The Nutcracker Highlights

Album by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky & Tbilisi Symphony Orchestra

The Nutcracker Highlights is a suite of orchestral excerpts by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, first published in 1892. The compilation distils the ballet's contrasting dances and character pieces into a concise orchestral sequence, showcasing Tchaikovsky's melodic invention and vivid orchestral colours while occupying a prominent place in holiday concert programming and the composer's body of work.

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  1. 1.
    The Nutcracker: Overture
    3:04
  2. 2.
    The Nutcracker: Decoration and Tree Lighting
    4:25
  3. 3.
    The Nutcracker: March
    2:22
  4. 4.
    The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer's Arrival & Distribution of Presents
    5:53
  5. 5.
    The Nutcracker: The Battle
    3:34
  6. 6.
    The Nutcracker: Pine Forest in Winter
    3:53
  7. 7.
    The Nutcracker: Waltz of Snowflakes
    7:08
  8. 8.
    The Nutcracker: Enchanted Palace in Confiturenburg
    5:08
  9. 9.
    The Nutcracker: Arrival of Clara & The Nutcracker
    4:54
  10. 10.
    The Nutcracker: Chocolate (Spanish dance)
    1:25
  11. 11.
    The Nutcracker: Coffee (Arabian dance)
    3:15
  12. 12.
    The Nutcracker: Tea (Chinese dance)
    1:04
  13. 13.
    The Nutcracker: Trepak (Russian dance)
    1:08
  14. 14.
    The Nutcracker: Dance of Shepherd Boys
    2:27
  15. 15.
    The Nutcracker: Waltz of Flowers
    6:49
  16. 16.
    The Nutcracker: Pas de Deux
    4:54
  17. 17.
    The Nutcracker: Variation I (Tarantella)
    0:34
  18. 18.
    The Nutcracker: Variation II (Sugar Plum Fairy)
    2:20
  19. 19.
    The Nutcracker: Coda
    1:21
  20. 20.
    The Nutcracker: Final Waltz and Apotheosis
    5:41

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