Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Matinee

Julian Kuerti, Conductor

To be announced, Solo Dancers

In partnership with Ballet Arts Ensemble

Betty Kondo, Artistic Director for the Ballet Arts Ensemble

With the Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus

Taylor Gudbrandson, Artistic Director of the Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus

Kick off your holiday season with visions of sugar-plum fairies and nutcracker princes! Together with the Ballet Arts Ensemble, the Symphony reimagines this magical Kalamazoo tradition.

This magical production is performed by a full orchestra in Miller Auditorium. With such a large ensemble, the orchestra will use the pit extension, bringing the audience and ensemble together for a Nutcracker unlike any other! Extravagant costumes and larger-than-life sets add to the magic of the stunning choreography performed by the Ballet Arts Ensemble and guest dancers.

PROGRAM
Piotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY   |   The Nutcracker