The nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky on a story by e. There are many great productions of the nutcracker around on dvd, in fact there was only one i disliked and that was the selfindulgent maurice bejart production. The libretto is adapted from the german romantic author e. Now, almost 125 years since that opening night and from the very same hall, the mariinskys current artistic director, valery gergiev, reveals only his second recording of tchaikovskys ballet masterpiece. The nutcracker video 2008 the nutcracker video 2008. This giant nutcracker can be disassembled for easier transport. The baryshnikov nutcracker has since become both the most popular television version of the work and the bestselling videocassette and dvd version of the ballet. Valery gergiev on the 18th december, 1892 at the imperial mariinsky theatre, the nutcracker was first introduced to the world. Deceptive cadence the conductor, slated to perform at the opening ceremony of the sochi olympics, sparked controversy with his recent comments. Aleksandr kopilov performed by the bolsoi ballet at the bolsoi theatre, moscow 1989. Feb 04, 2014 valery gergiev, the powerful and polarizing maestro. Make it alone or as a team, for yourself, your classroom, your school or your office.
The nutcracker ballet dances scenes, film, music youtube. Orchestra of the mariinsky theatre, valery gergiev licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of decca music group ltd. A new version of is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. Valery abisalovich gergiev, is a russian conductor and opera company director of ossetian origin. Jul 30, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group tchaikovsky. Yes, you can make this nutcracker that stands over 6 feet tall. Now, almost 125 years since that opening night and from the very same hall, the mariinskys current artistic director, valery gergiev, reveals a perfectly judged interpretation of tchaikovskys ballet masterp. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker, symphony no 4 the mariinsky. Interestingly enough, though, the conductor in that version, valery gergiev, now leads this new 2012 recorded performance that returns to the familiar 1934 soviet nutcracker as choreographed by vasili vainonen, arguably one of the most influential stagings in the ballets history.
Tchaikovsky valery gergiev, kirov orchestra the nutcracker. Valery gergievs acclaimed recording of the nutcracker comes to vinyl for the first time. Jan 20, 2020 kirov, bolshoi, royal, san francisco, abt etc. Peter ilyich tchaikovsky, valery gergiev, kirov orchestra and. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Petersburg, where it was first performed in 1892, comes this adult version of the nutcracker.
Tchaikovsky the nutcracker mariinsky theatre gergiev. Slacken the pulse for a moment, take your eye off entries, fail to believe in its fantasy world, and it can only too easily fall apart. Complete your tchaikovsky valery gergiev, kirov orchestra collection. One loses things and gains things when taking such liberties of tempo. The nutcracker ballet dances scenes, film, music curumina2nd. Nov 27, 2005 squeezing the nutcracker onto one disc certainly does require that tempi be on the brisk side, which makes gergiev s account one that almost bursts at the seams. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Doing double duty as conductor and narrator, valery gergiev gave a resonant and dramatic account of peter and the wolf rian evans mon 18 apr 2016 11. Worlds away from the traditional and warm versions popular at christmas, this unconventional production, reinterpreted by russian emigre and worldrenowned avantgarde artist mikhail shemiakin, is a surreal, and at times disturbing, piece. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker, symphony no.
Jan 04, 2014 the nutcracker by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky on a story by e. Tchaikovsky nutcracker gergiev warner classics dvd 2564. The nutcracker battles against the army of the mouseking he wins and is transformed into prince charming. He is general director and artistic director of the mariins. Deceptive cadence the conductor, slated to perform at the opening ceremony of the sochi olympics, sparked controversy with his. If you prefer a smaller project, try the small nutcracker. The 2012 bluray transfer is of much higher video quality than the 1994 kirov dvd tchaikovsky the nutcracker kirov ballet, and the audio is bright and clear. There is a clarity and precision to the orchestras playing that gives tchaikovsky s music sparkle, while gergiev breathes life into the dances and few moments of drama that are in the story. Nutcracker the dream, the childlike wonder of the nutcracker, remains irrepressible. Hoffmann in which young marie stahlbaums favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks. Valery gergiev s acclaimed recording of the nutcracker comes to vinyl for the first time. It usually outsells not only every other video version of the nutcracker, including the 1993 film of balanchines version, but every other ballet video as well.
Tempos are brisk, textures streamlined, and dancers might have a good deal of difficulty keeping up with the music. Gergiev has recorded the nutcracker and fourth symphony before and not that long ago, either. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Squeezing the nutcracker onto one disc certainly does require that tempi be on the brisk side, which makes gergievs account one that almost bursts at the seams. Rccpc presents the nutcracker 2018 2pm show youtube. Valery gergiev, the powerful and polarizing maestro. The recording of the complete nutcracker is just one example of their particular skills. Dec 07, 20 dec 7, 20 tchaikovsky the nutcracker mariinsky theatre gergiev youtube stay safe and healthy. In 1991, for the first time, gergiev conducted a western european opera company with the bavarian state opera in a performance of modest mussorgskys boris godunov in munich. There are those who think the nutcracker is a childrens ballet. Gergiev is a great conductor, tatchell said, but he colludes with a tyrant. Since then, he has conducted both operatic and orchestral repertoire across the world.
Authordesigner mikhail shemiakins sinister reimagining of tchaikovskys beloved christmas ballet. May 10, 2020 orchestra of the mariinsky theatre, valery gergiev licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of decca music group ltd. The dream, the childlike wonder of the nutcracker, remains irrepressible. Gergievs credibility has been shot to pieces music. Peter ilyich tchaikovsky, valery gergiev, kirov orchestra. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker, symphony no 4 the mariinsky label. Now, almost 125 years since that opening night and from the very same hall, the mariinskys current artistic director, valery gergiev, reveals a perfectly judged.
Provided to youtube by universal music group tchaikovsky. Latinautor, umpg publishing, and 1 music rights societies. With more emphasis than fedotov, gergiev draws forth the unsettling, surprisingly 20th century sounds from the orchestra after drosselmeyer has entered the stahlbaums house. The nutcracker by orchestra of the kirov opera, st.
Gergiev and his kirov company need no reminding of the fact. Although gergiev is highly experienced in the theater, and he is leading an operaballet orchestra, this is definitely a concert nutcracker. Valery gergiev details written by max christie category. In this russian nutcracker from the mariinsky theatre in st petersburg, tchaikovskys glorious score and vainonens colorful, traditional production, complemented by simon virsaladzes stunning designs, make this as magical and memorable a christmas treat as ever. Dec 7, 20 tchaikovsky the nutcracker mariinsky theatre gergiev youtube stay safe and healthy. Anyone who has been searching for a powerful rendition of pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys swan lake, op. With valery gergiev, mariinsky theatre orchestra, vladimir ponomarev, elena bashenova. Among the most prominent conductors of his generation, gergiev is known for highenergy performances of traditional orchestral repertoire as well as opera, especially russian works. Gergievs credibility has been shot to pieces music the. On the 18th december, 1892 at the imperial mariinsky theatre, the nutcracker was first introduced to the world. Tchaikovsky valery gergiev, kirov orchestra discogs.
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