Ballet Arizona musicians, bottom, and dancers rehearse for the "Nutcracker", Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Phoenix prior to an upcoming performance. A pit full of musicians is part of the tradition of the holiday staple for Ballet Arizona and many other productions around the world. Shows use recordings as they weather costs or crises like recessions. But fans, musicians and the unions that represent them say the live music brings an unseen signature to each show. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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