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):
• 1The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): Overture03:05
• 2Now, at the Time of This Story00:58
• 3The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 2, March of the Toy Soldiers02:21
• 4The Children's Joy Knew No Bounds00:22
• 5The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 3a, Children's Gallop and Dance of the Parents01:23
• 6The Christmas Eve Party Having Assembled00:05
• 7The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 3b Children's Gallop and Dance of the Parents01:00
• 8Suddenly, The Children Both Exclaimed01:14
• 9The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 4a, Arrival of Drosselmeyer01:31
• 10The Children Were Reassured00:22
• 11The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 4b, Arrival of Drosselmeyer01:17
• 12Drosselmeyer Smiled00:17
• 13The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 4c, Arrival of Drosselmeyer00:33
• 14To Everyone's Delight00:09
• 15The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 5a, Scene and Grandfather Waltz01:00
• 16Then Drosselmeyer Wound Up Fritz's soldier00:12
• 17The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 5b, Scene and Grandfather Waltz01:06
• 18Clara and Fritz Were delighted02:24
• 19The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 5c, Scene and Grandfather Waltz01:55
• 20Eventually, unable to stand This commotion00:12
• 21The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 5d, Grandfather Waltz00:48
• 22The Evening Wore Away00:24
• 23The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 6a, Clara and the Nutcracker00:30
• 24The Clock Struck Midnight00:55
• 25The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 6b, Clara and the Nutcracker03:14
• 26Clara Heard a Shot Ring Out02:02
• 27The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 7, The Battle03:00
• 28But Clara Could No Longer Bear to Watch01:12
• 29The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 8, A Pine Forest in Winter03:55
• 30The Prince Led Clara00:40
• 31The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 10, The Magic Castle in the Land of Sweets00:47
• 32Chocolate Began, a Little Immodestly00:16
• 33The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 12a, Divertissement. Chocolate [Spanish Dance]01:11
• 34Coffee Told of the Nomadic Life00:09
• 35The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 12b, Divertissement. Coffee [Arabian Dance]04:13
• 36Russian Candy Canes00:10
• 37The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 12d, Divertissement. Trepak [Russian Dance]01:05
• 38Shy Danish Shepherdesses00:13
• 39The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 12e, Divertissement. Dance of the Reed Flutes02:36
• 40Suddenly All of the Exotic Flowers00:12
• 41The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 13, Waltz of the Flowers03:43
• 42And Then the Sugar Plum Fairy Herself00:24
• 43The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 14c, Pas de deux. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy01:54
• 44The Sugar Plum Fairy's Cavalier Stepped Forward00:12
• 45The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 14d, Pas de deux. Coda05:02
• 46Finally the Prince Knelt on One Knee00:48
• 47The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion): No. 15, Final Waltz03:57
• Total Runtime01:04:58

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).

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