symphony orchestra accompanies the scenes with the familiar sounds, making the audience feel as if they themselves are visitors to the court ball.

The soundtrack by Czech composer Karel Svoboda contributed significantly to the film's success—shortly after its release, Svoboda received international commissions and later composed the unforgettable melodies for animated classics such as "Die Biene Maja", "Wickie" and "Nils Holgersson". But it is the music for Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel in particular that still has a special magic today and evokes a feeling of pure bliss in listeners – almost as beautiful as the anticipation of the holiday season.

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The following orchestras will perform:

Frankfurt: Neue Philharmonie Westfalen

Mannheim: Badische Staatskapelle Karlsruhe

Hamburg: Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock

Berlin: Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg