Joseph Albano first choreographed "The Nutcracker Suite" in 1960, combining the handsome music of Tchaikovsky with stunning visuals.The Hartford-based choreographer created his Dance Company in the early 1970s and this work has been a staple of its repertoire ever since.
The Greater Middletown Concert Association, tirelessly guided by Barbara Arafeh, brings "The Nutcracker" to the Performing Arts Center of Middletown High School, LaRosa Lane, this Saturday at 4 p.m. for one show. Tickets are still available for the show and can be reserved by calling 860-347-4887 or going online to www.greatermiddletownconcerts.org.
In other Performing Arts Center news, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Edward Cumming, music director, brings its "Holiday POPS Spectacular" to MHS for 2 shows on Friday December 19 and Saturday December 19 (both nights at 8 p.m.) Joining the HSO will be the Hartford Chorale, Richard Coffey, music director. According to the press release, the evening promises "sparkling carols, seasonal chestnuts and spirited choruses, all gloriously performed with the Hartford Symphony. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!, O Come All Ye Faithful, Sleigh Ride, Little Drummer Boy, O Holy Night, music from Nutcracker, Messiah, and more."
For ticket information, go to www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=dafba166b34adfcb35d0b74616f5e7dd&t=tix.
