The music is still as vital as ever, making this a dramatic and exciting recording, yet it still remains comfortably familiar. List of compositions by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky wikipedia. Russian ballet transcriptions for four hands and two pianos wor. The nutcracker is an 1892 twoact ballet originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky op. Tchaikovsky had discovered the instrument, on his way through paris when he was traveling to new york for the opening concerts at carnegie hall.
Also known as dance of the reedflutes, or marzipan, this is one of the most famous numbers from the nutcracker. All 150 recordings 25 naxos 4 s scores 147 p parts 64 v vocal scores 11 a arrangements and transcriptions 75 l librettos 2 adagio in c major. Hoffman about the history of tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite. Tchaikovsky hannickel curnow music press the nutcracker suite. How tchaikovskys nutcracker became a holiday tradition. For encores dg have reissued argerichs 1983 performance of the nutcracker where she is partnered by nicolas economou in his own arrangement, a marvel of scintillating pianistic prowess, imagination and finesse. It was originally featured in the second act of the ballet, played immediately after the also popular russian dance. The serenade has long been one of his most popular neo classical pieces, and sir neville marriner turns in a charming performancenot the last word in emotional warmth, perhaps, but vigorous and immaculately played.
And again, enjoy all the nice colors and textures going on, and appreciate how imaginative and visually evocative tchaikovsky s writing is. The following 150 pages are in this category, out of 150 total. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. His father, ilya petrovich tchaikovsky, had served as a lieutenant colonel and engineer in the department of mines, and would manage the kamskovotkinsk ironworks. The dance of the sugar plum fairy is a dance for a ballerina. These 5, along with two of his four concertos, three of his six symphonies. It is a faithful friend, protector, and comforter, and for its sake alone, life in this world is worth living.
External links tchaikovsky research wikipedia article. The number was choreographed by lev ivanov to music written by tchaikovsky choreographer marius petipa wanted the sugar plum fairys music to sound like drops of. Tchaikovsky inc nutcracker suite free 2 download mp3s. In its original setting, this cheerful curtain raiser has a very unique sound to it, because it is scored for winds and high strings only, without cellos and double basses. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys ballet suite, the nutcracker 1892. Tchaikovsky made a selection of eight of the numbers from the ballet. Price new from used from audio cd, cd, september 28, 1999. This rendition of tchaikovsky s nutcracker is a wintry take on the classic piece.
The nutcracker is a twoact ballet, with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky opus 71a the nutcracker suite suite 1892. March of the nutcracker from the nutcracker suite by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, arranged for flute solo. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky is widely considered the most popular russian composer in history. Dance of the mirlitons from the nutcracker suite p.
Tchaikovsky made a selection of eight of the numbers from the ballet, forming the nutcracker suite, op. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite miniature overture arr. This flexible arrangement is written in separate movements which can be played in parts, or in. Start a new tradition this year and make this the version you play all season long. This was tchaikovskys last ballet, from which he compiled a famous suite of eight. Tchaikovsky longfield c l barnhouse company this is a choice arrangement of three of the famous dances from this most popular of all ballets, with nothing omitted, changed or in any way watered down. He produces these from a large cabbage and from a large pie, much to the. The first is that the ballets composer, peter tchaikovsky, used an instrument that hadnt been heard in russia prior to the writing of the nutcracker. Heres a disc that ought to have the title, the really pretty tchaikovsky. Extra information sergey taneyevs arrangement for solo piano was revised and simplified by tchaikovsky, 1892. Like shakespeares ariel, argerich flames amazement. The nutcracker, swan lake, and the sleeping beauty.
Home composers performers instruments genres top 100 info links other help. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky wrote several works well known among the general classical. We applied one orchestration to the whole piece based on steel drums but augmented on this occasion with harp, vibes and a synthesized angel vox and recorded. The lilting waltz of the flowers originally appeared in act ii of tchaikovsky s famous ballet the nutcracker, when clara and the prince arrive at the kingdom of sweets, ruled by the sugar plum fairy. Dance of the sugar plum fairy simple english wikipedia. This rendition of tchaikovskys nutcracker is a wintry take on the classic piece. Soloists and ballet of the deutsche staatsoper berlin, choregraphy by patrice bart and. The nutcracker suite was not necessarily tchaikovsky s favourite composition but it has remains a popular seasonal piece which is very evocative of a certain kind of christmas celebration. This is a choice arrangement of three of the famous dances from this most popular of all ballets, with nothing omitted, changed or in any way watered down. Its the famous trepak from tchaikovsky s nutcracker suite in an absolutely delightful arrangement by sandra dackow that will really bring your winter concert to life. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky wrote several works well known among the general classical public romeo and juliet, the 1812 overture, and his three ballets.
Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky was born in votkinsk, a small town in vyatka governorate presentday udmurtia in the russian empire, into a family with a long line of military service. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Tchaikovsky longfield c l barnhouse company the nutcracker suite selections p. The nutcracker royal philharmonic orchestra on allmusic 1986. The nutcracker suite cd, nov1995, capitol at the best online prices at ebay. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker, ballet in two acts mariinsky theatre hd 1080p by euroartschannel.
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