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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite; Serenade for Strings
Genres: Special Interest, Classical

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: 1. Miniature Overture
2. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: 2. Characteristic Dances - March
3. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: 2. Characteristic Dances - Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
4. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: 2. Characteristic Dances - Russian Dance
5. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: 2. Characteristic Dances - Arabian Dance (Coffee)
6. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: 2. Characteristic Dances - Chinese Dance (Tea)
7. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: 2. Characteristic Dances - Dance Of The Reed-Pipes
8. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: 3. Waltz Of The Flowers
9. Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48: 1. Pezzo in forma di sonatina: Andante non troppo
10. Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48: 2. Waltz
11. Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48: 3. Elegie: Larghetto elegiaco
12. Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48: 4. Finale (Tema russo): Andante - Allegro con spirito

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All Artists: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Title: Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite; Serenade for Strings
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Philips
Release Date: 10/25/1990
Genres: Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Holiday & Wedding, Opera & Classical Vocal, Forms & Genres, Serenades & Divertimentos
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 028941147127

Synopsis

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Here's a disc that ought to have the title, "The Really Pretty Tchaikovsky." The Serenade has long been one of his most popular "neo- classical" pieces, and Sir Neville Marriner turns in a charming performance--not the last word in emotional warmth, perhaps, but vigorous and immaculately played. The Nutcracker Suite goes similarly well. Each dance is sharply characterized, and the whole thing sounds so easy and pleasant that you might as well just relax and wallow in the euphonious sounds. Long a prime recommendation at Christmastime, this album deserves to be taken out for a spin during the rest of the year too. --David Hurwitz

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CD Reviews

A Holiday Favorite

Steve Vrana | Aurora, NE | 12/19/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"While not technically a Christmas album, this probably spends as much time in my CD player during the holidays as any of my more traditional Christmas albums. The music may be overly familiar even to the casual fan (who won't recognize "Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy," "Russian Dance" or "Waltz of the Flowers"?), but just like Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" or Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song," it's just not Christmas without "The Nutcracker." [The CD also includes "Serenade for Strings in C," which more than doubles the playing time to 51:40.] HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

Definitive

S. Wenz | Ohio, USA | 10/04/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When one thinks of The Nutcracker, this is what comes to mind. The playing is excellent, the sound quality is perfect, and the tempo of the pieces is just right. Waltz of the Flowers is my personal favorite, though each track is fantastic. In addition to the wonderful rendition of The Nutcracker, you also have Serenade for Strings in C, which is a great work itself. Many will recognize Walzer Moderato, as it appears quite frequently in commercials. This doesn't detract from the piece by any means, though.

I stumbled upon this CD by chance, but now I'm certainly glad to own it. This is a great purchase for both veterans of the genre and casual listeners; I have no qualms about awarding it 5 stars."