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Chances are, by now you have probably heard the familiar, lilting lullabies and imaginative symphonies of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” this holiday season. As a lover of the music, the story, and dance, my inner classic literature nerd was curious to read E.T.A. Hoffman’s original story behind this holiday tradition. I am happy to report thatContinue reading “The Origins of the Nutcracker”