Pytor Illych Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - Complete Ballet

Although Gergiev is highly experienced in the theater, and he is leading an opera-ballet orchestra, this is definitely a concert Nutcracker. Tempos are brisk, textures streamlined, and dancers might have a good deal of difficulty keeping up with the music. For us home listeners, though, this is a superb way to hear Tchaikovsky's complete score and to remind ourselves of how much good music isn't included in the familiar suite. Gergiev justifies his reputation as an interpreter and as an orchestra leader, getting amazingly precise playing from the ensemble. Best of all, Philips has somehow crammed more than 81 minutes of superb sound onto this disc, making it a remarkable bargain. Very highly recommended! --Leslie Gerber more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-27-2008; Crisp, clean, lively, tastefully aggressive; I have never heard a Nutcracker that was done more tastefully than this one. The faster tempos that some here complain about (I suspect simply because it's just not what they're 'accustomed' to) lend it an energy and drive that I have...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-26-2008; typical Gergiev recording; Gergiev, regardless of his abilities in conducting live performances of Ballet, Opera, or Orchestral concerts, is a willing tool of The System.Philips want "Nutcracker" on a single CD - Gergiev will give it to them, and here, as with the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-18-2008; No hesitation here... get it; I agree with all the other reviewers. This is a masterful recording. almost perfect, a great achievement.The orchestra is somptuous, one of the rare ones that gives me shiversthroughout. All of Tchaikovsky's palette is fantastically...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-17-2008; Beautiful; I was so impressed by the ballet that I immediately decided to buy the cd and I don't regret it at all. The music is beautiful and never bores!; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-27-2008; Crisp, clean, lively, tastefully aggressive; I have never heard a Nutcracker that was done more tastefully than this one. The faster tempos that some here complain about (I suspect simply because it's just not what they're 'accustomed' to) lend it an energy and drive that I have...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-13-2007; Not for everyone; If you came to love Nutcracker from trekking out to see the ballet for Christmas, this is probably not your recording. As many others have remarked, ballet requires a certain tempo; this one is too fast. To me it sounds as if the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-26-2008; typical Gergiev recording; Gergiev, regardless of his abilities in conducting live performances of Ballet, Opera, or Orchestral concerts, is a willing tool of The System.Philips want "Nutcracker" on a single CD - Gergiev will give it to them, and here, as with the...; read full review | report as inappropriate