{"id":4217,"date":"2022-11-30T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T14:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/parsons\/?p=4217"},"modified":"2023-09-11T15:58:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T19:58:07","slug":"arachnophonia-the-nutcracker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/parsons\/2022\/11\/arachnophonia-the-nutcracker\/","title":{"rendered":"Arachnophonia: The Nutcracker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> Arachnophonia<\/a> (\u201cArachno\u201d = spider \/ \u201c-phonia\u201d = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library<\/a>\u2018s collection.<\/p>\n

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question<\/a> or to additional relevant<\/a> information from<\/a> around the web<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s installment of Arachnophonia<\/a> is by student manager Xipeng (class of 2024) and features Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker”<\/a>. Thanks, Xipeng!<\/em><\/p>\n

The Nutcracker<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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People might argue that it\u2019s hard to understand ballet, but the stunning production of The Nutcracker<\/em> by The Royal Ballet<\/a> available on DVD in the Music Library will provide the audience with a different and impressive experience. The story behind the dancing scene evokes the inner feeling of everyone, and the music from Tchaikovsky endows dramatic, mysterious, and dreamy colors to the performance. <\/p>\n

This recording from a performance in 1968 was performed by Merle Park<\/a>, who was known for the brilliance of execution and virtuoso technique. The stage arrangement and design are relatively simple than in present days; however, the costumes and performers\u2019 techniques were outstanding. My favorite part has always been the second act, where integration of international dance performance takes place: Spanish dancers represent chocolate, Arabian dancers are coffee, Chinese dancers are tea, while Russian dancers represent sugar canes. <\/p>\n

As Christmas is approaching, check this DVD<\/a> out in the Parsons Music Library! You can borrow a DVD drive from the front desk or use the equipment in the study rooms to watch the entire performance! <\/p>\n

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