
01 Jan 1991

Not Mozart: Letters, Riddles and Writs
Letters, Riddles and Writs is a one act opera for television by Michael Nyman broadcast in 1991.
A magnificent Christmas spectacular.
In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.
Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
Nutcracker Prince
Fritz
Snowflake
Father / Mouse King
Grandparent
Grandparent
Clara (Voice)
01 Jan 1991
Letters, Riddles and Writs is a one act opera for television by Michael Nyman broadcast in 1991.
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