The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. How disney turned tchaikovskys nutcracker into a ballet of the. As always, we are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases. The nutcracker suite, a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys nowclassic christmas ballet the nutcracker, is a personified depiction of the changing of the seasons.
Tchaikovsky composed the nutcracker, one of the most beloved ballets of all time, begrudgingly. The nutcracker suite an interpretation from walt disneys fantasia by disney walt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tchaikovskys nutcracker suite came first chronologically out of the three scenes mentioned. Petersburg branch of the musical society on march 19, 1892.
In 1940, tchaikovsky s 1892 ballet was relatively obscure. The complete ballet was first performed on december 17, 1892. The mushroom dance from fantasia 1940 w the nutcracker suite. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. He wrote some of the worlds most popular concert and theatrical music in the current classical repertoire, including the ballets swan lake and the nutcracker, the 1812 overture, his first piano concerto, several. Connecting the nutcracker and the four realms to walt. This segment of the nutcracker suite begins at dawn as fairies arrive and begin spreading their magical drops of dew throughout the plants and spider webs in the forest. The ballet itself wasnt a big hit but tchaikovsky took some of the music and put it into a 20 minute suite a group of pieces played together which became one of his most popular pieces. Tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers nutcracker disney animation. The nutcracker suite features a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys classic ballet the nutcracker. To celebrate this enduring classic and seasonal hallmark, disney.
Old style 25th april 184025th october 1893 was a russian composer. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, recording details. The nutcracker suite dancers are characters who appear in the nutcracker suite segment of the film, fantasia. In 1940 walt disney used some of the nutcracker suite in his animated movie, fantasia. Violins, violas, cellos, flute, oboe, and triangle.
Unscientifically, the 1812 overture and the nutcracker ballet music probably hold 2 of the top 5 of this measure at least on a highlights from basis. Have there been other versions of this music written or recorded, or combined with other media and. The finale would be a flower ballet following the blossoms through the. Score,set of parts sheet music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893. Alex traces the connection between walt disneys fantasia in 1940 and the american debut of the classic ballet in 1954 to disneys new fantasy adventure, the. To celebrate this enduring classic and seasonal hallmark, disney historian and author alexander rannie takes a fond look back at the stunningly beautiful nutcracker suite sequence from fantasia 1. Disneyland records fantasia the nutcracker suite lp wdl 41018 1961.
What has always struck people about tchaikovsky s nutcracker suite is the astonishing sounds the. Up next in the nutcracker suite is the chinese dance. Other iconic moments from disneys stunning footage, such as mickey mouse as he dabbles in. Nutcracker ballet complete royal philharmonic symphony orchestra of london artur rodzinski, conductor. Fantasia 1982 nutcracker suite deems taylor replaced. The nutcracker suite, a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys now. Disneyland records tchaikovskys nutcracker suite fantasia songs and story. Disney chose tchaikovskys nutcracker suite for fantasias second. Nutcracker suite simple english wikipedia, the free.
It was the only one of his three ballet suites to have been compiled an published during the composers lifetime. When they are done, they are followed by the summer fairies, who change the season to. What has always struck people about tchaikovskys nutcracker suite is the astonishing sounds the. The nutcracker suite, a selection of pieces from tchaikovsky s nowclassic christmas ballet the nutcracker, is a personified depiction of the changing of the seasons. The nutcracker suite is an adaptation of tchaikovskys larger ballet based on a libretto by e. Watch fantasia nutcracker suite music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, section of fantasia 1940 movie with a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys nowclassic. Disney shares one of its crown jewels of feature animation with a live orchestra concert accompanying scenes from walt disneys original fantasia 1940 and disney fantasia 2000, highlighting a selection of the magnificent repertoire from both films including tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite. Vinyl ex cover vg rubbing at topdingscreases ss brand new, sealed m near mint, or unplayed condition. It features a number of different scenes within, with their own music respectively. Unlike the original ballet, this fantasia adaptation has no real plot. The nutcracker suite, op71a, tchaikovsky, pyotr fantasias the nutcracker suite juanna holloway southern new hampshire university abstract the disney company released fantasia in 1940. Print and download fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for string orchestra sheet music. Discover what makes tchaikovskys nutcracker sound like.
Fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for flute quartet. The nutcracker suite is a personified depiction of the changing of the seasons. From a strictly professional point of view, tchaikovsky should have been a happy man in 1890. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for string. The concert fantasia received many performances in the first 20 years of its existence. Tchaikovsky, leopold stokowski, philadelphia orchestra 1963 the nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia vinyl record vinyl music. Tchaikovsky, ponchielli leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra. The nutcracker suite features a selection of pieces from tchaikovsky s classic ballet the nutcracker. It features a number of dance pieces that have wonderful melodies and have been etched into all our memories by disneys fantasia. Three scenes that happened to stick out to me are tchaikovskys nutcracker suite, stravinskys rite of spring, and dance of the hours by ponchielli. Visit our ebay store or search for gamelover1 for more fantastic bargains.
With story direction by joe grant and dick huemer, and production supervision by ben sharpsteen, it is the 3rd feature in the disney animated features canon. Fantasia is a 1940 american animated film produced by walt disney and released by walt disney productions. Here we have a family of mushrooms awaken from their. He was writing an opera, iolanta, for the mariinsky theatre that was scheduled to premiere during the winter of 1892. This is very different, as many compositions arent composed this way. There may be more than a few scuffs and no scratches. Tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers, nutcracker suite. Tchaikovsky, ponchielli leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra the nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia dance of the hours. Nutcracker suite is the second installment in fantasia. Tchaikovsky, leopold stokowski and the philadelphia. Tchaikovskys waltz of the flowers favorite part is when the autumn.
Tchaikovsky s 1892 ballet the nutcracker has become a holiday favorite. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. The melody of the dance of the sugar plum fairy is composed with a very chromatic melody line, meaning the piece features many accidentals. Perhaps the single finest sequence in fantasia, and an enduring masterpiece of the art of animation, the nutcracker scene also helped to create a newfound appreciation for tchaikovskys music. The nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia by disney. Walt disneys fantasia original soundtrack nutcracker, suite from the ballet, op. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite dance of the reed flutes. Tchaikovsky compiled his suite from the ballet the nutcracker, op. Dec 16, 20 fantasia 1982 nutcracker suite deems taylor replaced stay safe and healthy. Many of tchaikovsky s works are among the most widelyrecognized pieces in all of classical music. The nutcracker suite became instantly popular and was featured in disneys fantasia. Walt disney fantasia tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite lp.
Walt disneys fantasia tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite 33rpm wdl4101 10117lle. Tchaikovsky, leopold stokowski, philadelphia orchestra, ponchielli tchaikovsky. Remastered original soundtrack edition disc 1 track 7. Finally acknowledged as the greatest russian composer, he had produced symphonies, concertos, ballets, and his latest opera, the queen of spades, had been hailed as a masterpiece. The work consists of an overture with several dance movements following it. Tchaikovsky, ponchielli, leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra from walt disneys fantasia. Tchaikovskys 1892 ballet the nutcracker has become a holiday favorite. What instruments did tchaikovsky use in the nutcracker. But also personified depictions of other naturalistic or animalistic beings.
For encores dg have reissued argerichs 1983 performance of the nutcracker where she is partnered by nicolas economou in his own arrangement, a marvel of scintillating pianistic prowess, imagination and finesse. Tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers from disneys with love youtube. Every number was acclaimed and repeated, and the suite became an instant hit. Fantasia, autumn and winter, the music is from the nutcracker suitetchaikovsky.
Print and download fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for flute quartet sheet music. How disney turned tchaikovskys nutcracker into a ballet. As master of ceremonies deems taylor points out, there is no nutcracker on the screen. The film consists of eight animated segments set to pieces of classical music conducted by leopold stokowski. In fact, fantasia may have done more for the nutcracker as a piece of music than for any other piece featured in the film. Tchaikovsky was very good with instrumentation, and he actually features different instruments in different movements.
Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, details allmusic. Disneyland records tchaikovskis nutcracker fantasia. Tchaikovsky russian dance, nutcracker suite music at home. The nutcracker suite is the second segment of the 1940 disney film fantasia.
The first to perform are the dewdrop fairies, who make dewdrops in flowers and webs. The film incorporated vivid colors, great classical work of arts and world famous classical music. But the mariinskys management was worried that iolanta would not sell enough tickets, and convinced tchaikovsky to create a holiday ballet that, hopefully, when paired as a double. Find recording details and track inforamtion for nutcracker, suite from the ballet, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky on allmusic. Walt disney fantasia tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite lp 1969 disneyland. And again, enjoy all the nice colors and textures going on, and appreciate how imaginative and visually evocative tchaikovskys writing is. Cw 32, popularly known as the nutcracker suite, in january and february 1892. Like shakespeares ariel, argerich flames amazement. The nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia music.
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