6x Digital Media
100 Best Ballet
Compilation by Various Artists
Released 2 June 2008
Tracklist
- Digital Media 1
- 1Swan Lake, op. 20: No.10: Scene (Moderato)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:35
- 2Swan Lake, op. 20, Act II, 13. Dances of the Swans: IV. Dance of the Cygnets (Allegro moderato)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky1:27
- 3Swan Lake, op. 20, Act I: 2. Waltz (Tempo di valse)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky7:45
- 4Swan Lake, op. 20, Act II, 13. Dances of the Swans: V. Andante - Andante non troppo - Allegro (Christopher Warren-Green, violin; Robert Truman, cello)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky7:51
- 5Swan Lake, op. 20, Act III: 20. Hungarian Dance: Csárdás (Moderato assai - Allegro moderato - Vivace)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky3:10
- 6Swan Lake, op. 20, Act III: 21. Spanish Dance (Allegro non troppo: tempo di bolero)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:35
- 7Swan Lake, op. 20, Act III: 22. Neapolitan Dance (Allegro moderato - Andantino quasi moderato)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:02
- 8Swan Lake, op. 20, Act III: 23. MazurkaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky3:20
- 9Sleeping Beauty, op. 66: Introduction (Allegro vivo - Andantino)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:28
- 10Sleeping Beauty, op. 66, Act I: 'The Spell', 8. Pas d'action:: Rose Adagio (Andante - Adagio maestoso)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky6:40
- 11Sleeping Beauty, op. 66, Act II, Scene 1: 'The Vision': 17. Panorama (Andantino)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky3:32
- 12Sleeping Beauty, op. 66, Act 1: 'The Spell': 6. Waltz (Allegro: Tempo di valse)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky5:03
- 13The Nutcracker, op. 71, Act 1: Overture.Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky3:06
- 14The Nutcracker, op. 71, Scene 1: MarchPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:27
- 15The Nutcracker, op. 71, Divertissement: Variation 2: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy - Coda [to Pas de deux]Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:26
- 16The Nutcracker, op. 71, Divertissement: Trepak (Russian Dance)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky1:13
- 17The Nutcracker, op. 71, Divertissement: Chocolate (Spanish Dance)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky1:14
- 18The Nutcracker, op. 71, Divertissement: Coffee (Arab Dance)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky3:38
- 19The Nutcracker, op. 71, Divertissement: Tea (Chinese Dance)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky1:03
- 20The Nutcracker, op. 71, Divertissement: Dance of the Reed FlutesPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:39
- 21The Nutcracker, op. 71, Divertissement: Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky7:28
- Digital Media 2
- 1Eugene Onegin: Polonaise (Act III)Пётр Ильич Чайковский4:54
- 2Pas de Deux (Act III)Ludwig Minkus7:06
- 310:32
- 4Romeo and Juliet (1987 Remastered Version): Dance of the KnightsСергей Сергеевич Прокофьев5:43
- 5Romeo and Juliet (1987 Remastered Version): Balcony Scene (Act1) ((3 tracks as one)) ((3 tracks as one))Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев8:36
- 6Cinderella, Op.87, Act I: Pas de châle (Allegretto)Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев3:31
- 7Cinderella: Fairies: Spring-Summer-Autumn-Winter (Act I)Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев6:01
- 8Cinderella, Op.87, Act II: Pas de deux: The Prince and Cinderella (Adagio)Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев4:50
- 99:52
- 10The Age Of Gold Suite, Op. 22: PolkaДмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович2:15
- 11Gayaneh - Suite from the Ballet: Sabre DanceԱրամ Խաչատրյան2:24
- 122:22
- 13Gayaneh - Suite from the Ballet: LezghinkaԱրամ Խաչատրյան2:31
- Digital Media 3
