Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion) Septura

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893): The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion):
• 1 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): Overture 03:05
• 2 Now, at the Time of This Story 00:58
• 3 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 2, March of the Toy Soldiers 02:21
• 4 The Children's Joy Knew No Bounds 00:22
• 5 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 3a, Children's Gallop and Dance of the Parents 01:23
• 6 The Christmas Eve Party Having Assembled 00:05
• 7 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 3b Children's Gallop and Dance of the Parents 01:00
• 8 Suddenly, The Children Both Exclaimed 01:14
• 9 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 4a, Arrival of Drosselmeyer 01:31
• 10 The Children Were Reassured 00:22
• 11 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 4b, Arrival of Drosselmeyer 01:17
• 12 Drosselmeyer Smiled 00:17
• 13 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 4c, Arrival of Drosselmeyer 00:33
• 14 To Everyone's Delight 00:09
• 15 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 5a, Scene and Grandfather Waltz 01:00
• 16 Then Drosselmeyer Wound Up Fritz's soldier 00:12
• 17 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 5b, Scene and Grandfather Waltz 01:06
• 18 Clara and Fritz Were delighted 02:24
• 19 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 5c, Scene and Grandfather Waltz 01:55
• 20 Eventually, unable to stand This commotion 00:12
• 21 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 5d, Grandfather Waltz 00:48
• 22 The Evening Wore Away 00:24
• 23 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 6a, Clara and the Nutcracker 00:30
• 24 The Clock Struck Midnight 00:55
• 25 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 6b, Clara and the Nutcracker 03:14
• 26 Clara Heard a Shot Ring Out 02:02
• 27 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 7, The Battle 03:00
• 28 But Clara Could No Longer Bear to Watch 01:12
• 29 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 8, A Pine Forest in Winter 03:55
• 30 The Prince Led Clara 00:40
• 31 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 10, The Magic Castle in the Land of Sweets 00:47
• 32 Chocolate Began, a Little Immodestly 00:16
• 33 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 12a, Divertissement. Chocolate [Spanish Dance] 01:11
• 34 Coffee Told of the Nomadic Life 00:09
• 35 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 12b, Divertissement. Coffee [Arabian Dance] 04:13
• 36 Russian Candy Canes 00:10
• 37 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 12d, Divertissement. Trepak [Russian Dance] 01:05
• 38 Shy Danish Shepherdesses 00:13
• 39 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 12e, Divertissement. Dance of the Reed Flutes 02:36
• 40 Suddenly All of the Exotic Flowers 00:12
• 41 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 13, Waltz of the Flowers 03:43
• 42 And Then the Sugar Plum Fairy Herself 00:24
• 43 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 14c, Pas de deux. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy 01:54
• 44 The Sugar Plum Fairy's Cavalier Stepped Forward 00:12
• 45 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 14d, Pas de deux. Coda 05:02
• 46 Finally the Prince Knelt on One Knee 00:48
• 47 The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 15, Final Waltz 03:57
• Total Runtime 01:04:58

Info for Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)

Brass instruments are a vital part of the festive fabric of Christmas, and Tchaikovskys iconic ballet The Nutcracker is made even more joyful with the brassy brilliance of Septura. Narrated by pre-eminent actor Derek Jacobi, The Nutcracker is set on Christmas Eve, with music both rapturous and fantastical. It tells the story of how young Claras favourite present, a nutcracker shaped like a little man, turns into a handsome prince at midnight. Septura has been acclaimed by Brass Band World for its stylistic perfection and beautifully portrayed artistry (Music for Brass Septet 2, Naxos 8.573386).

Derek Jacobi, narrator
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