The Nutcracker (in 5 Minutes)
For Flute Choir
Based on themes from Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker"
Arranged by Judy Nishimura

Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute in G, and Bass Flute and opt. Contrabass

Duration: 5:00

Available from ALRY Publications
Catalog #FC-276

Using themes from the entire ballet rather than just the Suite, I was hoping to give this work a fresher sound. You know you've heard some of the tunes, but maybe you didn't realize it was from "The Nutcracker."

Click here for the Flute and Piano version of this work.

Review
Flute Talk Magazine -- "...in both versions the opening is the harp cadenza from the 'Waltz of the Flowers.' The 'Mirlitons' is quoted extensively and sometimes surprisingly. Of course, the 'Chinese Dance' is included, and so are some of the big orchestral pas de deus. The arrangements are both workmanlike and effective and either would be a good piece for a Christmas concert."
-- Anne Bither Reynolds, University of Indianapolis and Depauw University.


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