- 14:26
- 2La Fille mal gardèe: Widow Simone - Clog Dance (Act II)Ferdinand Hérold2:44
- 3La Fille mal gardée, Act II: 29. Pas de deuxFerdinand Hérold3:39
- 4La Fille mal gardée, Act II: 30. FinaleFerdinand Hérold4:25
- 5Giselle (2008 Remastered Version): Valse (Act I)Adolphe Adam3:56
- 64:28
- 7Le Corsaire (1996 Remastered Version): Pas de deux et Variations (interpolation for 1899 revival)John Lanchbery6:41
- 8Faust Ballet Music (2008 Remastered Version): Les nubiennes - Variation du miroir - Danse de PhrynèCharles Gounod7:00
- 95:35
- 10Coppélia (1988 Remastered Version): WaltzLéo Delibes2:55
- 11Coppélia (1988 Remastered Version): CzárdásLéo Delibes3:30
- 12Gaîté Parisienne: Overture (La Vie Parisienne)Jacques Offenbach2:21
- 13Sylvia (Suite): Les ChasseressesLéo Delibes3:45
- 14Sylvia (Suite): Intermezzo & Valse lenteLéo Delibes4:20
- 15Sylvia (Suite): PizzicatiLéo Delibes1:51
- 163:45
- 173:10
- 183:59
- 195:16
- Digital Media 4
- 1Petrushka - Scènes burlesques en quatre tableaux, Première tableau: Le tour de passe-passe - Danse russeИгорь Фёдорович Стравинский2:31
- 23:21
- 35:03
- 4La Boutique fantasque: CancanGioachino Rossini1:59
- 5Les Biches: RondeauFrancis Poulenc3:36
- 6Les Biches: AdagiettoFrancis Poulenc3:49
- 7Les Biches: Rag-MazurkaFrancis Poulenc6:21
- 8Prélude à l'après-midi d'un fauneClaude Debussy10:22
- 9The Rite of Spring, 'Le sacre du printemps' (1947 revised version), Part 1: L'adoration de la terre: Introduction - Les augures printaniers - Danse des adolescentes - Jeu de raptИгорь Фёдорович Стравинский5:02
- 10El Sombrero de tres picos: Danza del CorregidorManuel de Falla5:48
- 11Apollo - Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 revised version), Premier tableau (prologue): Naissance d'ApollonИгорь Фёдорович Стравинский5:19
- 124:59
- 13Scheherazade, Op.35: II. The Story of the Kalendar PrinceНиколай Андреевич Римский‐Корсаков12:37
- 142:38
- 15The Firebird (1910 version) (1998 Remastered Version), 2nd Tableau: Disappearance of the palace and dissolution of Kashchei's enchantments; animation of the petrified warriors. General thanksgivingИгорь Фёдорович Стравинский3:13
- Digital Media 5
- 1Birthday Offering (2008 Remastered Version): Overture-Entée-Grand Adagio and CodaRobert Irving & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra8:18
- 2Variations symphoniquesJean‐Philippe Collard, Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse & Michel Plasson4:11
- 3Facade (2008 Remastered Version): Swiss Yodelling SongSir Malcolm Sargent & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra2:42
- 4Facade (2008 Remastered Version): PolkaSir Malcolm Sargent & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra1:24
- 5Facade (2008 Remastered Version): WaltzSir Malcolm Sargent & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra3:08
- 6Facade (2008 Remastered Version): Popular SongSir Malcolm Sargent & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra2:26
- 7Facade (2008 Remastered Version): Tango-PasodobleSir Malcolm Sargent & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra1:58
- 8Facade (2008 Remastered Version): Tarantella SevillanaSir Malcolm Sargent & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra2:30
- 9Alla polacca (No 8 from A Month in the Country) (2008 Remastered Version)John Lanchbery & Philip Gammon2:57
- 10Monotones: Gnossienne No. 1 (Lent)John Lanchbery & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden2:55
- 11Variations on an Original Theme, Op.36 'Enigma' (1991 Remastered Version): IX. Nimrod (A. J. Jaeger) (Moderato)London Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Adrian Boult4:38
- 12Variations on an Original Theme, Op.36 'Enigma' (1991 Remastered Version): XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (the composer) (Allegro)London Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Adrian Boult5:43
- 13Tales of Beatrix Potter - Music from the Royal Ballet film: Mrs Tiggy-Winkle's LaundryOrchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden & John Lanchbery2:21
