Two
movements from the ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" Tchaikovsky, arranged by Mikhail Pletnev
"The Sleeping Beauty" is one of three ballets by Peter Tchaikovsky and
it premiered in 1890. Russian pianist,
composer and conductor Mikhail Pletnev made a transcription of some parts of
this ballet, putting together a suite of 11 pieces. It became a very popular
piano work together with his transcription of "The Nutcracker". The famous Adagio is one of the lyrical culminations of the ballet, and
Pletnev masterfully uses capabilities of the piano to bring out the orchestral
colors and power. The dance character
of the Finale brings joyfulness and
gracefulness. Both pieces are replete with bravura passages and other virtuoso
techniques that present considerable challenges to the performer. Stanislav Khristenko
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Two movements from the ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" Play
Recorded on 12/15/2010, uploaded on 05/16/2011
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Two movements from the ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" Tchaikovsky, arranged by Mikhail Pletnev
"The Sleeping Beauty" is one of three ballets by Peter Tchaikovsky and it premiered in 1890. Russian pianist, composer and conductor Mikhail Pletnev made a transcription of some parts of this ballet, putting together a suite of 11 pieces. It became a very popular piano work together with his transcription of "The Nutcracker". The famous Adagio is one of the lyrical culminations of the ballet, and Pletnev masterfully uses capabilities of the piano to bring out the orchestral colors and power. The dance character of the Finale brings joyfulness and gracefulness. Both pieces are replete with bravura passages and other virtuoso techniques that present considerable challenges to the performer. Stanislav KhristenkoMore music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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