Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker, Swan Lake - Highlights

On this CD:

1. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act I: Valse
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

2. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act II: Scene
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

3. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act II: Dances of the Swans (IV: Dance of the Little Swans)
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

4. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act II: Dances of the Swans (VI: Tempo di valse
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

5. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act II: Dances of the Swans (VII: Coda)
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

6. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act III: Hungarian Dance
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

7. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act III: Spanish Dance
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

8. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act III: Neapolitan Dance
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

9. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act III: Mazurka
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

10. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act IV: Scene finale
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

11. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Overture
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

12. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act I: March
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

13. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act II: Chocolate (Spanish Dance)
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

14. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act II: Coffee (Arabian Dance)
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

15. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act II: Tea (Chinese Dance)
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

16. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act II: Trepak (Russian Dance)
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

17. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act II: Dance of the Mirlitons
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

18. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act II: Waltz of the Flowers
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

19. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act II: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

20. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act II: Coda
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

21. Nutcracker, ballet, Op.71 Act II: Final Waltz and Apotheosis
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Slatkin

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Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker; Sleeping Beauty; Swan Lake (Highlights)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Serviceable Tchaikovsky Ballet Interpretation by Andre Previn
  • dull previn
  • Tchaikovsky's greatest music.
 Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker; Sleeping Beauty; Swan Lake (Highlights)

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B00005NPJY
Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

  1. Swan Lake, Op.20: Act I. No.2: Waltz
  2. Swan Lake, Op.20: Act II. No.10: Scene
  3. Swan Lake, Op.20: Act II: No.13. Dance Of The Swans: IV. Allegro Moderato
  4. Swan Lake, Op.20: Act II: No.13. Dance Of The Swans: V. Andante Non Troppo - Allegro - Ida Haendel/Douglas Cummings
  5. Swan Lake, Op.20: Act III: No.20 Hungarian Dance
  6. Swan Lake, Op.20: Act III: No.21 Spanish Dance
  7. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66: Act I. No.6: Valse
  8. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66: Act I. No.8: Pas D'action: I. Rose Adagio - John Brown
  9. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66: Act II. No.17: Panorama
  10. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66: Act III. No.24: Puss In Boots
  11. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66: Act III: No.28. Pas De Deux: I. Adagio
  12. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66: Act III: No.28. Pas De Deux: V. Coda
  13. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66: Act III. No.30: Finale - LSO/Andre Previn L
  14. The Nutcracker, Op.71: Ov
  15. The Nutcracker, Op.71: Act I. No.2: March
  16. The Nutcracker, Op.71: Act II: No.12. Divert: II. Arabian Dance
  17. The Nutcracker, Op.71: Act II: No.12. Divert: III. Chinese Dance
  18. The Nutcracker, Op.71: Act II: No.12. Divert: IV. Trepak (Russian Dance)
  19. The Nutcracker, Op.71: Act II: No.12. Divert: V. Dance Of The Reed Pipes
  20. The Nutcracker, Op.71: Act II: No.14. Pas De Deux: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy
  21. The Nutcracker, Op.71: Act II. No.13: Waltz Of The Flowers

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Serviceable Tchaikovsky Ballet Interpretation by Andre Previn.......2006-12-24

This is a good rendering of three of Tchaikovsky's most well known ballets--Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and the Nutcracker. Andre Previn conducts the London Symphony Orchestra.

The sound is crisp, the orchestra plays handsomely, Previn leads the orchestra well. The Nutcracker, for example, is a nice interpretation and, at Christmas time, adds an enjoyable element to the household as one plays the music.

I would not say that this is an inspired CD, treading new territory in interpreting Tchaikovsky. But it is a well done work and will be pleasing to most listeners.

