Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker

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All Music Guide - Blair Sanderson
Simon Rattle recorded Pyotr Il''yich Tchaikovsky''s festive ballet the "Nutcracker" in 2009 with the Berlin Philharmonic, and this double-disc package is a first-rate presentation of the beloved holiday favorite. Rattle''s approach is warm and inviting, and the music is played with brilliant flair and playful buoyancy. A late-comer to appreciating other works by Tchaikovsky, Rattle claims he always had a special affection for the ballets, and found the "Nutcracker" especially interesting when he learned of its influence on Igor Stravinsky''s "Petrushka." This is not to say that Rattle conducts this work in a revisionist or ironic manner, à la Stravinsky, for there is a ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Blair Sanderson
Simon Rattle recorded Pyotr Il''yich Tchaikovsky''s festive ballet the "Nutcracker" in 2009 with the Berlin Philharmonic, and this double-disc package is a first-rate presentation of the beloved holiday favorite. Rattle''s approach is warm and inviting, and the music is played with brilliant flair and playful buoyancy. A late-comer to appreciating other works by Tchaikovsky, Rattle claims he always had a special affection for the ballets, and found the "Nutcracker" especially interesting when he learned of its influence on Igor Stravinsky''s "Petrushka." This is not to say that Rattle conducts this work in a revisionist or ironic manner, à la Stravinsky, for there is a richness here that is pure Tchaikovsky. Yet a case could be made that Rattle interprets the work with little sentimentality and with an ear for the piquant, and in that manner makes a connection between the two great Russian composers. The Berlin Philharmonic is exceptional in its radiant colors, full textures, and cohesive playing, and the "Nutcracker" is a delight with such a superb ensemble. EMI''s reproduction is also deserving of praise, for the digital sound is as close to state-of-the-art as possible in a regular CD format, and the audio range is wide and deep, with every note easy to hear.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/25/2010
  • Label: Emi Classics
  • EAN: 5099964638522
  • Catalog Number: 46385
  • Sales rank: 19,794

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Performance Credits
Simon Rattle Primary Artist
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Primary Artist
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  • Posted November 25, 2011

    AMAZING! Highly Recommended!

    This is an amazing recording! The instruments and flow are beautiful. I loved that it had a history of the Nutcracker inside. I learned alot. The recording quality is supurb. I've always liked the Nutcracker music during the ballet but wasn't sure I'd like it alone... I Love It! It has it's own magic! If you're looking for a musical experience, you found it!

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