{"product_id":"pyotr-ilyich-tchaikovsky-tchaikovsky-ballet-suites","title":"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ‎– Tchaikovsky Ballet Suites","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Tchaikovsky Ballet Suites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful collection of some of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's most famous ballet music, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTchaikovsky Ballet Suites\u003c\/em\u003e brings together highlights from three masterpieces of the Romantic orchestral repertoire: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty. Featuring performances by the Berlin Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vladimir Petroschoff, alongside the New Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Laurence Siegel, this collection showcases Tchaikovsky's extraordinary gift for melody, colourful orchestration and dramatic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFew composers are as closely associated with ballet as Tchaikovsky. His three great ballet scores transformed the genre, combining memorable melodies with sophisticated orchestration and a powerful sense of drama. \u003cem\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e remain among the most frequently performed ballets in the classical repertoire and have introduced generations of listeners to orchestral music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe album begins with selections from The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Tchaikovsky's beloved Christmas ballet first performed in St Petersburg in 1892. The suite features the delicate Miniature Overture, the instantly recognisable March, and the enchanting Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy, famous for its distinctive celesta sound. Also included are the energetic Trepak, atmospheric Arab Dance, playful Chinese Dance, graceful Dance Of The Reed-Flutes and the magnificent Waltz Of The Flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eNext comes a selection from Swan Lake, Op. 20, Tchaikovsky's first ballet. Originally premiered in 1877, \u003cem\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e tells the tragic story of Prince Siegfried and Odette, a princess transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse. The music ranges from dramatic orchestral passages to some of Tchaikovsky's most beautiful dance melodies, including the celebrated Waltz, Dance Of The Swans, Czardas, Spanish Dance, Neapolitan Dance and Mazurka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe final section is devoted to The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, which premiered in 1890 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements of classical ballet. The selection opens with the atmospheric Introduction – The Lilac Fairy, followed by the elegant Pas D'action, Panorama, famous Waltz and triumphant Finale. Tchaikovsky's refined orchestration and graceful melodic writing are particularly evident throughout this later masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFrom the sparkling celesta of \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e to the dramatic sweep of \u003cem\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e and the elegance of \u003cem\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, this collection provides an excellent introduction to Tchaikovsky's ballet music. It is particularly appealing to listeners looking for classical ballet music, Tchaikovsky vinyl, orchestral music and famous classical compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA superb Tchaikovsky classical CD\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTchaikovsky Ballet Suites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent addition to any classical collection and a great choice for fans of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Romantic-era orchestral music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nutcracker – Ballet, Op. 71\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiniature Overture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrepak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArab Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDance Of The Reed-Flutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaltz Of The Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwan Lake – Ballet, Op. 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaltz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDance Of The Swans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePas D'action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCzardas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpanish Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeapolitan Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMazurka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sleeping Beauty – Ballet, Op. 66\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction – The Lilac Fairy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePas D'action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanorama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaltz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TBFBVRzxpBY?si=cb7LBbc2At847W1H\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classical Collection Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55182911340886,"sku":"DDD 147","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9a3f23a2-047e-43ac-b077-3b39218f0916.jpg?v=1788338871","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/pyotr-ilyich-tchaikovsky-tchaikovsky-ballet-suites","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}