The nutcracker was first performed at the mariinsky theatre in st. The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal. His father, ilya petrovich tchaikovsky, had served as a lieutenant colonel and engineer in the department of mines, 3 and would manage the kamskovotkinsk ironworks. I the nutcracker ballet, an album by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, david maninov on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Tchaikovsky s ballet of the nutcracker is based on alexandre dumas translation of the original tale by e.
He wrote some of the worlds most popular concert and theatrical music in the current classical repertoire, including the ballets swan lake and the nutcracker, the. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys nutcracker score was commissioned by the director of the russian imperial theatres, following the resounding. Nutcracker ballet waltz of the snowflakes pyotr ilyich. This rendition of tchaikovskys nutcracker is a wintry take on the classic piece. The nutcracker is an 1892 twoact ballet originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky op. Simon rattle recorded pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys festive ballet the nutcracker in 2009 with the berlin philharmonic, and this highlights album gives a generous sampling of the beloved holiday favorite. Ive heard some fine nutcracker recordings over the years including doratis classic and exciting london sym. This recording is of a very high quality every piece of music is clear and crisp. 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. Piotr ilich tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers from the. The nutcracker complete ballet score by royal philharmonic. The nutcracker suffers too much from drab and listless recordings that seem to drain the music and the listener of all life.
Provided to youtube by warner classics the nutcracker, op. 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. George balanchines the nutcracker music from the original soundtrack. But tchaikovskys finest compositions were his three ballets, excerpts of which are presented on this cd. Feb 06, 2015 pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys nutcracker score was commissioned by the director of the russian imperial theatres, following the resounding success of sleeping beauty in 1890. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich, richard bonynge, national. The filler pieces are adequate performances but little more. Wonderful pieces including decoration of the christmas tree, the forest of fir trees in winter, waltz of the snowflakes and dance of the sugarplum fairy all complement the nutcracker overture superbly. I remember the first time i heard this was in the barbie nutcracker movie when i was seven read more.
The nutcracker the waltz of the snowflakes the royal ballet. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker waltz of the. Title page, contents, instrumentation, and overture act i, no. Waltz of the snowflakes uncredited music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Old style 25th april 184025th october 1893 was a russian composer.
The nutcracker is a twoact ballet, originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov with a score by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky op. Hoffmanns 24 january 1776 25 june 1822 story the nutcracker and the mouse king, by way of alexandre dumas adapted story the nutcracker. Jun 28, 2017 provided to youtube by warner classics the nutcracker, op. George balanchines the nutcracker waltz of the snowflakes duration.
Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich, michael tilson thomas, ambrosian. Act one tells a story of how little clara aids her magical christmas gift a nutcracker in the form of a soldier defeat an army of mice. Finchley childrens music group topic 1,689 views 6. Tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker is based on a story by german author e.
This rendition of tchaikovsky s nutcracker is a wintry take on the classic piece. Nov 01, 2010 available with an apple music subscription. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. The nutcracker, an album by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, mikhail pletnev on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. His father, ilya petrovich tchaikovsky, had served as a lieutenant colonel and engineer in the department of mines, and would manage the kamskovotkinsk ironworks. This was tchaikovskys last ballet, from which he compiled a. Tchaikovsky was one of the most beloved classical music composers. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich, don jackson, london symphony. The libretto is adapted from the german romantic author e. Act i of the nutcracker ends with snow falling and snowflakes dancing. He wrote some of the worlds most popular concert and theatrical music in the current classical repertoire, including the ballets swan lake and the nutcracker, the 1812 overture, his first piano concerto, several. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys nutcracker score was commissioned by the director of the russian imperial theatres, following the resounding success. The music is still as vital as ever, making this a dramatic and exciting recording, yet it still remains comfortably familiar.
The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rattles approach is warm and inviting, and the music is played with brilliant flair and playful buoyancy. Overture uncredited music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the new york city ballet orchestra with chorus conducted by david zinman. Complete your pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, mariss jansons, the london philharmonic orchestra collection. Watch the video, get the download or listen to pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky waltz of the snowflakes for free. Many of his compositions including his piano and violin concertos are among the most popular of all classical compositions. Start a new tradition this year and make this the version you play all season long. Cw 14, is a fairy ballet in 2 acts and 3 scenes, written and orchestrated by tchaikovsky between february 1891 and april 1892. The libretto is adapted from the prussian romantic author of fantasy and gothic horror e.
The five stars are for jansons delightfully charming nutcracker. Waltz of the snowflakes youtube tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite, op 71a duration. Oct 25, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from tchaikovsky. Hoffmanns 24 january 1776 25 june 1822 story the nutcracker and the mouse king a story written in 1816, by e. Ashkenazy royal phil orch, tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich, ashkenazy, vladimir, royal phil orch tchaikovsky. Hoffmann, adapted by alexandre dumas this was tchaikovsky s last ballet, from which he compiled a famous suite of eight numbers for concert performance. But tchaikovsky s finest compositions were his three ballets, excerpts of which are presented on this cd. The paraphrase on tchaikovskys flower waltz is a successful piano arrangement from one of the.
This is the royal ballets 2012 production of the waltz of the snowflakes from the nutcracker. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Waltz of the snowflakes by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Tchaikovskys ballet of the nutcracker is based on alexandre dumas translation of the original tale by e. The story was based on a childrens fairy tale by e.
795 1284 881 1450 169 1631 135 1249 152 454 1512 1594 166 917 448 1189 511 740 1551 548 1341 1388 1195 919 79 1051 230 888 792 1027 263 96 335 854 1174