The complete ballet was first performed on december 17. The story of the nutcracker is loosely based on the e. Take note of what the percussion section especially the timpani drums adds when they make their. As master of ceremonies deems taylor points out, there is no nutcracker on.
How to teach a lesson introduction structure the nutcracker suite is an adaptation of tchaikovskys larger ballet based on a libretto by e. How disney turned tchaikovskys nutcracker into a ballet. The waltz of the flowers features a harp solo, a french horn quartet, and a cello soli section. Complete your tchaikovsky leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra collection. Russian dance from the nutcracker presented by frischs big boy. Tchaikovsky, ponchielli leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra the nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia dance of the hours. All the animations in the song are utilized to their max potential. The suite from the ballet the nutcracker was compiled as a substitute for the symphonic ballad the voyevoda on the programme of a russian musical society concert in saint petersburg scheduled for 29 february12 march 1892, at which tchaikovsky was due to conduct his own works. The work consists of an overture with several dance.
Nov 25, 2009 the russian dance uses a full orchestra, including several percussion instruments. I think disney should do the movie again with all of these songs, this time with daniel barenboim conducting. The nutcracker suite is a very jubilant piece of music. The russian dance is as furious and rousing any 60second piece could be, and the arabian and chinese dances are tiny jewels which, if not particularly authentic, are brilliantly evocative. Provided to youtube by universal music group the nutcracker suite, op. How disney turned tchaikovskys nutcracker into a ballet of. It features a number of different scenes within, with their own music respectively. Four years after fantasia was released, the san francisco ballet staged the u. Tchaikovsky, ponchielli leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra.
As master of ceremonies deems taylor points out, there is no nutcracker on the screen. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, recording details. Fantasia nutcracker suite russian dance longislandfree. What instruments did tchaikovsky use in the nutcracker. Hoffmann fantasy story the nutcracker and the mouse king, about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. In the ukrainian language the trepak is known as tropak or tripak the piece is also referred to as the russian dance and is part of the divertissement in act ii. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, details allmusic. When they are done, they are followed by the summer fairies, who change. Jan 10, 2020 provided to youtube by universal music group the nutcracker suite, op. Nutcracker1 dance of the sugar plum fairydew fairies sequence. Nutcracker suite simple english wikipedia, the free. The trepak is certainly one of the most distinguished and celebrated dances in pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker.
Fantasia soundtrack from 1940, composed by various artists. From the candysweet sugar plum fairy to the glittering dance of the reed flutes, tchaikovskys nutcracker suite is the musical epitome of sugar, snow and sparkle. Remastered original soundtrack edition disc 1 track 6. Feb 10, 2018 the nutcracker suite is an adaptation of tchaikovskys larger ballet based on a libretto by e.
Fantasia by the philadelphia orchestra on apple music. Fantasia 1940 the nutracker suite video dailymotion. In the ukrainian language the trepak is known as tropak or tripak. Umg on behalf of walt disney records, and 2 music rights societies. Tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers, nutcracker suite. Cw 14, is a fairy ballet in 2 acts and 3 scenes, written and orchestrated by tchaikovsky between february 1891 and april 1892. The russian dance uses a full orchestra, including several percussion instruments. The nutcracker suite dancers are characters who appear in the nutcracker suite segment of the film, fantasia. The first to perform are the dewdrop fairies, who make dewdrops in flowers and webs. The nutcracker suite, a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys nowclassic christmas ballet the nutcracker, is a personified depiction of the changing of the seasons. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, recording details and. The first is a vibrant pastel study on black paper of the russian dance. The tune is used in the celebrated disney film fantasia, when flowers take the place of the cossack dancers, thistles resembling men in fur hats.
Fantasia the philadelphia orchestra soundtrack 1990. Nutcracker suite, russian thistle dancers 4 dancersgraphite on paper, laid down on disney 5 hole anim 1. It is based on the traditional russian and ukrainian folk dance trepak. The nutcracker suite composed by piotr ilich tchaikovsky a. It features a number of different dances relative to the music, each acted out by fairies, fish, flowers, mushrooms, and leaves. The complete ballet was first performed on december 17, 1892. Dance of the hours composed by amilcare ponchielli. Fantasia art from the nutcracker suite on december 14, bonhams will be offering these two works from tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite segment of walt disneys fantasia 1940. For example, the seaweed in the arabian dance is used as a curtain of sorts to the fishes cave. The color, the music, and the correlation between reality and illusionary depictions, culminated a brilliant montage of spectacular amusement for the movie audience my favorite segments were. Unlike the original ballet, this fantasia adaptation has no real plot. This is a bravura dance in 24 time performed exclusively by men, featuring deep squats and split leaps. How to teach a lesson introduction the nutcracker suite is an adaptation of tchaikovskys larger ballet based on a libretto by e.
Tchaikovsky russian dance, nutcracker suite music at home. Surprisingly, the nutcracker suite section of fantasia was not directly inspired by the now famous christmastime ballet, the nutcracker. Nutcracker suite the russian dance, pastoral symphony beethoven, and last but not least, sorcerers apprentice with mickey mouse. Tchaikovsky dance of the sugarplum fairy, nutcracker suite. The story was based on a childrens fairy tale by e. Every number was acclaimed and repeated, and the suite became an instant hit. The first road show of fantasia opened on november, 1940 over four years before san francisco ballet presented the american premiere of the nutcracker ballet, on christmas eve 1944, at the war. The nutcracker suite features a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys classic ballet the nutcracker. Mar 30, 2015 four years after fantasia was released, the san francisco ballet staged the u.
The nutcracker suite is the second segment of the 1940 disney film fantasia. The work consists of an overture with several dance movements. It features a number of dance pieces that have wonderful melodies and have been etched into all our memories by disneys fantasia. Released by walt disney records in 2001 600077 containing music from fantasia 1940. As weve seen before, tchaikovsky showing his forceful side at his best, knowing how to create excitement, and build it up to a thrilling ending.
Jan 08, 2017 how to teach a lesson introduction structure the nutcracker suite is an adaptation of tchaikovskys larger ballet based on a libretto by e. Nutcracker suite is the second installment in fantasia. When they are done, they are followed by the summer fairies, who change the season to. Find recording details and track inforamtion for nutcracker, suite from the ballet. Petersburg branch of the musical society on march 19, 1892. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Possibly the most brilliant and original work is the dance of the mirlitons a flute trio and the suite ends with the perfectly beautiful waltz of the. But also personified depictions of other naturalistic or animalistic beings. One of several consecutive ethnic dances in the ballet, it is based on the traditional ukrainian folk dance known in ukrainian as the tropak. The trepak, which often also goes under the name russian dance, constitutes an excellent example of tchaikovskys work, flush with his common use of russian and ukrainian folk melodies. The nutcracker, russian shchelkunchik, ballet by pyotr tchaikovsky. The work consists of an overture with several dance movements following. Fun nutcracker trepak russian dance creative movement activity for.
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