Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with the Orange Edition release, a captivating collection of his timeless compositions. This album brings together the latter half of Tchaikovsky's "The Seasons," a cycle of piano pieces that beautifully depict the changing moods and landscapes of each month, and the beloved Suite from "The Nutcracker," a ballet that has delighted audiences for generations.
The album opens with the vibrant and lively "August. The Harvest" and "September. The Hunt," followed by the poignant "October. Autumn Song" and the spirited "November. On the Troika." It concludes with the festive "December. Christmas," offering a musical journey through the seasons. The Suite from "The Nutcracker" showcases Tchaikovsky's mastery of orchestration, featuring iconic pieces such as the "Overture Miniature," the "March," and the enchanting "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy."
Recorded and released on 5 October 2016 by ORANGE COLLECTION under a.m. publishing house, this classical gem spans 49 minutes of pure musical bliss. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Tchaikovsky's work, this album is a treasure trove of melodies that will transport you to a world of elegance, nostalgia, and pure musical enchantment.
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Tracks
The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 8 in B Minor, August. The Harvest. Allegro vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Michael Ponti
The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 9 in G Major, September. The Hunt. Allegro non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Michael Ponti
The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 10 in D Minor, October. Autumn Song. Andante doloroso e molto cantabilePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Michael Ponti
The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 11 in E Major, November. On the Troika. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Michael Ponti
The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 12 in A-Flat Major, December. Christmas. Tempo di valsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Michael Ponti
Dumka in C Minor, Op. 59 "Russian Rustic Scene": Andantino cantabilePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Peter Schmalfuss
12 Pieces, Op. 40: No. 2 in G Minor, Chanson triste. Allegro non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Peter Schmalfuss
Suite from the Nutcracker in B-Flat Major, Op. 71a: I. Ouverture miniature. Allegro giustoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tokyo Festival Orchestra, Takao Matsumo
Suite from the Nutcracker in G Major, Op. 71a: II. Marche. Tempo di marcia vivaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tokyo Festival Orchestra, Takao Matsumo
Suite from the Nutcracker in E Minor, Op. 71a: III. Danse de la Fée-Dragée. Andante ma non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tokyo Festival Orchestra, Takao Matsumo
Suite from the Nutcracker in G Major, Op. 71a: IV. Danse russe, trépak. Tempo di trepak, molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tokyo Festival Orchestra, Takao Matsumo
Suite from the Nutcracker in G Minor, Op. 71a: V. Danse arabe. AllegrettoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tokyo Festival Orchestra, Takao Matsumo
Suite from the Nutcracker in B-Flat Major, Op. 71a: VI. Danse chinoise. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tokyo Festival Orchestra, Takao Matsumo
Suite from the Nutcracker in D Major, Op. 71a: VII. Danse des mirlitons. Moderato assaiPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tokyo Festival Orchestra, Takao Matsumo
Suite from the Nutcracker in D Major, Op. 71a: VIII. Valse des fleurs. Tempo di valsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tokyo Festival Orchestra, Takao Matsumo
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