This recording of the nutcracker was made in 1972 which makes it fairly early in andre previn s tenure with the london symphony orchestra. The nutcracker cd, nov2009, 2 discs, emi classics trending price. Youll notice the brass oompahs more here than in other recordings. This recording of nutcracker is one of the examples. And, although it was recorded earliest in 1972, its also the bestsounding. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker departure of the guests clara and the nutcracker by 239712a. His lucid and flowing way with the lso during swan lake shows precisely why. This stunning audiophile download celebrates one of tchaikovskys most beloved works, the nutcracker. Complete your tchaikovsky, andre previn, london symphony orchestra collection. Andre previn, tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich, previn, andre, london sym orch tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky s three sumptuous ballet scores are also three of his supreme masterpieces, as remarkable for their emotional content as for the beauty of their melodies and orchestration.
He remained in the role for eleven years something of a golden era. Previn brings out the scores graceful sumptuousness, and the fanciful interludes are conveyed with great cheer and humor. Andre previn, the london symphony orchestra, the ambrosian. Nutcracker import andre previn artist, andre previn artist format. The nutcracker is really first rate, the best of the three, and one of the better performances in the entire catalog.
It also comes 10 years after the lsos last, and better known, run through with antal dorati for mercury records. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. An unbeatable combination, excellent acoustic, 1st choice 2 ballets for the price of 1. Tchaikovsky nutcracker andre previn royal philharmonic orchestra emi cassette. This is the recording to cue up for your christmas cocktail party. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tchaikovsky all complete sleeping beauty nutcracker swan lake cd sacd new. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 the nutcracker 01 miniature overture 3. The nutcracker complete ballet london symphony orchestra, andre previn on allmusic. The differences are fairly striking, with previn adopting a more sumptuous, delicate dare i. Tchaikovsky swan lakethe nutcracker 2cd new fistoulari decca eloquence.
Andre previn tchaikovsky the nutcracker 2cds japan ltd. Andre previn, who has described himself as a complete romantic, became principal conductor of the london symphony orchestra in 1968. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Tchaikovsky nutcracker andre previn royal philharmonic. Swan lake the sleeping beauty the nutcracker label. Andre previn conducting the london symphony emiwarner classics. The nutcracker vinyl by andre previn from amazons classical music store. Upper strings and percussion have a slightly congested sound on the other ballets, and the bass is not always tight and focused, seemingly a fault. Tchaikovskys nutcracker has always been one of my favorite pieces.
The item youve selected was not added to your cart. The nutcracker andre previn, ole schmidt on allmusic. As an account of the music it seems to me a wonderfully judged combination of skill and affection. Tchaikovskys dance music is conveyed with dynamic energy, rich sonorities, elegant expression, and.
Andre previn s complete recordings of tchaikovsky s 3 full length ballets nutcracker, swan lake, and sleeping beauty may not be as authentic as those by russian ensembles, nor as splendidly recorded as more recent releases, nor quite as spectacular or provacative as others. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich, andre previn, john mccarthy. The ballet is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish. Beyond tending to the familiar melodies, previn and his players lavish attention on the less familiar motifs and dances from the full work. Under the leadership of acclaimed conductor andre previn, the london symphony. Andre previn tchaikovsky the nutcracker 2lp elusive disc. The tragedy of previn s career is that he was so gifted and into too so many things that it ended up accomplishing not much in any area, whether as a composer or a pianist or a conductor, if not all of his recordings are average.
Of all previns tchaikovsky ballet sets including the rpo nutcracker from the 1980s this 1972 nutcracker is the one ive enjoyed most of all. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker miniature overture youtube. John lanchberys recordings of these scores with the philharmonia issued in striking red and silver du maurier boxes came a little later, their swan lake still my benchmark for that. Tchaikovsky the ballets warner 9029597489 dm classical music. Recorded in 1972, previns classically poised reading of the nutcracker has reappeared over the years on. Tchaikovsky, andre previn, london symphony orchestra.
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