# The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky/Ellington | Haifa Big Band > Haifa Events **Category:** concert ## Description Yaron Gottfried, conductor A thrilling encounter between worlds – classical and jazz on one stage ✨ Conducted by Yaron Gottfried, the Big Band Orchestra presents a unique symphojazz show, offering a fresh, bold, and groove-filled interpretation of the beloved masterpiece The Nutcracker. Inspired by the legendary musician Duke Ellington, Tchaikovsky's sounds come to life anew through the rhythms of swing, improvisation, and the endless energy of jazz. Jazz Cracker 2026 – a surprising, sweeping, and unforgettable musical experience. **Date:** 2026-12-06, 20:00 **Venue:** Rappaport Center - Haifa Auditorium Hall **Address:** Merkaz HaCarmel, HaNasi Blvd 140 **City:** Haifa **Tickets:** https://did.li/BIGBANDcity **Image:** https://pub-0a891185c33b4c5a8db7ede117f7c8e7.r2.dev/haifa-events/haifa_municipality/86e9d987c247d6a31e7a77a07ee7558c.jpg --- **Canonical event page:** https://www.haifa.events/en/event/mptsh-hagozym-ts-yykovsky-alyngton-vyg-vnd-hyph/ **Other languages:** https://www.haifa.events/he/event/mptsh-hagozym-ts-yykovsky-alyngton-vyg-vnd-hyph/, https://www.haifa.events/ru/event/mptsh-hagozym-ts-yykovsky-alyngton-vyg-vnd-hyph/ Haifa Events is an aggregator. Verify the date, price, and ticket availability on the official website before purchase.