A Cultural Christmas

This December I have enjoyed more 'classical' art for Christmas than normal years. First was the play 'The Christmas Carol' as presented by the Dallas Theater Center. The DTC always does it a bit different each year though this is the first time I have seen it in more than 10 years. I was not disappointed. Then the Dallas Opera did 'Cinderella' by Rossini. While not really Christmas I suppose, the Dallas Opera tends to put their 'family' opera on in December. And I love Rossini - it was great. Finally I saw the ballet 'The Nutcracker Suite' by the Fort Worth Ballet. It was super and I continue to love Tchaikovsky's score. In fact I think I picked up a few arrangement tricks that I can use in my music. The only thing I didn't see was Handel's Messiah. I actually have never seen it so it's high on my list - there is always next year.