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. Second dance of the queen of the swans peter ilich tchaikovsky ernest ansermet. 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. Originally he was a mathematics professor, teaching at the university of lausanne. 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.
Dance of the mirlitons, nutcracker ballet suite mono 21. The records are on decca records, stereo, sxl 20923, wide band groove, black silver text labels. Ansermet ballet favourites rca victoria vics 1066 royal opera house orchestra tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite same recording as the royal ballet gala performances. Coming on the heels of analogue productions recently announced decca classical sacd series of. 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. Tchaikovsky, ansermet the nutcracker complete ballet. Ernest ansermetthe royal ballet gala performancesvinyl box. The nutcracker casse noisette complet ballet in two acts, op. Each ballet, of course, has its share of drama, and even of emotion. Mastered by bernie grundman from the original analog tape.
Double lp plus gatefold jacket with an integrated multipage book insidemastered by bernie grundman. 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. Transferred from a london 4track tapedate of recording. 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. 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. Nutcracker nussknackerballett tchaikowsky, ansermet.
Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 200g. The nutcracker casse noisette complete ballet light in the attic. The ballets, recorded in stunning stereo sound in 1958 nutcracker, swan lake and 1959 sleeping beauty. Sxl 20923 wbg ed1 tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet. 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. Enjoy side one of classic records 45rpm reissue of the. At the center of this 6cd set are the three ballets of sparkling beauty that stand among tchaikovskys greatest achievements. 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. Ernest ansermet royal ballet gala performances cd 2 disc capc6065sa. Tchaikovsky ballets ansermet major classics m2cd002. Ernest ansermet royal ballet gala performances cd 2 disc. Buy the royal ballet gala performances 2 cd deluxe digipack by ernest ansermet on blue sounds store. 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.
Wikinson, the names are as glamorous as diamond when referring to together. 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 of the most soughtafter by collectors. Act iiscene peter ilich tchaikovsky ernest ansermet the swan lake, ballet, op. Ballet favourites major classics cd one tchaikovsky. But, its not just the mic placement or geneva switzerlands victoria halls sonic. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 45rpm 200g 5lp box set.
Heres the first side of the classic records reissue of the royal ballet with ernest ansermet conducting the royal opera house orchestra. With the exception of some of the tchaikovsky scenes, the music is light and remains so under ansermets gentle touch. 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. Swan lake, on the other hand,has been drastically pruned and will be, as such, immediately ruled out of court by some potential purchasers. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 2cd. The royal ballet repressed and immediately sells out. Ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 200g vinyl 2lp. This band of frenchschool players had a special sound that you absolutely will not hear in any orchestra nowadays. I have fond memories of his swan lake, two decca lps presented in a gatefold sleeve and soon worn out from repeated playings. The royal ballet gala performances ernest ansermet. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 2.
Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker major classics. Chinese dance tea, nutcracker ballet suite mono 20. Sxl 20923 wbg ed1 tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet ansermet decca stereo lp uk. Dance of the little swans peter ilich tchaikovsky ernest ansermet the swan lake, ballet, op. The royal ballet ansermet nutcracker excerpts vinyl youtube. The nutcracker cassenoisette complete ballet discogs. Tchaikovskys the nutcracker complete ballet tchaikovskys the nutcracker, has been an evergreen holiday favorite ever since its premiere in 1892. Deadquiet 45 rpm 5lp set reduces distortion, improves cartridge tracking. 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. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 200g 45rpm 5lp. Ansermet was a math geek and he was very into touching up scores and balance. The world of ballet, various, free album cliggo music.
Orchestra of the royal opera house, covent garden, ernest ansermet. This new 2cd set gives listeners a useful overview of the swiss conductors style as showcased in some muchloved ballet scores. Royal ballet gala ansermet, orchestra of the royal opera house ansermet orch of the royal opera house. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 2lp vinyl. Reel, 4tr stereo, 7 reel, album london records lck80027. Each of the three finds ansermet completely sympathetic, and his faculty for taking seriously music that others treat lightly makes these wonderfully rewarding performances.
Ernest ansermet conducts music from swan lake, nutcracker, sleeping beauty, sylphides, giselle, copelia, boutique fantasque, and carnaval. Ernest ansermetthe royal ballet gala performancesvinyl. Ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 200g vinyl. 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. 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. He began conducting at the casino in montreux in 1912, and from 1915 to 1923 was the conductor for diaghilevs ballets russes. Ernest ansermetthe royal ballet gala performancessacd. In the hearts of many, ernest ansermet s the royal ballet gala performances are no. Ernest ansermet and the ballets russes eloquence classics.
Orchestra of the royal opera house covent garden, ernest ansermet. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet antal dorati, london symphony vinyl lp. Categories classical ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 45rpm 200g 5lp box set. Swan lake, on the other hand, has been drastically pruned and will be, as such, immediately ruled out of court by some potential purchasers. Ernest ansermetthe royal ballet gala performancessacd box. 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. The nutcracker complete ballet lp vinyl, sep20, decca at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Ansermet the royal ballet gala performances on hybrid. Waltz of the flowers, nutcracker ballet suite mono. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 2sacd. Each ballet is given full attention by the players, something not always attained at covent garden during long.
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. More than a few of his records have state of the art sonics. Ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances 200g 2lp. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker cassenoisette complete ballet. Music vinyl ernest ansermet the royal ballet gala performances. Tchaikovsky ballets ansermet major classics m2cd002m2cd001. French wind playing was very colorful back then, and the orchestral blend was nonhomgeneous and piquant. But, its not just the mic placement or geneva switzerlands victoria halls sonic that make the sound magical. 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. 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. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet.
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