Search - Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Andre Previn, London Symphony Orchestra :: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker; Sleeping Beauty; Swan Lake (Highlights)

Tchaikovsky's greatest music.

D. R. Schryer | Poquoson, VA United States | 09/07/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Tchaikovsky was one of the most beloved classical music composers. Many of his compositions -- including his piano and violin concertos -- are among the most popular of all classical compositions. But Tchaikovsky's finest compositions were his three ballets, excerpts of which are presented on this CD. And one of the most outstanding conductors of Tchaikovsky's ballets is Andre Previn. My first recommendation would be to get complete performances of all three of Tchaikovsky's ballets. However, those who wish to sample the highlights of these masterpieces can do no better than this outstanding -- and bargain priced -- CD. This is some of the greatest music ever written by anyone, beautifully performed by a master of the genre."

Serviceable Tchaikovsky Ballet Interpretation by Andre Previ

Steven A. Peterson | Hershey, PA (Born in Kewanee, IL) | 12/23/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a good rendering of three of Tchaikovsky's most well known ballets--Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and the Nutcracker. Andre Previn conducts the London Symphony Orchestra.



The sound is crisp, the orchestra plays handsomely, Previn leads the orchestra well. The Nutcracker, for example, is a nice interpretation and, at Christmas time, adds an enjoyable element to the household as one plays the music.



I would not say that this is an inspired CD, treading new territory in interpreting Tchaikovsky. But it is a well done work and will be pleasing to most listeners.



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