Tchaikovsky - Excerpts from The Nutcracker | Members of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

“As 2021 comes to a close, I am delighted to be able to share this video I got to make with my colleagues last winter. The music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker is always a joy to perform, whether we're the full orchestra in a pit with ballet dancers all around or in a small chamber ensemble arrangement like what we're presenting here. On behalf of all my colleagues in the ESO, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and here's hoping we all have a wonderful New Year!”
- Ethan Filner, Viola
“Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky is my all-time favourite Christmas music! The magic of the story and beauty of music makes me feel so safe and special, and it brings warmth to the whole world. That, to me, is part of what makes Christmas magical. It allows us to hope for better days in the New Year! I feel incredibly privileged and happy to record music with my ESO colleagues, on the stage of our home at Winspear, for YOU - our unique and cherished audience! WESOLYCH SWIAT (Merry Christmas)!”
- Joanna Ciapka-Sangster, Violin
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Dance of the Mirlitons & Arabian Dance from The Nutcracker
Composed by P.I. Tchaikovsky
Performed by ESO Musicians:
Ronda Metszies, Cello
Joanna Ciapka-Sangster, Violin I
Yue Deng, Violin II
Ethan Filner, Assistant Principal Viola
Video Credits:
Allan Cabral de Sá - Videographer - Video Editor
Jonas Duffy - Head Audio Technician
Warren Bertholet - Head Lighting Technician
Mike Patton - Head of Stage Management
Recorded November 2020
Video and Performance © Edmonton Symphony Society 2021
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[@dwaynewladyka577]

This was great. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Cheers! ✌️❄️☃️🎅🎄🎁⛪🇨🇦 #MusicConnectsUs

[@anne-marieswitzer6623]

This definitely brought some holiday spirit to my day! Thank you for this beautiful musical gift!