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This recording was made in Tchaikovsky's native land, and boy, do you know it: Dorati tends to rush towards the ends of his dances, like a runner sliding into home. Previn brings out the score's graceful sumptuousness, and the fanciful interludes are conveyed with great cheer and humor. You'll notice the brass oom-pahs more here than in other recordings. Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker has always been one of my favorite pieces of classical music, and come December, I'm ready to listen to the best recording of the ballet.

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Gergiev's tempos are, to put it charitably, pprevin The battle scenes are genuinely thrilling, and the dance of the snowflakes is uniquely affecting — buoyed by spare, lucid choral work.

Here's my guide to orevin you decide which Nutcracker is for you. Under the baton of Bychkov, the Berlin band turn light and airy.

There's no one perfect NutcrackerI've andee — but there is a Nutcracker for every mood. If you're looking to save ten bucks or more on your holiday soundtrack, this Naxos release is a solid option. Lenard's take on The Nutcracker isn't as rich or penetrating as some other recordings, but this version is sprightly and swift, with gratifying attention to detail.

Which Nutcracker recording is for you? | Classical MPR

Playlist Schedule Events Which Nutcrackee recording is for you? This recording was made in Tchaikovsky's native land, and boy, do you know it: This impeccably engineered recording runs with the power and finesse of a Marussia, stormy and sexy. This is the John Williams of Nutcracker recordings: To learn more about this beloved ballet, listen to Alison Young's feature about Tchaikovsky's masterpiece.

Dorati tends to rush towards the ends of his dances, like a runner sliding into home.

Andre Previn Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker 2LP

This was Dorati's second recording of The Nutcracker ; his first, no longer available, was with the Minneapolis Symphony. You'll notice the brass oom-pahs more here than in other recordings.

Recently, I listened to nine leading recordings of the complete ballet once you know the full score, going back to the suite is like lopping the edges off your wide-screen TV. Member Supported Join Now.

Which Nutcracker recording is for you?

At points the recording gets a little too soft: The score's sturm und nuutcracker is softened in favor of singing strings and whimsical woodwinds. This longtime standby, a particular favorite of dancers, has defined the sound of The Nutcracker for generations.

If you're looking for a Nutcracker to play in your velvet-walled seduction chamber 'tis the season and allthis is the way to go.

Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker has always been one of my favorite pieces of classical music, and come December, I'm ready to listen to the best recording of the ballet. When you're ready to roll back the rug and spin across nutcrackrr floor, invite Maestro Ozawa to lift his baton.

Never mind the London band playing on this recording: Previn brings out the score's graceful sumptuousness, and the fanciful interludes are conveyed with great cheer and humor. When you're ready to sit back with a bowl of popcorn and relish in the action, cue this recording.

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The "Mercury Living Presence" engineering holds up well over 50 years after it was recorded inand its pleasing toy-like ambience makes it an especially appropriate choice for family listening.

The Nutcracker is a dance, after all, and Ozawa doesn't forget that: This is the recording to cue up for your Christmas cocktail party. Still, this is the Nutcracker to turn to when you're looking to soundtrack your family cookie bake.