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Tchaikovsky composed the music for The Nutcracker. He is a famous Russian composer known for his ballets and symphonies. The Nutcracker is one of his most well-known works, featuring beautiful melodies and enchanting orchestration. Tchaikovsky's music captures the magical and festive atmosphere of the story, making it a beloved holiday tradition. Mozart, Bach, and Taylor Swift are not associated with composing the music for The Nutcracker.

Herr Drosselmeyer is a toy maker because in the context of the question, "Herr" is a German honorific for "Mr." and "Drosselmeyer" is a German surname. Additionally, the other options (Ballet Master, Pirate, and Butler) do not align with the name "Drosselmeyer" or the profession commonly associated with the character in various adaptations of the Nutcracker ballet. Therefore, it can be inferred that Herr Drosselmeyer is a toy maker.

This statement is false because there is not just one version of Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is a ballet that has been performed by numerous ballet companies around the world, and each company may have their own interpretation and choreography for the production. While there may be a traditional or well-known version of Nutcracker, it does not mean that any other interpretation is automatically considered wrong.

In the Snowflakes scene, the stage transforms into an outside winter wonderland. This suggests that the scene depicts a snowy setting, with snowflakes falling and creating a magical atmosphere. The other options, such as the party scene, Land of the Sweets, and Winter Miracles scene, do not specifically mention a winter wonderland or snowflakes, making them less likely to be the correct answer.

Clara ends up "killing" the Mouse King in order to save the Nutcracker.

In the story of the Nutcracker, the "weapon" that finally kills the Mouse King is a ballet shoe. This is because the protagonist, Clara, throws her slipper at the Mouse King, hitting him and causing him to be defeated. The ballet shoe symbolizes Clara's bravery and resourcefulness in the face of danger, as well as the power of imagination and the magic of the Nutcracker world.

The Land of the Sweets is a scene in Act 2 of the ballet "The Nutcracker." It is a magical land where various divertisements or dances representing different countries are performed. The divertisements included in the Land of the Sweets are Chinese Tea, Russian Trepak/Candy Canes, Arabian Coffee, Danish Marzipan, and Spanish Chocolate. These dances showcase the cultural diversity and flavors of different countries, adding to the enchantment and spectacle of the ballet.

Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa choreographed the first Nutcracker.