Gateway Chamber Orchestra to presents ‘The Nutcracker’ this month

CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) is proud to announce a production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker, showcasing a blend of musical styles. Set against the backdrop of the Mabry Concert Hall at Austin Peay State University, this concert on December 9 and 10 promises a night of transcendent music.

The Nutcracker will captivate audiences with a fusion of Tchaikovsky’s original score, the jazz interpretation by Duke Ellington, Latin-inspired arrangements by Sverre Indris Joner, and a newly commissioned interpretation by the Costa Rican composer Vinicio Meza.

The GCO’s musicians will be joined onstage by artists from three American ballet companies – Ingrid Silva and Dylan Santos and from Dance Theatre of Harlem, Vinicius Lima from Ballet West, and Mackenzie Kenyon from Nashville Ballet – as well as children from the Clarksville-based ballet studio Classic Steps II.

Additionally, families are invited to come meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and her friends on stage immediately following the afternoon performance on Sunday, December 10. Guests will have the opportunity to have a photo taken with the guest artists, as well as receive a small gift and treat. Attendees of all ages are welcome.

Visit www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com/nutcracker to secure your seats and find additional information about the performance.

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