2 out of 5 stars dull previn.......2005-08-01

i like the playing at times from the london synphony but previns interpertation ruins it.these are great masterpeices that deserve better,iv never liked the way previn does his music to begin with to dull,not a good conductor,and when the london synphony got him in the late 60s he was pretty inexperienced as a conductor of classical music and it shows here

5 out of 5 stars Tchaikovsky's greatest music........2002-09-08

Tchaikovsky was one of the most beloved classical music composers. Many of his compositions -- including his piano and violin concertos -- are among the most popular of all classical compositions. But Tchaikovsky's finest compositions were his three ballets, excerpts of which are presented on this CD. And one of the most outstanding conductors of Tchaikovsky's ballets is Andre Previn. My first recommendation would be to get complete performances of all three of Tchaikovsky's ballets. However, those who wish to sample the highlights of these masterpieces can do no better than this outstanding -- and bargain priced -- CD. This is some of the greatest music ever written by anyone, beautifully performed by a master of the genre.
Tchaikovsky: The Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Ahhh...my lovely Tchaikovsky CD....
 Tchaikovsky: The Greatest Hits

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ASIN: B000003QWS
Release Date: 1994-04-13

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 1: Allegro con spirito
  2. The Nutcracker Suite: Miniature Overture
  3. The Nutcracker Suite: March
  4. The Nutcracker Suite: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
  5. The Nutcracker Suite: Russian Dance: Trepak
  6. The Nutcracker Suite: Arabian Dance
  7. The Nutcracker Suite: Chinese Dance
  8. The Nutcracker Suite: Dance Of The Mirlitons
  9. The Nutcracker Suite: Waltz Of The Flowers
  10. Serenade For Strings: Andante con troppo; Allegro moderato (Mvt. I)
  11. Romeo And Juliet: Overture
  12. Coronation March

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 4: Andante sostenuto. Moderato con anima (Mvt. 1)
  2. Swan Lake: Scene: The Enchanted Lake (Highlights)
  3. Swan Lake: Waltz (Highlights)
  4. Symphony No. 6, 'Pathetique': Allegro con grazioso
  5. Capriccio Italien
  6. The Sleeping Beauty: Pas d'action: Andante
  7. 1812 Overture

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Ahhh...my lovely Tchaikovsky CD...........2000-06-21

This, and a Grieg CD, is what got me started in classical music! Wonderful selections played lovely. Maybe I'm over rating this CD because it has helped me so much, but it is an excellent intro to Tchaikovsky's music. The Coronation March isn't as frequent as other songs but it is really great! My favorite March! Nice quality and playing. If you don't have this music already, buy it!
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, etc. [Highlights]
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Pristine musicality!
  • Expert theatrical conducting from Kurtz
  • Tchaikovsky From One of The Great Ballet Conductors
  • Terrific Tchaikovsky
 Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, etc. [Highlights]

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005B5NV
Release Date: 2001-07-03

Tracks:

  1. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Intro (Moderato Assai)
  2. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.2: Valse - Intrada (Tempo Di Valse)
  3. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.4: Pas De Trois - Intrada
  4. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.4: Pas De Trois - Adagio (Andante Sostenuto)
  5. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.4: Pas De Trois - Allegro Semplice - Presto
  6. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.4: Pas De Trois - Moderato
  7. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.4: Pas De Trois - Allegro
  8. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.4: Pas De Trois - Coda (Allegro Vivace)
  9. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.5: Pas De Deux - Tempo Di Valse
  10. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.5: Pas De Deux - Andante - Allegro - Molto Piu Mosso
  11. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.5: Pas De Deux - Tempo Di Valse
  12. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act One, No.5: Pas De Deux - Coda (Allegro Molto Vivace)
  13. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act Two, No.10: Scene (Moderato)
  14. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act Two, No.13: Danse Des Cygnes - Tempo Di Valse
  15. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act Two, No.13: Danse Des Cygnes - Moderato Assai - Molto Piu Mosso
  16. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act Two, No.13: Danse Des Cygnes - Allegro Moderato
  17. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act Two, No.13: Danse Des Cygnes - Andante - Andante Non Troppo
  18. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Act Three, No.20: Danse Hongroise - Czardas (Moderato Assai - Allegro...)
  19. Swan Lake, Op.20 (Hlts): Appendix II: Danse Russe (Cadenza - Andante Semplice - Allegro Vivo)
  20. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Intro
  21. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Prologue, No.2: Scene Dansante/No.3: Pas De Six
  22. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Prologue - Adagio
  23. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Prologue - Var IV.
  24. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Prologue - Var V.
  25. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act One, No.6: Valse/No.8: Pas D'action
  26. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act One - Adagio 'A La Rose

