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Tracklist

CD 1: Magical Nights... Enchanting Melodies
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1Miniature Overture
orchestra:
London Promenade Orchestra (before it became known as the National Philharmonic Orchestra in ca. 1971) and London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Eric Hammerstein (possibly a pseudonym used by American conductor Robert Mandell)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: I. Ouverture miniature. Allegro giusto
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (until 1892)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a
3:13
2March
orchestra:
London Promenade Orchestra (before it became known as the National Philharmonic Orchestra in ca. 1971) and London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Eric Hammerstein (possibly a pseudonym used by American conductor Robert Mandell)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: a) Marche. Tempo di marcia viva
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
2:20
3Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
orchestra:
London Promenade Orchestra (before it became known as the National Philharmonic Orchestra in ca. 1971) and London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Eric Hammerstein (possibly a pseudonym used by American conductor Robert Mandell)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: b) Danse de la Fée-Dragée. Andante ma non troppo
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Fantasia (Disney soundtrack)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 14c. Па-де-де: Вариация II: Танец Феи Драже (Variation II: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)
2:37
4Russian Dance (Trepak)
orchestra:
London Promenade Orchestra (before it became known as the National Philharmonic Orchestra in ca. 1971) and London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Eric Hammerstein (possibly a pseudonym used by American conductor Robert Mandell)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: c) Danse russe. Trépak. Tempo di Trepak, molto vivace
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Fantasia (Disney soundtrack)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
1:10
5Arabian Dance
orchestra:
London Promenade Orchestra (before it became known as the National Philharmonic Orchestra in ca. 1971) and London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Eric Hammerstein (possibly a pseudonym used by American conductor Robert Mandell)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: d) Danse arabe. Allegretto
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Fantasia (Disney soundtrack)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
4:23
6Chinese Dance
orchestra:
London Promenade Orchestra (before it became known as the National Philharmonic Orchestra in ca. 1971) and London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Eric Hammerstein (possibly a pseudonym used by American conductor Robert Mandell)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: e) Danse chinoise. Allegro moderato
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Fantasia (Disney soundtrack)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
1:11
7Dance of the Flutes2:42
8Waltz of the Flowers
orchestra:
London Promenade Orchestra (before it became known as the National Philharmonic Orchestra in ca. 1971) and London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Eric Hammerstein (possibly a pseudonym used by American conductor Robert Mandell)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: III. Valse des fleurs. Tempo di Valse
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Fantasia (Disney soundtrack)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 13. Вальс цветов (valse des fleurs; waltz of the flowers)
7:52
9Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'2:33
10Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'2:23
11Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'2:04
12Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'3:48
13Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'2:20
14Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'2:07
15Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'0:45
16Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'1:16
17Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'4:12
18Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'2:55
19Highlights from 'The Sleeping Beauty'1:43
20Highlights from 'Swan Lake'
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
3:05
21Highlights from 'Swan Lake'
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
4:21
22Highlights from 'Swan Lake'
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
1:37
23Highlights from 'Swan Lake'
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
4:47
24Highlights from 'Swan Lake'
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
6:23
25Highlights from 'Swan Lake'
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
3:21
26Highlights from 'Swan Lake'
orchestra:
New Symphony Orchestra of London (often referred to as just The New Symphony Orchestra)
2:44
CD 2: Romantic Reflections
CD 3: Timeless Favourites