The nutcracker casse noisette complete ballet light in the attic. But, its not just the mic placement or geneva switzerlands victoria halls sonic that make the sound magical. Here is my favorite recording of his waltz of the flowers from the ballet the nutcracker conducted by the incomparable ernest ansermet, from the rca living stereo lp box set entitled royal ballet. Tchaikovsky ballets ansermet major classics m2cd002. Ernest ansermet and the ballets russes eloquence classics. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 45rpm 200g 5lp box set.
The royal ballet ansermet nutcracker excerpts vinyl youtube. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker cassenoisette complete ballet. Royal opera house orchestra, covent garden, under the direction of ernest ansermet collectors edition issued in doublecd digipack edition 28page original facsimile booklet original living stereo recordings newly remastered in 24bit hq sound the recording of these ballet excerpts recalled to me with. Ernest ansermetthe royal ballet gala performancessacd. Orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden, ernest ansermet. He began conducting at the casino in montreux in 1912, and from 1915 to 1923 was the conductor for diaghilevs ballets russes.
This band of frenchschool players had a special sound that you absolutely will not hear in any orchestra nowadays. Sxl 20923 wbg ed1 tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. The royal ballet gala performances ernest ansermet. I have fond memories of his swan lake, two decca lps presented in a gatefold sleeve and soon worn out from repeated playings. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker major classics. Waltz of the flowers, nutcracker ballet suite mono. Enjoy side one of classic records 45rpm reissue of the. Ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 200g vinyl.
Ansermet the royal ballet gala performances on hybrid. At the center of this 6cd set are the three ballets of sparkling beauty that stand among tchaikovskys greatest achievements. More music made available by this great conductor was special, having an opportunity to hear him in a setting other than geneva with the osr was, as the commercial says, priceless. Tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers from the nutcracker. Each ballet is given full attention by the players, something not always attained at covent garden during long. Ernest ansermet conducts music from swan lake, nutcracker, sleeping beauty, sylphides, giselle, copelia, boutique fantasque, and carnaval. This new 2cd set gives listeners a useful overview of the swiss conductors style as showcased in some muchloved ballet scores. Feb 25, 2017 originally licensed in 1959 from british decca and issued by rca victor in america on its lavish soria series as lds6065, the gala performances performed by the royal opera house orchestra, covent gardens conducted by ernest ansermet continues to draw new enthusiasts to what many consider one of legendary engineer kenneth wilkinsons most spectacular recordings.
Tchaikovsky ballets ansermet major classics m2cd002m2cd001. Tchaikovskys the nutcracker complete ballet tchaikovskys the nutcracker, has been an evergreen holiday favorite ever since its premiere in 1892. Dance of the mirlitons, nutcracker ballet suite mono 21. Swan lake, on the other hand, has been drastically pruned and will be, as such, immediately ruled out of court by some potential purchasers. Royal ballet gala ansermet, orchestra of the royal opera house ansermet orch of the royal opera house. Heres the first side of the classic records reissue of the royal ballet with ernest ansermet conducting the royal opera house orchestra.
Orchestra of the royal opera house covent garden, ernest ansermet. Ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 200g vinyl 2lp. The ballet recordings of ernest ansermet who was as much at home in the orchestra pit as he was in the concert hall have a very special place in the catalogue. Second dance of the queen of the swans peter ilich tchaikovsky ernest ansermet.
Each of the three finds ansermet completely sympathetic, and his faculty for taking seriously music that others treat lightly makes these wonderfully rewarding performances. May 06, 2012 here is my favorite recording of his waltz of the flowers from the ballet the nutcracker conducted by the incomparable ernest ansermet, from the rca living stereo lp box set entitled royal ballet. More than a few of his records have state of the art sonics. Ernest ansermets the royal ballet gala performances are no. Sxl 20923 wbg ed1 tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet ansermet decca stereo lp uk. Wikinson, the names are as glamorous as diamond when referring to together. Ernest ansermetthe royal ballet gala performancessacd box. Ballet was ansermets strongest forte, and his performances of tchaikovskys three ballets decca recordings from the late 1950s and all in spacious stereo are among the very finest available. Ansermet was a math geek and he was very into touching up scores and balance.