Tracks:

  1. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Var D'Aurore
  2. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.22: Polonaise
  3. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.23: Pas De Quatre
  4. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three - Var II. (La Fee-d' Argent)
  5. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three - Var IV. (La Fee-diamant)
  6. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three - Coda
  7. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.25: Pas De Quatre - Intrada
  8. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.25: Pas De Quatre - Var I.
  9. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.25: Pas De Quatre - Var II.
  10. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.25: Pas De Quatre - Coda
  11. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.26: Pas De Caractere - Chaperon Rouge Et Le Loup
  12. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.28: Pas De Deux - Entree
  13. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.28: Pas De Deux - Adagio
  14. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.28: Pas De Deux - Var II.
  15. Sleeping Beauty, Op.66 (Hlts): Act Three, No.28: Pas De Deux - Coda
  16. The Nutcracker, Op.71: No.30, Finale & Apotheose
  17. The Nutcracker, Op.71: Ov
  18. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.2: Marche
  19. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.3: Petit Galop Des Enfants Et Entree Des Parents
  20. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.8: Scene
  21. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.9: Valse Des Flocons De Neige/No.12: Divertissement - Le Chocolat...
  22. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.12: Divertissement - Le Chocolat
  23. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.12: Divertissement - Le Cafe
  24. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.12: Divertissement - Le The
  25. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.12: Divertissement - Trepak
  26. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.12: Divertissement - Danse Des Mirlitons
  27. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.13: Valse Des Fleurs
  28. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.14: Pas De Deux (La Fee Dragee Avec Le Prince Orgeat)
  29. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.14: Var I. (Trantella)
  30. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.14: Var II. (Danse De La Fee Dragee)
  31. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.14: Coda
  32. The Nutcracker, Op.71 No.15: Valse Finale

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Pristine musicality!.......2006-08-10


Despite of the fact I have always wondered around the prestigious performance of Efrem Kurtz as suggestive depicter of atmospheres and dreamy sonorities, the time has not placed him in a better place at the moment to make any account of genuine brilliantness and sheer musical architect. Kurtz was undeniably, a genuine colorist, one of these directors of the lineage of Anatole Fistulari or Isaac Dobrowen for instance, a fine conductor whose radiant imagination fitted as ring to finger in this peerless and gild version. The Philharmonia Orchestra as always featuring a remarkable performance.

This record constitutes by itself a magnificent opportunity to approach him. Don't miss this celebrated performance.

4 out of 5 stars Expert theatrical conducting from Kurtz.......2006-05-22

The Russian-born Efrem Kurtz was a famous conductor in the ballet pit, as the review below makes clear. Like antal Dorati and Robert Irving, two other estimable conductors who had a precise feeling for danceable rhythms, Kurtz puts a spring in every number on this bargain two-fer. But the late-Fifties sound is a bit thin and edgy, and since these are excerpts and not complete ballets, they compete against some great Tchaikovsky conductors in the symphonic vein: Karajan and levine are faovrites of mine in this repertoire (their selection of excerpts is only half as long as Kurtz's, however).

Certainly I would prefer Kurtz over Andre Previn, who also has bargain offerings of these three ballets on EMI but sounds earthbound by comparison. John Lancbery's super-bargain disc of excerpts from Swan Lake is another good alternative--EMI is bursting at the seams with Tchaikovksy ballets once you count in the Sawallisch accounts from Philadelphia, which are at least as good and better played than the Previn.

