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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
- 2013
- 55 tracks
- 2 uur, 16 min
- classical
Album Description
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's masterful composition, "Swan Lake," presented in a stunning two-disc set. This 2013 release from Chandos captures the full grandeur of Tchaikovsky's revolutionary ballet score, which has left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. With a running time of over two hours, this album offers a comprehensive journey through the iconic ballet, from the enchanting "Dance of the Little Swans" to the dramatic "Black Swan Pas de Deux."
Conducted by the esteemed Wolfgang Sawallisch, this recording showcases the Philadelphia Orchestra at the height of their powers, delivering a symphonic sweep and depth that bring Tchaikovsky's score to life. The album features the complete ballet, divided into three acts, with each track meticulously labeled to guide you through the narrative and musical progression.
"Swan Lake" is not just a ballet; it is a cornerstone of classical music, a testament to Tchaikovsky's genius, and a work that has inspired generations of dancers and musicians. This album is a perfect addition to any classical music collection, offering a chance to experience the full scope of Tchaikovsky's vision in the comfort of your own home. Whether you are a seasoned fan of Tchaikovsky's work or a newcomer to the world of classical ballet, this recording promises an unforgettable listening experience.
Tracks
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I: IntroductionPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 1: Scene (Allegro giusto)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 2: Valse. Intrada (Tempo di valse - Valse)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 3: Scene (Allegro moderato)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 4, Pas de trois: I. Intrada (Allegro)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 4, Pas de trois: II. Andante sostenutoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 4, Pas de trois: III. Allegro simplice - PrestoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 4, Pas de trois: IV. ModeratoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 4, Pas de trois: V. AllegroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 4, Pas de trois: VI. Coda (Allegro vivace)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 5, Pas de deux: I. Tempo di valse ma mon troppo vivo, quasi moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, James Ehnes
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 5, Pas de deux: II. Andante - AllegroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, James Ehnes
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 5, Pas de deux: III. Tempo di valsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 5, Pas de deux: IV. Coda (Allegro molto vivace)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 6: Pas d'action (Andantino quasi moderato - Allegro)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 7: Sujet (Scène) [Moderato]Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 8: Danse des coupes (Tempo di polacca)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act I, No. 9: Finale (Andante)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 10: Scène (Moderato - Più mossoe)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 11: Scène (Allegro moderato - Moderato - Più mosso)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 12: Scène (Allegro - Moderato assai quasi andante)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 13, Danses des cygnes: I. Tempo di valsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 13, Danses des cygnes: II. Moderato assai (Solo d'Odette)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 13, Danses des cygnes: III. Tempo di valsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 13, Danses des cygnes: IV. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert DeMaine, Johannes Wik
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 13, Danses des cygnes: V. Pas d'action (Odette et le Prince)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, James Ehnes, Robert DeMaine, Johannes Wik
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 13, Danses des cygnes: VI. Tout le monde danse (Tempo di valse)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 13, Danses des cygnes: VII. Coda (Allegro vivace)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act II, No. 14: Scène (Finale) [Moderato - Più mosso]Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 15: Allegro giustoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 16: Danses du corps de ballet et des nainsPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 17: Scène (La sortie des invités et la valse)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 18: Scène (Allegro)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19a, Pas de six: I. Intrada (Moderato assai)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19a, Pas de six: II. Variation 1, AllegroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19a, Pas de six: III. Variation 2, Andante con motoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19a, Pas de six: IV. Variation 3, ModeratoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19a, Pas de six: V. Variation 4, AllegroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannes Wik
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19a, Pas de six: VI. Variation 5, Moderato - Allegro simplice - Più mossoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannes Wik
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19a, Pas de six: VII. Coda (Allegro molto)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, James Ehnes
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19b, Pas de deux: I. Moderato - AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, James Ehnes
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19b, Pas de deux: II. Variation 1, Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19b, Pas de deux: III. Variation 2, AllegroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 19b, Pas de deux: IV. Coda (Allegro molto vivace)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 20a: Danse Hongroise (Moderato assai - Allegro moderato - Vivace)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 20b: Danse Russe (Moderato - Cadenza - Andante simplice - Allegro vivo - Presto)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, James Ehnes
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 21: Danse Espagnole (Allegro non troppo - Tempo di bolero)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Gary Peterson
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 22: Danse Napolitaine (Allegro moderato)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Gary Peterson
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 23: Mazurka (Tempo di mazurka - Più mosso)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12, Act III, No. 24: Scène (Finale) [Allegro - Valse - Allegro vivo - L'istesso tempo]Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannes Wik
About Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, born in Votkinsk, Russia, in 1840, is one of the most celebrated composers of the Romantic era, renowned for his emotionally resonant and technically brilliant compositions. A prodigy from a young age, Tchaikovsky began composing at just four years old and showed remarkable talent on the piano. His extensive body of work includes some of the most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire, such as the ballets "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker," the dramatic "1812 Overture," and the poignant opera "Eugene Onegin." Tchaikovsky's music is known for its rich orchestration, memorable melodies, and deep emotional depth, making him a pivotal figure in Russian and international classical music. His contributions span symphonies, concertos, operas, and chamber music, each piece a testament to his enduring genius and lasting influence.
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