Lack of orchestra takes some of the magic out of Washington Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

By the looks — or rather, sound — of things, Clara’s family has fallen on hard times. Maybe her old man lost money on the railways. At any rate, these once-prosperous Washingtonians decided to forgo the live musicians for their annual Christmas fete. You know, the one they call “The Nutcracker.” Read full article >>