The version of the nutcracker, staged in mariinsky theatre now, was. Waltz of the flowers mariinsky orchestra valery gergiev tchaikovsky. The baryshnikov nutcracker has since become both the most popular television version of the work and the bestselling videocassette and dvd version of the ballet. Orchestra of the mariinsky theatre, valery gergiev licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of decca music group ltd.
Deceptive cadence the conductor, slated to perform at the opening ceremony of the sochi olympics, sparked controversy with his recent comments. Jul 30, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group tchaikovsky. This 2012 performance conducted by valery gergiev, general director and artistic director of the mariinsky theatre, presents that ballet companys traditional russian version of the nutcracker, as does the one conducted by viktor fedotov from 1994. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker party and gift giving duration. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Among the most prominent conductors of his generation, gergiev is known for highenergy performances of traditional orchestral repertoire as well as opera, especially russian works. Provided to youtube by universal music group tchaikovsky. Authordesigner mikhail shemiakins sinister reimagining of tchaikovskys beloved christmas ballet. Masha is given a nutcracker on christmas eve as a gift from her godfather drosselmeyer.
Deceptive cadence the conductor, slated to perform at the opening ceremony of the sochi olympics, sparked controversy with his. Valery abisalovich gergiev, is a russian conductor and opera company director of ossetian origin. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v. The dream, the childlike wonder of the nutcracker, remains irrepressible.
Oct 14, 2019 provided to youtube by harmonia mundi the nutcracker, op. Gergiev s nutcracker continued in that same vein and with firstrate sonics to boast incidentally, recorded at the badenbaden festspielhaus rather than the mariinsky, it also remains one of his bestever discs. Gergiev and his kirov company need no reminding of the fact. The programme also features sergei prokofievs sixth symphony, composed in the first years after the. Apr 12, 2020 orchestra of the mariinsky theatre, valery gergiev licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of decca music group ltd. The famous ballet in two acts, pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys the nutcracker, from the mariinsky theatre in st petersburg, december 2012.
There are only so many ways you can say it, but its worth repeating. Now, almost 125 years since that opening night and from the very same hall, the mariinskys current artistic director, valery gergiev, reveals a perfectly judged interpretation of. At the time of its release it was hyped as the first fulllength nutcracker on a single cd instead of the usual two. Latinautor, umpg publishing, and 1 music rights societies. Gergievs credibility has been shot to pieces music the. It usually outsells not only every other video version of the nutcracker, including the 1993 film of balanchines version, but every other ballet video as well. With valery gergiev, mariinsky theatre orchestra, vladimir ponomarev, elena bashenova. Valery gergiev 1953 the brilliant russian conductor has lead many of the worlds great orchestras. Mar 03, 2012 great presentation of vienna phiharmonic conducted by russian maestro valery gergiev, playing the russian work scheherazade of nikolai rimskykorsakov, at salzburg festival 2005. Vainonens colourful production and virsaladzes stunning designs make this as magical and memorable a christmas treat as ever. Russian dance from the nutcracker suite by tchaikovsky. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker opens to tchaikovskys overture where uncle drosselmeyer puts the finishing touches on his. George balanchines the nutcracker tv commercial 2009 by pennsylvaniaballet. Young dancers ages 7 to 16 years can audition to perform with the pros in the dance with us program.
Valery gergiev, born may 2, 1953, moscow, russia, u. Gergievs credibility has been shot to pieces music. The nutcraker tchaikovsky mariinsky theatre gergiev youtube. The nutcracker is a twoact russian ballet, composed by pyotr tchaikovsky in 1892.
You can hear every gorgeous nuance of the performance with a tangible sense of closeness, from the lush strings and crisp tambourine on the jaunty russian dance to the. Valery gergiev s requiem concert in tskhinvali, 21 august 2008 in april 2007, gergiev was one of eight conductors of british orchestras to endorse the 10year classical music outreach manifesto, building on excellence. Tchaikovsky valery gergiev, kirov orchestra discogs. Orchestras for the 21st century, to increase the presence of classical music in the uk, including giving free entry to all.
Petersburg in 1996 gergiev was the son of ossetian parents and spent much of his youth in the caucasus. Concert hall of the mariinsky theatre, st petersburg, 10 june and 29 september 2015 symphony and 16 june and 30 december 2015 ballet. The mariinsky label, launched in may 2009, draws on the theatres rich legacy and historical ties to the great russian composers. The recording of the complete nutcracker is just one example of their particular skills. Since then, he has conducted both operatic and orchestral repertoire across the world.
Concerto competition winners on strings and accompany a ballerina and choirs can accompany the company in the great russian nutcracker. Tchaikovsky valery gergiev, kirov orchestra the nutcracker. On the 18th december, 1892 at the imperial mariinsky theatre, the nutcracker was first introduced to the world. State academic mariinsky theatre, st petersburg, russian. In 1991, for the first time, gergiev conducted a western european opera company with the bavarian state opera in a performance of modest mussorgskys boris godunov in munich. State academic mariinsky theatre, st petersburg, russian federation. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker, symphony no 4 the mariinsky label. It showcases the extraordinary talent within the theatre and orchestra, presenting new recordings of works that are both familiar and less well known to.
