Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker by Polevá, Tchaikowsky, Tchaikovsky, P. I., Nuo (2023/2023), Dirigentas Andrey Boreyko, Usher Hall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

You already know the story, and you definitely know the tunes! As Christmas approaches, join conductor Andrey Boreyko, the RSNO and RSNO Youth Chorus as they deliver a musical selection box from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker that is full of fantasy, fun and irresistible tunes. Plus, a powerful salute to Ukraine and a very different Tchaikowsky Violin Concerto – played by the ‘stunning’ (The Guardian) Ilya Gringolts. Pre-concert talk: Conductor Andrey Boreyko chats to violinist Ilya Gringolts at 6.45pm in the Upper Circle Bar in Edinburgh and the Clyde Foyer in Glasgow. Free to ticket holders.