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.
I know you guys aren't getting paid, and I truly appreciate the posting of local events. My family's attendance at these event has certainly gone up because of the Eye. However, the Nutcracker started at 3pm, not 4pm, and we got there late because of it. Next time I will check the original source! The same thing happened to us at the Oddfellows play last month. The "bring what you can-can" night started at 7pm, not 7:30pm as posted. At least that time you were only a half-hour off :).
ReplyDeleteWe're certainly sorry for the misinformation. We probably should include a proviso in all our announcements to check with the venue. In some cases we are working from information sent to us by the organization sponsoring the event, and it is inaccurate. We'll endeavor to be more accurate in the future because starting times are important.
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