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OldBaldy1701E

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3. So, for the many years that we lived near Norfolk, we went to their production of 'The Nutcracker'.

Reply to betsuni (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 09:53 AM

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We started when I was eight and my brother was four. I loved it. I have the Previn double album of the score, and I listen to it every single Christmas morning. (I listen to it other times as well, but it is a tradition with me to play it on that day.)

The 'Divertissement' is my favorite part. And, this is my favorite piece.

(This is the Boston Ballet, btw.)

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