5 out of 5 stars Tchaikovsky From One of The Great Ballet Conductors.......2005-05-09

Efrem Kurtz (1900-1995), born in St. Petersburg and a student of Glazunov, was one of the great Russian ballet conductors. This excellent 2-disc EMI set contains excerpts from Tchaikovsky's three great Ballets: Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. Recorded 1958-59 in London's late lamented Kingsway Hall, these performances sound better here than they did on my old Seraphim LPs. Frankly, they sound better than most recent digital recordings, too: warm and clear sonics, with realistic balances. These are beautifully-shaped and subtly-phrased readings, and the Philharmonia back then was one of the world's greatest ensembles. The violin solos in Swan Lake are played with great sensitivity by Yehudi Menuhin.

Kurtz made too few recordings. Most of them were with the Philharmonia and included a scorching Shostakovich 10th (on Testament - see my review). Another indispensable example of his mastery was a 2-disc CD set of Russian music in EMI's deleted "Artist Profile" series, which I felt was generally a more successful recording enterprise than the recent IMG "Great Conductors" series.

Besides Kurtz, here are some other conductors who had a great affinity for Tchaikovsky's ballet music:

1. JOHN LANCHBERY, born 1923 in London, was head of Sadler's Wells and was chief conductor at the Royal Ballet, Covent Garden. He recorded my favorite complete versions of all three Tchaikovsky ballets for EMI (1982, with the Philharmonia) . They were later issued on 8 well-transferred CDs by MHS (currently out of print). Many serious ballet connoiseurs (I'm just a casual listener who doesn't attend ballets with any frequency) feel that Lanchbery had the most unerring sense of DANCEABLE tempos and theatrical drama in the business. I definitely prefer Lanchbery to Previn, who bores me to tears, and to Dorati's fast and hard-boiled Mercury recordings (although his readings are highly regarded in some quarters). Some excerpts from Lanchbery's sets have appeared on Seraphim CDs, but they suffer from that budget label's typically dull transfers .

2. ROGER DESORMIERE (1893-1963), France's leading ballet conductor, recorded (early 1950's) excerpts from all three ballets. The performances have a sophisticated elan that remains unique. The EMI CD issues of Swan Lake & Nutcracker (the latter is my favorite version of just the suite) are out of print, but some wonderful Sleeping Beauty selections are still available on Testament (see my review).

3. ANATOLE FISTOULARI (1907-1995), a child prodigy who conducted Tchaikovsky's "Pathetique" Symphony in Kiev when he was age 7 (!), recorded lovely excerpts from Swan Lake & Nutcracker in the 1950's with the London Symphony. Those fine mono Decca recordings have yet to make it to CD (mine are part of a 5-LP Richmond set called "The World's Greatest Ballet Music"). Sidenote: Fistoulari married Mahler's daughter Anna.

4. YURI FAYER (1890-1971), another Kiev-born conductor, was chief conductor of the Bolshoi Ballet for about four decades before retiring in 1963. He conducted over 400 (!) performances of Swan Lake, and in the early 1950's he made largely complete recordings of all three ballets. These appeared in the U. S. on the Colosseum LP label (pretty lousy dubs of Soviet originals). Hopefully, some reputable label will get them out on CDs in decent sound. They are marvelous performances.

Stokowski recorded Tchaikovsky on various labels - his Sleeping Beauty excerpts on Cala 0522 are outrageously mannered and absolutely GREAT fun. Knappertsbusch's Nutcracker Suite with the Vienna Phil. (Decca) is surprisingly engaging. Beecham's witty 1958 live Nutcracker Suite (op. 71a) can be heard on M&A CD 631. Tchaikovsky's ballet music is a very pleasant way to compare the merits of various conductors from the past.

Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Terrific Tchaikovsky.......2003-07-19

This is a terrific CD of highlights from Tchaikovsky's great ballets, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, by Efrem Kurtz and the Philharmonia Orchestra, originally recorded in the late 1950s. There are many great recordings of the ballet highlights available on one CD -- some notables are by Karajan, Previn, Bernstein, Rostropovich and Ansermet (see my review of the latter) -- but few that stretch the highlights out over two CDs. This is great for someone who does not want the complete ballets (which occupy five to six discs), but does want a little more music than the oft-heard nuggets. This Double Forte set also has appeal for the serious collector because Kurtz and the Philharmonia always made memorable music together. I have enjoyed comparing this disc of highlights to those by Markevitch and Weldon with the Philharmonia (see my review of the latter) in order to listen to the same orchestras play the same music from approximately the same time period, yet with different conductors. There are many great choices available when it comes to excerpts of the Tchaikovsky Ballets, but if you are a novice or a connoisseur you won't be disappointed with this account by Kurtz.
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake/Nutcracker/Sleeping Beauty [Highlights]
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • magnificent performences of these ballet masterpieces
 Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake/Nutcracker/Sleeping Beauty [Highlights]

Manufacturer: Decca
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ASIN: B00000424A
Release Date: 1994-11-15

Tracks:

  1. Swan Lake: Scene Act II: No. 10
  2. Swan Lake: Valse Act I: No.2
  3. Swan Lake: Dance Of The Little Swans Act II: From No. 13
  4. Swan Lake: Pas d'action - Tempo di valsa Act II: No.13
  5. Swan Lake: Danse hongroise. Czardas Act III: No. 20
  6. Swan Lake: Scene finale Act IV: From No. 29
  7. The Nutcracker: Miniature Overture
  8. The Nutcracker: Marche Act I, Scene 1: No.2
  9. The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy Act II: No. 14, Var. 2
  10. The Nutcracker: Russian Dance Act II: From No. 12
  11. The Nutcracker: Arab dance Act II: From No.12
  12. The Nutcracker: Chinese Dance Act II: From No. 12
  13. The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Mirlitons Act II: From No. 12
  14. The Nutcracker: Waltz Of The Flowers Act II: No. 13
  15. The Sleeping Beauty: Introduction Prologue
  16. The Sleeping Beauty: Pas de quatre Act III: No. 23
  17. The Sleeping Beauty: Pas de caractere Act III: No. 26
  18. The Sleeping Beauty: Pas de quatre Act III: No. 25
  19. The Sleeping Beauty: Adagio
  20. The Sleeping Beauty: Finale Act III: No. 30
  21. The Sleeping Beauty: Apotheose

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars magnificent performences of these ballet masterpieces.......2005-07-09

though i give it 4 stars because i prefure the complete versions dutiot did.this is much better than most performences out there in interpertation from dutiot and the playing from the montreal symphony.
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Ballet Highlights
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A nice memento of Fifties ballet conducting
  • A timely re-release from Capitol's vaults!
  • An Excellent Ballet Highlight Album
 Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Ballet Highlights

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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  1. Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Op35; Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Op77
  2. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Capriccio Espagnol; Russian Easter Overture
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  4. Wagner: Tristan und Isolde/Parsifal/Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg/Lohengrin/Tannhäuser

ASIN: B000000UW6
Release Date: 1995-10-17

Tracks:

