The Nutcracker

by Pyotr Tchaikovsky / Berliner Philharmoniker / Simon Rattle

The Nutcracker cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 November 2010
  • Label: EMI Classics
  • Country: Germany
  • Community rating: 4.05/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Sir Simon Rattle leads the Berliner Philharmoniker through a lush, highly acclaimed modern recording of Tchaikovsky's complete iconic ballet score. The performance is celebrated for its exquisite attention to the orchestral coloring and theatrical pacing of the quintessential Christmas narrative.

Genres

Descriptors: christmas, instrumental, fantasy

Tracklist

  1. Overture: Allegro Giusto
  2. Scene: Allegro Non Troppo, Piu Moderato, Allegro Vivace
  3. March: Tempo Di Marcia Viva
  4. Petit Galop: Presto - Andante - Allegro
  5. Scene Dansante: Andante
  6. Scene Et Danse Du Grand-Pere: Andante
  7. Scene: Depart Des Invites, La Nuit: Allegro Semplice
  8. Scene - La Bataille: Allegro Vivo
  9. Scene: La Foret De Sapins I'hiver - Allegro Vivo
  10. Valse Des Flocons De Neige Avec Choeur: Tempo Di Valse, Ma Con Moto - Presto
  11. Scene: Andante
  12. Scene: Andante Con Moto
  13. Le Chocolat: Danse Espagnole - Allegro Brillante
  14. Le Cafe: Danse Arabe - Comodo
  15. Le The: Danse Chinoise - Allegro Moderato
  16. Danse Russe: Tempo Di Trepak - Molto Vivace
  17. Danse Des Mirlitons - Andantino
  18. Le Mere Gigogne Et Les Polichinelles: Allegro Giocoso - Andante - Allegro Vivo
  19. Valse Des Fleurs - Tempo Di Valse; No. 14 Pax De Deux:
  20. La Fee Dragee Et Le Prince Orgeat: Andante Maestoso
  21. Variation I: Pour Le Danseur - Tempo Di Tarantella
  22. Danse De La Fee Dragee: Andante Ma Non Troppo - Presto
  23. Coda - Vivace Assai
  24. Valse Et Apotheose: Tempo Di Valse - Molto Meno

Credits

  • Duke Ellington - primary artist, piano
  • Johnny Hodges - alto saxophone
  • Norris Turney - alto saxophone, flute
  • Harry Carney - baritone saxophone
  • Joe Benjamin - bass
  • Victor Gaskin - bass
  • Chuck Connors - bass trombone
  • Russell Procope - clarinet, alto saxophone

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