Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71 Orchestral & Concertos Classical CHANDOS SACD

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71

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CHSA 5144

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71

Running Time: 84:12

CD UPC: 0095115514429

Release Date: November 2014
Originally recorded in 2013

Composer (1840-1893)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Conductor
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor
Neeme Järvi

Venue
Grieg Hall, Bergen, Norway

Producer
Brian Pidgeon

Engineer
Ralph Couzens

Engineer
Gunnar Herleif Nilsen

Genre:
Orchestral & Concertos
Classical

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PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY

(1840-1893)

The Nutcracker, Op. 71

84:35

Ballet féerique in Two Acts

Ouverture. Allegro giusto

2:59

Act I: 40:27

Tableau I

Scène. Allegro non troppo - Poco più sostenuto -

3:33

Tempo I -

Marche. Tempo di Marcia viva

2:16

Petit galop des enfants et Entrée des Parents. Presto - Andante - Allegro -

2:38

Scène dansante. Andantino - Stringendo - Allegro vivo -

5:41

Scène et Danse du Gross-Vater. Andante ( Tempo di

6:28

Valse) - Poco animando -

Scène. Allegro semplice - Moderato con moto - Allegro giusto -

6:47

Scène. Allegro vivo - Pochissimo più mosso - La Bataille - La Second Bataille

3:23

Tableau II

Scène. Andante

3:18

10.

Valse des Flocons de neige. Tempo di Valse, ma

6:19

con moto - Presto - Poco meno

Bergen Pikekor

Bergen Guttekor

Act II: 40:58

11.

Scène. Andante -

4:28

12.

Scène. Andante con moto - Un poco animando -

4:45

Moderato - Allegro agitato -

Divertissement

13.

a) Le Chocolat. Allegro brillante - Più mosso

1:09

14.

b) Le Café. Commodo

3:15

15.

c) Le Thé. Allegro moderato

1:02

16.

d) Trépak. Tempo di Trepak, molto vivace - Stringendo - Prestissimo

1:06

17.

e) Les Mirlitons. Moderato assai

2:13

18.

f) La Mère Gigogne et les polichinelles. Allegro giocoso - Allegro vivo - Poco più

2:39

19.

Valse des Fleurs. Tempo di Valse

6:44

Johannes Wik harp

20.

Pas de Deux. Andante maestoso - Poco stringendo - Poco più mosso - Incalzando -

4:31

21.

Variation I (Pour le danseur). Tempo di Tarantella -

0:44

22.

Variation II (Pour la danseuse). Danse de la Fée-Dragée. Andante non troppo -

2:05

23.

Coda. Vivace assai

1:24

24.

Valse finale et Apothéose. Tempo di vlase. Molto meo - L'Apothéose

4:45

Total time: 84:35

Conductor: Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Neeme Järvi

9-12 December 2013

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Reviews

"This is a very fine recording..."

Donald Vroon - American Record Guide - March/April 2015

**** (Excellent album)

Emanude Amoroso Musica magazine Italy February 2015

Album Choice

“… excellent sound … It’s quite a driven account, which makes for exciting listening … The orchestral playing is impressive – notably the Bergen Wind soloists and there’s a pleasing children’s chorus.”

Christopher Breunig Hi-Fi News February 2015

“… he [Jarvi] captures the delicacy, transparency and sheer magic of this miraculous score … wonderfully woozy string glissandi are sprinkled with celesta stardust as the Nutcracker Prince and Clara wnd their way to Confiturembourg, while the divertissement points the way to Debussy and Ravel in Jarvi’s Bergeners’ light-fingered dispatch of the notes.”

Hugh Canning - The Sunday Times Culture magazine - 4 January 2015

“… the players in the Bergen Philharmonic are at one with their conductor. They play this score with a panache and imagination that holds the listener enthralled … Exemplary sound and documentation.”

Adrian Edwards - Gramophone magazine - December 2014

"It’s all terrific, captured in sumptuous sound Can we have more from this team please?"

Graham Rickson - theartsdesk.com - 6 December 2014

Performance ***** Sonics *****

"With this release of ’The Nutcracker’ Neeme Järvi completes his splendid accounts of the three greatTchaikovsky ballets with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra for Chandos. The qualities that made theprevious releases of ’Swan Lake’ Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - Järvi and ’The Sleeping Beauty’Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty - Järvi so memorable are once again in abundance. They includepolished orchestral playing from the Bergen Philharmonic and superb recorded sound from Ralph Couzensand his colleagues in the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) Though the virtues of rivalversions of this much recorded ballet should not be overlooked, the considerable advantage of Järvi’scompelling performance on single hybrid SACD will make it a first choice for many listeners and itwarrants an unqualified recommendation."

Graham Williams - SA-CD.net - 30 October 2014

Performance ***** Sonics *****

"The concluding Waltz caps an exceptional account that has transported this listener back tochildhood, reminiscing on the sense of wonder & delight that this marvellous score first evoked thenand continues to do so now."

John Broggio - SACD.net - 29 October 2014

“…Järvi’s recording is certainly a recommendable introduction to the score …”

Mark Pullinger International Record Review December 2014

Album of the Week

“… this issue is excellent at every level … Järvi is a superb conductor of ballet music … they [Bergen Philharmonic] play really well, with flexible strings able to meet Järvi’s every demand, and characterful brass and wood-wind. Technically this Chandos recording is opulent and as a stocking-filler is heard to beat … “ *****

David Mellor The Mail on Sunday 23 November 2014

“This new Nutcracker marks the completion of Neeme Järvi cycle of Tchaikovsky’s ballets. It’s a distinguished achievement in many respects … The Bergen Philharmonic’s playing … impeccably detailed…” ***

Tim Ashley The Guardian 14 November 2014

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