  1. The Nutcracker-suite Op.71a - Hollywood Bowl Sym Orch/Felix Slatkin
  2. The Nutcracker-suite Op.71a - Hollywood Bowl Sym Orch/Felix Slatkin
  3. The Nutcracker-suite Op.71a - Hollywood Bowl Sym Orch/Felix Slatkin
  4. The Nutcracker-suite Op.71a - Hollywood Bowl Sym Orch/Felix Slatkin
  5. The Nutcracker-suite Op.71a - Hollywood Bowl Sym Orch/Felix Slatkin
  6. The Nutcracker-suite Op.71a - Hollywood Bowl Sym Orch/Felix Slatkin
  7. The Nutcracker-suite Op.71a - Hollywood Bowl Sym Orch/Felix Slatkin
  8. The Nutcracker-suite Op.71a - Hollywood Bowl Sym Orch/Felix Slatkin
  9. Swan Lake, Op.20-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  10. Swan Lake, Op.20-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  11. Swan Lake, Op.20-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  12. Swan Lake, Op.20-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  13. Swan Lake, Op.20-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  14. Swan Lake, Op.20-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  15. Swan Lake, Op.20-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  16. The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  17. The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  18. The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  19. The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  20. The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  21. The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  22. The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  23. The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine
  24. The Sleeping Beauty, Op.66-Selections - Ballet Theatre Orch/Joseph Levine

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A nice memento of Fifties ballet conducting.......2006-06-13

I agree with both reviewers below about the merits of Felix Slatkin (a better conductor than his son Leonard) and Joseph Levine. In these Capitol recordings of familiar Tchaikovsky ballet suites, the sound is more genuinely like a pit orchestra than the super-virtuosic readings done by Karajan, James Levine, and dozens of others. No one would mistake the pickup groups known as the Hollywood Bowl Orch. and the Ballet Theater orchestra for big-name ensembles, but they play very well.

Levine and slatkin both prefer a quick pace and lean textures, giving a freshness to their readings. Capitol's clean, clear vintage stereo is too edgy for ocmfort at times--it's not up to present-day standards--but I'm happy to recall two fine conductors in repertoire they knew very well.

5 out of 5 stars A timely re-release from Capitol's vaults!.......2003-01-19

The ballets of Tchaikovsky have received some great, more frequently lousy recordings. Such isn't the case with these revelatory recordings from deep in Capitol/EMI's vaults. "The Nutcracker" excerpts are just as sparkling as one could wish under Felix Slatkin and well recorded by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. The BIG surprise are the "Swan Lake" and "Sleeping Beauty" excerpts from two LP's conducted by Joseph Levine. Both are razor sharp performances, typical of Levine's Ballet theatre Orch. records. What ever happened to Joseph Levine? Why, he became music director of the Omaha Symphony from 1958 to 1969 and was a well loved character on the Omaha music scene in Nebraska. BUY THIS DISC! And please EMI, could we have more releases by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and Joseph Levine's Ballet Theatre Orchestra?

5 out of 5 stars An Excellent Ballet Highlight Album.......2002-04-25

This is an OLD album but it is a fine recording originally on the old Capitol FDS label. Even by todays standards these are all excellent performances. Those of you who enjoy orchestral brass will notice a well drilled brass section with a well balanced punch. Two supurb conductors, Felix Slatkin and Joseph Levine. EMI should re-release the Hollywood Bowl/Carmen Dragon FDS series. This album is an economy album BUT it is an absolutely excellent piece of work.
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker (Highlights)
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    		Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker (Highlights)

    Manufacturer: High Definition(Hdc)
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    Release Date: 2000-05-20
    Tchaikovsky Highlights
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      		Tchaikovsky Highlights

      Manufacturer: Naxos
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000146R
      Release Date: 1995-11-21

      Tracks:

      1. Nutcracker: Ouverture
      2. Nutcracker: Marche
      3. Nutcracker: Danse de la fee
      4. Nutcracker: Danse russe
      5. Nutcracker: Danse arabe
      6. Nutcracker: Danse chinoise
      7. Nutcracker: Danse des mirlitons
      8. Nutcracker: Valse des fleurs
      9. Swan Lake: Scene
      10. Swan Lake: Valse
      11. Swan Lake: Allegro
      12. Swan Lake: Andante
      13. Swan Lake: Tempo de valse
      14. Swan Lake: Danse des couples
      15. Swan Lake: Danse hongroise (Czardas)
      16. Swan Lake: Danse espagnole
      17. Swan Lake: Danse napolitaine
      18. Swan Lake: Scene finale
      19. Sleeping Beauty: Introduction - The Lilac Fairy
      20. Sleeping Beauty: Adagio - Pas d'action
      21. Sleeping Beauty: Characteristic Dance
      22. Sleeping Beauty: Panorama
      23. Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
      Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker, Swan Lake - Highlights
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Amazing
      		 Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker, Swan Lake - Highlights