Valery gergiev timeline featuring albums and other. Umpg publishing, latinautor, and 1 music rights societies. In this wonderfully traditional, russian nutcracker, performed by the mariinsky ballet, tchaikovskys glorious score is conducted by valery gergiev. The nutcraker tchaikovsky mariinsky theatre gergiev. One of the most piercing works of the 20 th century, here it is performed by the mariinsky orchestra under the baton of valery gergiev. Provided to youtube by harmonia mundi the nutcracker, op. Petersburg, where it was first performed in 1892, comes this adult version of the nutcracker. With alexandra korshunov, fyodor lopukhov, vladimir ponomarev, vladimir shklyarov. Valery gergiev, the powerful and polarizing maestro. He is seen here conducting at the close of the vancouver 2010 winter olympics. On watching him conduct, sharp toothpick in hand, a couple of seasoned professional musicians were heard to comment, you better pay attention. Slacken the pulse for a moment, take your eye off entries, fail to believe in its fantasy world, and it can only too easily fall apart. Feb 06, 2014 feb 6, 2014 tchaikovsky the nutcracker mariinsky theatre gergiev youtube stay safe and healthy.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Editors notes having all of tchaikovskys immortal suite the nutcracker available on a single release is one thing, but this particular reading is something else entirely. Valery gergiev s acclaimed recording of the nutcracker comes to vinyl for the first time. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Of course kirov is a russian orchestra, the one that premiered the work, in fact, which gives it a distinct russian flavor well suited to the music.
Vienna philharmonic orchestra conducted by valery gergiev. Scene xiii, dance of the knights, piano concerto no. Iolanta is a new listen for me and its a bit of a revelation of the gentlest sort. He is general director and artistic director of the mariins.
Feb 6, 2014 tchaikovsky the nutcracker mariinsky theatre gergiev youtube stay safe and healthy. There is a clarity and precision to the orchestras playing that gives tchaikovsky s music sparkle, while gergiev breathes life into the dances and few moments of drama that are in the story. The sight of him conducting dramatic largescale works with this small, commonplace item is extremely incongruous. Tchaikovsky nutcracker mariinsky sacd mar0593 rmay. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker vinyl the mariinsky label. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Now, almost 125 years since that opening night and from the very same hall, the mariinskys current artistic director, valery gergiev, reveals a perfectly judged interpretation of tchaikovskys ballet masterp. Nov 27, 2005 squeezing the nutcracker onto one disc certainly does require that tempi be on the brisk side, which makes gergiev s account one that almost bursts at the seams.
Anyone who has been searching for a powerful rendition of pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys swan lake, op. Valery gergiev 1953 the 18 greatest conductors of all. Rccpc presents the nutcracker 2018 2pm show youtube. If you want to experience a really great persian dance, try valery gergiev s nutcracker tchaikovsky. I cant really say that iolantes music reminds me of nutcracker, at all, but it has the same atmosphere of magic and charm. Moscow ballets great russian nutcracker overture youtube. Worlds away from the traditional and warm versions popular at christmas, this unconventional production, reinterpreted by russian emigre and worldrenowned avantgarde artist mikhail shemiakin, is a surreal, and at times disturbing, piece. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 the nutcracker op. It was composed in tandem with the nutcracker ballet, as both were commissioned as a double bill. The russian conductor valery gergiev sometimes conducts with a toothpick. Conductor mariinsky orchestra concert recorded at great hall of the moscow conservatory moscow, russia, on june 17.
Tchaikovsky moussorgsky valery gergiev, kirov orchestra and kirov chorus moussorgsky tchaikovsky. A totally unsexy performance, in spite of the suggestive music. Includes bonus footage of the making of the recording. Waltz of the flowers mariinsky orchestra valery gergiev russian classics vol. In this russian nutcracker from the mariinsky theatre in st petersburg, tchaikovskys glorious score and vainonens colorful, traditional production, complemented by simon virsaladzes stunning designs, make this as magical and memorable a christmas treat as ever. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker, symphony no 4 the mariinsky. The nutcracker complete ballet which was also performed at st. The nutcracker russian dance trepak peter iljitsch tschaikowsky. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker mariinsky theatre gergiev. Nov 06, 20 gergievs credibility has been shot to pieces. Reiner moritz, arts patron, giving an indepth insight into the historic recording of the operatic masterpiece ruslan and lyudmila by the acknowledged father of russian opera the composer mikhail glinka. The most christmassy of all the classical ballets, the nutcracker has become a symbol of magical transformation and the eternal renewal of life. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. While gergiev s speed is nice in some of the numbers the battle, for instance, in others it seems contrary to the content of the music, especially in the waltz of the snowflakes.