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The Nutcracker (Cascanueces), is a ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky based on 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King', a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Alexandre Dumas' adaptation of the story was set to music by Tchaikovsky. The story follows the adventures of Clara, a young girl who receives a nutcracker from her godfather for Christmas. Together with her new friend, Clara experiences a journey through a world of magic and fantasy. This ballet has become among the most popular ballets performed, primarily around Christmas time.