      Manufacturer: RCA
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      ASIN: B000003FA8
      Release Date: 1992-08-11

      Tracks:

      1. Act I: Valse
      2. Act II: Scene - Dances Of The Swans
      3. Act II: Scene - Dances Of The Swans: IV. Dance Of The Little Swans
      4. Act II: Scene - Dances Of The Swans: VI. Tempo Di Valse
      5. Act II: Scene - Dances Of The Swans: VII. Coda
      6. Act III: Hungarian Dance
      7. Act III: Spanish Dance
      8. Act III: Neapolitan Dance
      9. Act III: Mazurka
      10. Act IV: Scene Finale
      11. Overture
      12. Act I: March
      13. Act II: Chocolate (Spanish Dance)
      14. Act II: Coffee (Arabian Dance)
      15. Act II: Tea (Chinese Dance)
      16. Act II: Trepak (Russian Dance)
      17. Act II: Dance Of The Mirlitons
      18. Act II: Waltz Of The Flowers
      19. Act II: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
      20. Act II: Coda
      21. Act II: Final Waltz And Apotheosis

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Amazing.......2005-07-17

      I love Tchaikovsky's music, especially the suites form the ballets. Swan Lake is haunting and The Nutcracker sparkles. I don't like the fact that the opening to Swan Lake isn't included, but it is still a wonderful c.d.
      Classical Highlights
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        Manufacturer: Madacy Records
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        Tchaikovsky: Ballet Highlights
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          		Tchaikovsky: Ballet Highlights

          Manufacturer: Angel Records
          ProductGroup: Music
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          BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by TchaikovskyAll Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B000002S3G
          Release Date: 1993-02-16

          Tracks:

          1. Swan Lake, Op. 20 (Highlights): Scene (Act II - No.10)
          2. Swan Lake, Op. 20 (Highlights): Waltz (Act I - No. 2)
          3. Dance Of The Swans (Act II - No. 13): (d) Allegro moderato
          4. Swan Lake, Op. 20 (Highlights): Dance Of The Swans (Act II - No. 13): (e) Andante non troppo - Allegro
          5. Swan Lake, Op. 20 (Highlights): Hungarian Dance (Act III - No. 20)
          6. Swan Lake, Op. 20 (Highlights): Spanish Dance (Act III - No. 21)
          7. Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 (Highlights): Pas d'action (Act I - No. 8a)
          8. Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 (Highlights): Pas de caractere (Act III - No. 24) - (Puss In Boots)
          9. Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 (Highlights): Panorama (Act II - No.17)
          10. Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 (Highlights): Waltz (Act II - No. 6)
          11. Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 (Highlights): Pas de deux (Act III - No. 28)
          12. Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 (Highlights): Coda (Act III - No. 28)
          13. Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 (Highlights): Finale (Act III - No. 30)
          14. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Highlights): Ouverture
          15. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Highlights): March (Act I - No.2)
          16. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Highlights): Divetissement (Act II - No. 12): (b) Arabian Dance
          17. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Highlights): Divertissement (Act II - No. 12): (c) Chinese Dance
          18. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Highlights): Divertissement (Act II - No. 12): (d) Trepak (Russian Dance)
          19. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Highlights): Divertissement (Act II - No. 12): (e) Dance Of The Reed Pipes
          20. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Highlights): Dance Of The Suguar Plum Fairy
          21. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Highlights): Waltz Of The Flowers (Act II - No. 13)

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