Nutcracker (complete)

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Condition: Very Good

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Media type: CDs

Artist: Kirov Orchestra · Mariinsky (Kirov) Theater Chorus · Mariinsky (Kirov) Theater Orchestra · P.i. Tchaikovsky · Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · Tchaikovsky · Valery Gergiev

Genre: Classical

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CD Details

UPC 028946211427

Virtual SKU MWV.B00000A1GL.VG

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet receives a complete performance on this 1998 recording led by conductor Valery Gergiev with the Kirov Orchestra and Mariinsky Theater Chorus. Rather than a theatrical production, this is a concert interpretation that showcases the full orchestral score, including beloved moments like the Christmas Tree scene, the march, and the elaborate dance of Drosselmeyer’s gifts alongside lesser-known passages that reveal the richness of Tchaikovsky’s composition.

This CD release on the Philips label contains the complete ballet with over 81 minutes of music captured in excellent sound quality. Gergiev’s brisk tempos and streamlined orchestration highlight the precision and clarity of the ensemble’s playing throughout. Acquire this used copy and experience the full scope of one of classical music’s most celebrated works at a fraction of the original retail cost.

Track List

Nutcracker, Ballet, Op. 71
Ouverture - 3:13
Act One
Tableau 1
1. The Christmas Tree - 3:45
2. March - 2:14
3. Galop And Dance Of The Parents - 2:13
4. Dance Scene - The Presents Of Drosselmeyer - 5:02
5. Scene - Grandfather Dance - 5:31
6. Clara And The Nutcracker - 6:23
7. The Nutcracker Battles Against The Army Of The Mouse King - He Wins And Is Transformed Into Prince Charming - 3:21
Tableau 2
8. In The Christmas Tree - 3:32
9. Scene And Waltz Of The Snowflakes - 6:05
Act Two
Tableau 3
10. The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets - 3:23
11. Clara And Prince Charming - 4:52
12. Character Dances (Divertissement):
a. Chocolate (Spanish Dance) - 1:10
b. Coffee (Arabian Dance) - 3:11
c. Tea (Chinese Dance) - 1:07
d. Trépak (Russian Dance) - 1:01
e. Dance Of The Reed Pipes - 2:14
f. Polichinelle (The Clown) - 2:24
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13. Waltz Of The Flowers - 6:24
14. Pas De Deux:
a. Intrada - 5:01
b. Variation I (Tarantella) - 0:36
c. Variation II (Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy) - 2:05
d. Coda - 1:15
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15. Closing Waltz - Grand Finale - 4:56

Condition note

The condition of the disc is listed in. Used - Very Good

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