Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella - The original film with live orchestra

We are delighted to be able to present "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella - The Original Film with Live Orchestra" again after its great success in December 2025!

For some, roasted almonds are an essential part of the Christmas season, for others it has to be hazelnuts - three of them to be precise. Fairy tale fans' eyes are probably already shining, as these nuts are the three most important magic utensils in one of the most beautiful fairy tale films in the world. For over 50 years, the fairytale heroine has been riding dreamily through snowy landscapes on her white horse Santa Claus to the well-known theme tune, delighting generations of viewers. Cinderella takes her fate into her own hands, fights for happiness and shows the prince the way to go right from their first encounter in the forest.

Stubborn and with her heart in the right place - that is what makes this movie so special to this day. Since its premiere in 1973, this light-hearted film fairy tale with its snowy backdrop and wintry, romantic atmosphere has become an integral part of the Christmas program. This cinematic Christmas miracle is due to curious circumstances: The original script envisaged Cinderella running across "blooming meadows"; however, because the film studios for the Czech-German co-production were already scheduled for summer, director Václav Vorlícek had the story moved to winter without further ado.

Once again, the beautiful Cinderella and her prince can look forward to a very special stage: For several years now, "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" has regularly ensured sold-out concert halls in German-speaking countries at Christmas time, the stages of which are transformed into the setting for the enchanting love story. While the fairytale film takes its course on a large screen, the film soundtrack by Karel Svoboda is played live by a large symphony orchestra and synchronized with the romantic and witty adventures.

Baden-Baden Philharmonic Orchestra
Heiko Mathias Förster, conductor

95,- / 85,- / 74,- / 59,- incl. fees

06.12.2026, 3 & 6.30 pm, Konzerthaus (concert hall) Freiburg
The event lasts approx. 90 minutes without intermission.

In cooperation with Alegria Konzert GmbH.

FilmPhilharmonic Edition / Film with permission of the Deutsche Kinemathek on behalf of the DEFA Foundation / Music with permission of Pro Vox Music Publishing

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