This talk was given at a performance of The Nutcracker with Dudamel: Tchaikovsky & Ellington at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act I

TCHAIKOVSKY/ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN (arr. TYZIK) The Nutcracker Suite

TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act II (selections)

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