Interlude from the Studio
THE NUTCRACKER Suite consists of an Overture and then comes a set of six short dances —' Characteristic Dances,' Tchaikovsky calls them.
First of all there is a humorously-formal
March.
Next we hear the Dance of the Sugar-Plum
Fairy-the very essence of grace and daintiness.
The third Dance is a short whirling
Russian Trepak.
Now we have a languorous, mysterious Arab
Dance.
After the Arab Dance comes a very vivid suggestion of an odd. whimsical Chinese Dance.
The last of these Dances is a pleasant little
Reed-Pipc Dance.
The Suite ends with the lively Valse of the Flowers.
THE Haffner has the usual four Movements.
The FIRST MOVEMENT is a very spirited piece, with a bold, uncompromising air.
In complete contrast with this is the gentle
SECOND MOVEMENT. Now all is dainty grace and charm. All the generally aggressive instru-. ments of the orchestra are kept silent throughout.
The THIRD MOVE
MENT is a cheerful Minuet and Trio.
Finally, there is a speedy, light - footed Finale.
9.0 INTERLUDE
SECOND NEWS BULLETIN from the Studio