Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," "The Sleeping Beauty" Karajan, VPO

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This is a used item. This is one CD from the Shogakukan CD Magazine Enchanting Masterpieces of the Vienna Philharmonic series. This listing is for the CD only (the booklet is not included).

Tchaikovsky, a genius of melody born in Russia, revolutionized the world of ballet with his dramatic and colorful music. This work features beloved masterpieces from his three major ballets: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty, pieces that everyone has heard at least once. From the poignant Scène to the brilliant Waltz of the Flowers, the dramatic composition that invites you into a fairy tale world is captivating.

The performance is by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the 20th-century master Herbert von Karajan. Karajan's fluid and perfect control, and the rich, elegant sound characteristic of the Vienna Philharmonic, are masterfully blended. This combination, particularly in the 1960s, was in its golden age. The orchestra's overwhelming expressive power and the realistic musicality, as if you could see the stage, are simply breathtaking. The brilliant tones of the soloists for each instrument further enhance the dreamlike beauty of the ballet music, making this a definitive performance that will captivate everyone from beginners to enthusiasts.

Tracklist:
Ballet Suite Swan Lake, Op. 20
(Scène, Waltz, Dance of the Little Swans, Scène and Dance of the Swan Queen, Czardas, Finale)
Ballet Suite The Nutcracker, Op. 71a
(Miniature Overture, Characteristic Dances, Waltz of the Flowers)
Ballet Suite The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66
(Introduction and Fairy of the Lilacs, Adagio, Pas de caractère, Panorama, Waltz)

Performers: Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Soloists: Josef Sivó (Violin), Emanuel Brabec (Cello)

Recording Dates: 1961, 1965

Original Label: DECCA

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