Tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet antal dorati, london. Complete your tchaikovsky antal dorati, london symphony collection. The mono maven surveys complete recordings of tchaikovskys. Tchaikovsky, antal dorati, london symphony the nutcracker. Classical used lp sr3 9018 mercury dorati conducting the new philharmonia orchestra. While i believe doratis first mercury issue of this available on lp is the peak of all sleeping beauty recordings, this one is the best out on cd. It is the first half of the first act which most starkly differentiates doratis performance from vedernikov. Vedernikovs performance is over ten minutes longer than doratis, and nearly several minutes quicker than gergievs.
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Tchaikovsky, antal dorati, concertgebouw chamber orchestra. Released in 1955, it was the first complete lp set of tchaikovskys dazzling. Nutcracker ballet doratilondon symphony lp item 735833 mercury, 1962 condition. Tchaikovsky nutcracker suite tchaikovsky symphony orchestra discography price guide recently listed email alerts refine search results. Ive owned a vinyl recording of doratis nutcracker for a few decades but stopped listening to it many years ago. The minneapolis symphonys 1958 mercury recording of tchaikovskys 1812 overture, conducted by antal dorati, earned a gold record for sales of. Tchaikovsky nutcracker suite vinyl records and cds for sale. Antal dorati was the toscanini for ballet music as well as tchaikovskys music. Tchaikovsky nutcracker suite vinyl records and cds for. Mercury sr 290tchaikovskys the nutcracker dorati double lp vinyl. Complete suites for orchestra classical used lp sri 377008 mercury golden imports. First time we have seen this is 10 years more details.
Tchaikovsky nutcracker, antal dorati, 2 vinyl lp box set w. Of course the performance on those mono mercury records was dorati and the minneapolis symphony orchestras 1954 recording, the first ever of the complete nutcracker. There have been countless recordings of tchaikovskys complete nutcracker ballet. The albums were recorded in mono in 1954, for mercury records, with the minneapolis symphony orchestra. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 1840 1893 the nutcracker, op. Tchaikovsky, antal dorati, london symphony the nutcracker ballet. In the 60s and 70s, he conducted all over europe and recorded lps for distribution in america.
Antal doratis sprightly nutcracker is a classic, reveling in the sumptuous orchestral color and the scores irresistible danceability. Released in 1955, it was the first complete lp set of tchaikovsky s dazzling score. The recording here is of his 1962 mercury living presence recording in stereo with the london symphony orchestra which mercuryuniversal has given the 1954 cover. The tempos on some of the faster pieces are stunning and bring them to. Ballet double lp classical vinyl records for sale ebay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Its been around in one form or another since it was made and was last sighted on a philips duo. This nutcracker was orginally an lp, the nutcracker in its entirety with the addition of tchaikovskys serenade for strings. The nutcracker ballet tchaikovsky antal dorati london symphony sr 290 lp. Jan 11, 2007 the minneapolis symphonys 1958 mercury recording of tchaikovsky s 1812 overture, conducted by antal dorati, earned a gold record for sales of more than one million copies within four years of. The cd set also contains tchaikovskys serenade for strings in c major, op.
The sacds of doratis performance document the quickest complete nutcracker which ive come across. Tchaikovsky antal dorati, london symphony the nutcracker. The italian violinist and conductor fabio biondi, notably famous for his rendition of the four seasons by vivaldi with his ensemble europa galante, is one of the musicians who actively spurns the idea of separating and compartmentalising music. Antal dorati tchaikovsky the nutcracker mercury 2lp set sr 2. Housed in an 8,000 square foot warehouse that currently holds over 2 million records, craig and his talented, dedicated staff serve music lovers in more than 60 countries. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, antal dorati, harold lawrence, london symphony. The first was the world premiere on record, in mono with the minneapolis. Living lsc6803 stereo rca 6 omnibusheifetzreinernm settchaikovsky lp vinyl vinyl lp settchaikovsky living 6 lsc6803 omnibusheifetzreinernm rca stereo. All three ballets were first issued separately, but later reissued in a 6lp set. It is the first half of the first act which most starkly differentiates dorati s performance from vedernikov. I bought this and was quickly reminded what a brilliant rendition of the nutcracker this truly is. Tchaikovsky record lp record online tchaikovsky record.
Tchaikovsky, the nutcracker, antal dorati, cond youtube. Doratis recordings put the minneapolis symphony on the. The albums were recorded in mono in 1954 and 1955, for mercury records, with the minneapolis symphony orchestra later renamed the minnesota orchestra, as part of their famous living presence series. Dorati was the first conductor to record the complete performances of all three of tchaikovskys ballets swan lake, sleeping beauty and the nutcracker. Antal dorati was the toscanini for ballet music as well as tchaikovsky s music.
Classical music reference recording 35,666 views 1. The sacds of dorati s performance document the quickest complete nutcracker which ive come across. Tchaikovsky began work in february 1891, continuing his efforts while on an american tour later that year for the opening of carnegie hall. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet antal dorati, london symphony vinyl lp. The photos below are of the first complete recording. From the double lp album, mercury living presence sr290. Long treasured on lp and now available in this inexpensive philips set 2 cds for the price of one. Dorati never recorded swan lake a second time, but he did the others, and in. It is fascinating how tchaikovsky s works, especially his great ballets, are now considered seminal western romantic compositions, yet at the time were derided as alien, quasieastern music by the german musical establishment.
His homeward journey took him through paris, where he discovered a new instrument. All lps are deep groove rfr originals and in pristine condition. In the 60s and 70s, he conducted all over europe and recorded lp s for distribution in america. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker dorati 2 cds download buy now. The nutcracker, made in 1975 with the concertgebouw, is a delight, with some terrific orchestral playing especially the winds and springy rhythms. The nutcracker ballet complete antal dorati conducts the minneapolis symphony in tchaikovskys nutcracker.
The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker, serenade dorati download. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, antal dorati, harold lawrence, london. This release comes to you after countless requests to put our restoration talents on this master mercury living presence recording and to follow the our highly successful release of tchaikovskys sleeping beauty. Tchaikovsky record lp record online tchaikovsky record lp. It was recorded on june 5, 1958, and performed by the philharmonia hungarica orchestra conducted by antal dorati. The nutcracker is the last of tchaikovsky s three great ballets, and was premiered in 1892, the year before his enigmatic death. For those who can afford it, i strongly recommend getting both the dorati and mravinsky tchaikovsky. Doratis first nutcracker apms record library contains a copy of this nowoutof print recording jay gablerapm. Tchaikovsky 1812 overture vinyl records and cds for sale. The 2 cd set 432 7502 was released on august 09, 1991.
Tchaikovsky, london symphony orchestra, philharmonia hungarica conducted by antal dorati. It is fascinating how tchaikovskys works, especially his great ballets, are now considered seminal western romantic compositions, yet at the time were derided as alien, quasieastern music by the german musical establishment. It was originally released on lp sr90200, and was also part of the mercury living presence. He was the first conductor to record all three of tchaikovskys ballets swan lake, the sleeping beauty and the nutcracker complete. In the celestas ethereal notes, tchaikovsky recognized the voice.
The nutcracker peter ilych tchaikovsky by antal dorati download and listen to the album. Peter ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker complete ballet suites for orchestra no. Unfollow tchaikovsky swan lake lp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Tchaikovsky, antal dorati, concertgebouw orchestra. Released in 1955, it was the first complete lp set of tchaikovskys dazzling score. Doratis recordings put the minneapolis symphony on the map.
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