In this festive episode of Harbour for the Arts, host Bri Cooper reimagines The Nutcracker as an opera, diving deep into its musical influences, adaptations, and the possibilities of an operatic transformation. Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet score is explored through an opera lover’s lens, revealing its dramatic storytelling techniques inspired by operatic traditions.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🎭 The operatic influences in Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker score
🎄 Lesser-known operatic adaptations of The Nutcracker
✨ How The Nutcracker has inspired opera composers and modern productions
🎶 A creative imagining of The Nutcracker as a full-blown opera, with arias, duets, and ensembles
Host Bri Cooper
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