Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel

For many, the film “Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella” is as much a part of Christmas as the twinkling candles on the tree, making it an integral part of the holiday season.

After all, it’s the little magical moments that make this enchanting love story so special:

the three magic hazelnuts that grant Cinderella’s wishes, the snow-covered landscapes, the festive ball—and, of course, the moment when the prince discovers the dainty slipper on the staircase.

But the fairy tale doesn’t just work its magic on TV:

For several years now, this Christmas classic has regularly filled concert halls to capacity, where the stages are transformed into a fairy-tale setting for the romantic love story.

While the film plays on the big screen, a large symphony orchestra accompanies the scenes with the familiar melodies, making the audience feel as though they, too, have been transported 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 “Maya the Bee,” “Wickie,” and “Nils Holgersson.”

But it is the music for “Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella” in particular that still holds a special magic today and evokes a feeling of pure happiness in listeners—almost as beautiful as the anticipation of the celebration.

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