Playing live, ‘Nutcracker’ musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple
PHOENIX — Musicians in a cramped space under a Phoenix stage send up the familiar tones of “The Nutcracker.” Overhead, satin-and-glue pointed toes pitter-patter across stage in a performance of the holiday favorite. For Ballet Arizona and many other productions around the world, a pit full of musicians is as much part of the tradition … Read more