Ernest ansermet nutcracker vinyl maxi 2 decca new favourite auctions to save auctions to your favourites, please login. Ernest ansermets nutcracker is a full version of tchaikovskys score that can be subjected to valid comparison with other recordings. As a huge fan of ernest ansermet s, i was delighted to discover that royal ballet gala was being issued for the first time on cd by decca eloquence. The records are on decca records, stereo, sxl 20923, wide band groove, black silver text labels. Act iiscene peter ilich tchaikovsky ernest ansermet the swan lake, ballet, op. The nutcracker cassenoisette complete ballet discogs. Chinese dance tea, nutcracker ballet suite mono 20. Tchaikovsky, ansermet the nutcracker complete ballet. A generous collection of classic decca stereo recordings, illuminating the idiomatic sympathy of the swiss conductor, ernest ansermet, for ballet music and specifically the scores commissioned by serge diaghilev for the ballets russes. French wind playing was very colorful back then, and the orchestral blend was nonhomgeneous and piquant. Mastered by bernie grundman from the original analog tape. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 2lp vinyl. The royal ballet repressed and immediately sells out. Dance of the little swans peter ilich tchaikovsky ernest ansermet the swan lake, ballet, op.
Ernest ansermet royal ballet gala performances cd 2 disc capc6065sa. The nutcracker casse noisette complet ballet in two acts, op. Music vinyl ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances. Ernest ansermet about a generous collection of classic decca stereo recordings, illuminating the idiomatic sympathy of the swiss conductor, ernest ansermet, for ballet music and specifically the scores commissioned by serge diaghilev for the ballets russes. Double lp plus gatefold jacket with an integrated multipage book insidemastered by bernie grundman.
Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 200g. Coming on the heels of analogue productions recently announced decca classical sacd series of. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet antal dorati, london symphony vinyl lp. The second film adaptation was a 1993 film of the new york city ballet version, titled george balanchines the nutcracker, with david zinman conducting the new york city ballet orchestra.
Each ballet, of course, has its share of drama, and even of emotion. If this is one of your go to sonic spectaculars and you have other versions, you ought to consider adding this one, though youll have to wait for the rerepress. In the hearts of many, ernest ansermet s the royal ballet gala performances are no. Coming on the heels of analogue productions recently announced decca classical sacd series of nine famed iconic classical titles, these 12 rca europe titles are some.
Ansermet ballet favourites rca victoria vics 1066 royal opera house orchestra tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite same recording as the royal ballet gala performances. But, its not just the mic placement or geneva switzerlands victoria halls sonic. He never even got to record some of his favorites, but he did have the benefit of being a test bed of sorts for deccas renown engineering team. Originally licensed in 1959 from british decca and issued by rca victor in america on its lavish soria series as lds6065, the gala performances performed by the royal opera house orchestra, covent gardens conducted by ernest ansermet continues to draw new enthusiasts to what many consider one of legendary engineer kenneth wilkinsons most spectacular recordings. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 200g 45rpm 5lp.
The nutcracker, swan lake, etc ansermet music cd album at cd universe, ernest ansermet, enjoy top rated service and worldwide shipping. This was recorded in famed kingsway hall in 1957 for the british decca record company and licensed to rca for sale in america. The world of ballet, various, free album cliggo music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Transferred from a london 4track tapedate of recording. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 200g 2lp. The rediscovery and reevaluation of ernest ansermet 18831969, currently being promoted by a mass of reissues of his recordings on the enterprising australian eloquence label, continues apace. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 2. The ballets, recorded in stunning stereo sound in 1958 nutcracker, swan lake and 1959 sleeping beauty. The nutcracker complete ballet lp vinyl, sep20, decca at the best online prices at ebay. With the exception of some of the tchaikovsky scenes, the music is light and remains so under ansermets gentle touch. Swan lake, on the other hand,has been drastically pruned and will be, as such, immediately ruled out of court by some potential purchasers.
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