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1. "The Nutcracker" was P.I. Tchaikovsky's first ballet.
2. Who of the following ballet celebrities choreographed the première of "The Nutcracker"?
3. The libretto in "The Nutcracker" is based upon a story penned by which author?
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the characters appearing in "The Nutcracker"?
5. Which freshly invented instrument did Tchaikovsky use to accompany the Sugar Plum Fairy?
6. Which of the following tasty dances did NOT appear in the original production of "The Nutcracker"?
7. "The Nutcracker" was first meant to be paired up with an opera. Which one?
8. To distinguish the ballet from the opera in "The Nutcracker", the ballet orchestration is limited to instruments (no voice).
9. Speaking of unusual instruments, which of these was used in the orchestra of "The Nutcracker"?
10. In "The Nutcracker", which creature did Clara defeat in order to enjoy a fantastic night out with the prince?
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