by Chorus of the Kirov Opera, St. Petersburg Valery Borisov Orchestra of the Kirov Opera, St. Petersburg Valery Gergiev · Philips · CD · EAN 0028946211427
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«The Nutcracker» is Tchaikovsky's ballet album performed by the Kirov Orchestra under Valery Gergiev, released in 1998 by Philips on CD.
The ballet tells the story of Clara, who receives a nutcracker at the Christmas party; the figure comes to life and, after defeating the Mouse King, takes her to a magical kingdom of sweets where dances from different countries parade. The recording includes numbers such as the March, the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers.
Philips edition with catalogue number 462 114-2, released in 1998. Contains the complete ballet on a single CD, with 81 minutes of duration.
Intended for listeners of classical music and romantic ballet; also a recurring choice as Christmas music.
