Shaffer has risen to a higher level of musical misquotation with this adaptation of TchaikovskyŒÍs famous ballet, Nuts and Crackers. David has lovingly orchestrated three of the most best known movements from the ballet: March of the Rin Tin Tin Soldiers, Dance of the Thoroughly Modern Mirlitons, and the Russian Hat-rack Dance (Ho Ho Hopak). This delightfullyfun piece is especially appropriate for holiday concerts, but is sure t o bring down the house in any concert setting. Lots of fun and full of percussion sound effects. DELIGHTFUL!
