This CD was Stevan Pasero's first recording in his notable career and it features the first-ever transcriptions of Tchaikovsky's ageless ballet including March of the Wooden Soldiers, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Dance o... more »f the Reed Flutes, Waltz of the Flowers and more. To say it simply, when this ground breaking transcription by Stevan Pasero was originally released in 1985, it inspired guitarists worldwide to look at their guitar repertoire and concert performances in a different way. From 1983-1985, Mr. Pasero transcribed this timeless work from full symphony score to solo and duet guitar. He then toured and performed his Nutcracker transcription internationally with critical acclaim. It soon became a holiday standard for households around the globe and subsequently sold hundreds of thousands of albums, cassettes and, soon to be, compact discs. It will forever be remembered as one of the truly great transcriptions for classical guitar. ARTIST NOTES: Stevan Pasero is known worldwide as one of the most influential and versatile guitarists/composers of the past decade. Guitar aficionados love him, fans around the world are loyal to his music, critics praise his musicianship, while his recordings have sold millions. Mr. Pasero is featured on numerous recordings, has transcribed over 30 major symphonic works, produced more than 250 studio recordings and has composed well over 1000 pieces for solo and ensemble.« less
This CD was Stevan Pasero's first recording in his notable career and it features the first-ever transcriptions of Tchaikovsky's ageless ballet including March of the Wooden Soldiers, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Dance of the Reed Flutes, Waltz of the Flowers and more. To say it simply, when this ground breaking transcription by Stevan Pasero was originally released in 1985, it inspired guitarists worldwide to look at their guitar repertoire and concert performances in a different way. From 1983-1985, Mr. Pasero transcribed this timeless work from full symphony score to solo and duet guitar. He then toured and performed his Nutcracker transcription internationally with critical acclaim. It soon became a holiday standard for households around the globe and subsequently sold hundreds of thousands of albums, cassettes and, soon to be, compact discs. It will forever be remembered as one of the truly great transcriptions for classical guitar. ARTIST NOTES: Stevan Pasero is known worldwide as one of the most influential and versatile guitarists/composers of the past decade. Guitar aficionados love him, fans around the world are loyal to his music, critics praise his musicianship, while his recordings have sold millions. Mr. Pasero is featured on numerous recordings, has transcribed over 30 major symphonic works, produced more than 250 studio recordings and has composed well over 1000 pieces for solo and ensemble.
Bob from the Midwest | The Middle of No Where | 03/06/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Stevan Pasero seems to be one of the best kept secrets of the music world and thats our loss. He may be the best player of the acoustic guitar today.
This is a great Christmas CD, and a break from the usual we are forced to endure in the name of Christmas music."
Excellent Album
Kevan | Whoville | 12/04/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am a classical music host at a public radio station. I always look forward to Christmas, because it means I can play this album! The arrangements are great and the performances first rate. Get this album!"
Beautiful!!!
D. Horn | 06/20/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"what an amazing find! this cd is so beautiful and inspiring! what a great arrangement and interpretation! stevan is a great talent as well!"
A wonderful interpretation
samba nova | Topanga Canyon | 12/14/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I too just happened to stumble upon it in a music store a few years ago and it is now one my holiday favorites.
Pasero is a great player and this recording is fantastic- so clean and acoustically pleasing.
Incidentally, my daughter has been dancing in a production of the Nutcracker Ballet for the past 9 years. I made a slide show in Photoshop of the performance using this CD for the music."