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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Maurice Abravanel, Utah Symphony Orchestra
Maurice Abravanrl conducts The Nutcracker (Complete) (2 CD) (Vanguard)
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Minature Overture
2. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Scena: The Decoration of the Chritsmas Tree
3. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: March
4. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Children's Galop & Dance of the Parents
5. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Dance Scena
6. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Scena & Grandfather's Dance
7. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Scena (No. 6)
8. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Scena: The Battle
9. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Scena (No. 8)
10. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Waltz of the Snowflakes
Track Listings (17) - Disc #2
1. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Scena (No. 10)
2. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Scena (No. 11)
3. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Spanish Dance
4. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Arabian Dance
5. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Chinese Dance
6. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Trepak (Russian Dance)
7. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Dance of the Reed-Pipes
8. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Mother Gigogne & the Clowns
9. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Waltz of the Flowers
10. The Swan Lake, suite, Op. 20a: Scene
11. The Swan Lake, suite, Op. 20a: Waltz
12. The Swan Lake, suite, Op. 20a: Dance of the Swans, IV
13. The Swan Lake, suite, Op. 20a: Dance of the Swans, V
14. The Swan Lake, suite, Op. 20a: Spanish Dance
15. The Swan Lake, suite, Op. 20a: Mazurka
16. The Swan Lake, suite, Op. 20a: Final Scene
17. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Final Waltz and Apotheosis

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CD Details

All Artists: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Maurice Abravanel, Utah Symphony Orchestra
Title: Maurice Abravanrl conducts The Nutcracker (Complete) (2 CD) (Vanguard)
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Vanguard Classics
Release Date: 10/8/1996
Genre: Classical
Styles: Ballets & Dances, Ballets, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 723918005225

CD Reviews

Splendid Recording

Philip A. Kraus | Chicago, IL United States | 11/10/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Don't be put off that this Nutcracker is played by the Utah Symphony. It is first class in every way in the glorious sound that Vanguard lavished on the orchestra.

Maurice Abravanel was one of the most significant theater conducters of the 20th century. You can feel immediately that he grasps the balletic nature as well as the symphonic majesty of Tchaikovsky's score. The interpretation is brisk, light, nimble, well balanced and masterfully cohesive. Right from the beginning of the overture you will understand what I mean! The playing of the Utah Symphony is transparent, clean, and full of color. You can tell they enjoy playing it!

I bought this recording years ago on Vanguard Everyman LPs. The CD transfer is excellent. Grab the it while you can still get it!"