Valery Gergiev: Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker (FLAC)
# Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
# Orchestra: St. Petersburg Kirov Chorus and Orchestra
# Conductor: Valery Gergiev
# Audio CD (October 20, 1998)
# SPARS Code: DDD
# Number of Discs: 1
# Format: FLAC (image+cue)
# Label: Philips
# ASIN: B00000A1GL
# Size: 403 MB
# Recovery: +3%
# Scan: yes
# Server: filesonic, uploadstation
# Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71
Composed by Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St.Petersburg Kirov Orchestra
Conducted by Valery Gergiev
Although Gergiev is highly experienced in the theater, and he is leading an opera-ballet orchestra, this is definitely a concert Nutcracker. Tempos are brisk, textures streamlined, and dancers might have a good deal of difficulty keeping up with the music. For us home listeners, though, this is a superb way to hear Tchaikovsky’s complete score and to remind ourselves of how much good music isn’t included in the familiar suite. Gergiev justifies his reputation as an interpreter and as an orchestra leader, getting amazingly precise playing from the ensemble. Best of all, Philips has somehow crammed more than 81 minutes of superb sound onto this disc, making it a remarkable bargain. Very highly recommended! –Leslie Gerber
01. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Overture
02. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 1 – No. 1 The Christmas Tree
03. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 1 – No. 2 March
04. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 1 – No. 3 Galop and Dance of the Parents
05. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 1 – No. 4 Dance Scene – The Presents of Drosselmeyer
06. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 1 – No. 5 Scene – Grandfather Dance
07. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 1 – No. 6 Clara and the Nutcracker
08. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 1 – No. 7 The Nutcracker Battles the Army of the Mouse King – He Wins and Is Transformed into Prince Charming
09. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 1 – No. 8 In the Christmas Tree
10. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 1 – No. 9 Scene and Waltz of the Snowflakes
11. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 10 The Magic Castle on the Mountain of Sweets
12. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 11 Clara and Prince Charming
13. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 12a Character Dances: Chocolate (Spanish Dance)
14. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 12b Character Dances: Coffee (Arabian Dance)
15. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 12c Character Dances: Tea (Chinese Dance)
16. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 12d Character Dances: Trépak (Russian Dance)
17. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 12e Character Dances: Dance of the Reed Pipes
18. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 12f Character Dances: Polchinelle (The Clown)
19. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 13 Waltz of the Flowers
20. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 14a Pas de deux: Intrada
21. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 14b Pas de deux: Variation I (Tarantella)
22. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 14c Pas de deux: Variation II (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy)
23. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 14d Pas de deux: Coda
24. The Nutcracker, Op.71 – Act 2 – No. 15 Final Waltz and Apotheosis
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