- 14Tales of Beatrix Potter - Music from the Royal Ballet film: The Tale of Jemima Puddle-DuckOrchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden & John Lanchbery6:40
- 15Tales of Beatrix Potter - Music from the Royal Ballet film: The Mouse WaltzOrchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden & John Lanchbery4:37
- 16Les Patineurs (2005 Remastered Version): Allegro monderato e pesante - Andante espressivo - Allegro conspiritoPhilharmonia Orchestra & Charles Mackerras9:24
- 17Pineapple Poll - Suite: I. Opening DanceLondon Philharmonic Orchestra & Charles Mackerras3:44
- 18The Lady and the Fool - Suite: IV. Grand AdageLondon Philharmonic Orchestra & Charles Mackerras6:52
- Digital Media 6
- 1Serenade in C Major, Op. 48: I. Pezzo in forma di sonatina (Andante non troppo - Allegro moderato)City of London Sinfonia & Richard Hickox6:15
- 2Serenade in C Op. 48: II. Valse. (Moderato: Tempo di valse)City of London Sinfonia & Richard Hickox3:42
- 3Symphony in C: IV. Final : Allegro vivaceRichard Hickox & City of London Sinfonia8:21
- 4Shylock - incidental music Op.57 (2001 Remastered Version): FinalFrederica von Stade, Jean‐Philippe Collard, Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse, Patricia Nagle, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Ensemble Vocal Alix Bourbon, Michel Plasson, Paul Tortelier & Nicolai Gedda4:00
- 5Symphony No. 3 in D 'Polish' Op. 29 (1986 Remastered Version): II. Alla tedesca (Allegro moderato e semplice)Philharmonia Orchestra & Riccardo Muti6:38
- 6Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: III. Allegro con fuocoМихаил Васильевич Плетнёв, Alexei Bruni, Philharmonia Orchestra & Владимир Иванович Федосеев7:06
- 7Billy The Kid (1999 Remastered Version): Celebration (After Billy's Capture)Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra & Leonard Slatkin2:18
- 8Fancy Free: II. Opening DanceLeonard Slatkin & Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra3:00
- 9Rodeo (1999 Remastered Version): Buckaroo HolidayLeonard Slatkin & Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra7:15
- 10Rodeo (1999 Remastered Version): Hoe-DownLeonard Slatkin & Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra4:143.0 ★
- 11Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: II. SomewherePaavo Järvi & City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra4:01
- 12Appalachian Spring (1999 Remastered Version): Doppio Movimento: Variations On A Shaker HymnSaint Louis Symphony Orchestra & Leonard Slatkin11:35
- 13On the Town - Three Dance Episodes: III. Times Square: 1944Leonard Slatkin & Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra5:09
- 14The Stars and Stripes ForeverLt. Colonel G.A.C. Hoskins3:16
Release credits
- performing orchestra [10]
- conductor [4.8, 4.12, 2.4, 2.6-8, 3.19]
- producer [11-12]
- producer [1]
- conductor [3.9-10, 3.13-15, 5.17-18]
- producer [4]
- balance [3.12, 4.5-8, 4.12, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, 5.11-12, 1.2-8, 1.10-12], engineer [13-14, 17-19, 21]
- solo [4], violin [4, 12]
- performing orchestra [6.11, 4.1, 4.9, 4.11]
- performing orchestra [2]
- producer [1, 9, 11]
- assistant [1]
- producer [5-7]
- assistant [1]
- conductor [5-6, 6-7]
- producer [2-8, 10-14, 17-19, 21]
- balance [13]
- conductor [1.1-21, 5.13-15]
- producer [4.13, 3.12, 6.5]
- producer [9]
- balance [1]
- conductor [9-10, 13]
- performing orchestra [11-12, 17-18]
- choir vocals [12]
- performing orchestra [4.8, 4.12, 2.4, 2.6-9, 3.19]
- conductor [12]
- balance [1, 9, 11], engineer [1]
- conductor [6.4, 4.14]
- balance [11]
- balance [5], engineer [9]
- solo [13], violin [13]
- performing orchestra [13-15]
- performing orchestra [15]
- performing orchestra [6.4, 4.14]
- performing orchestra [12]
- performing orchestra [1]
- conductor [2.1, 6.11]
- piano [1]
- flute [8]
- performing orchestra [2.10, 4.2, 4.5-6, 4.6-7, 3.9-10, 3.13-15, 6.5, 6.5-6, 1.1-21]
- conductor [6.5, 4.13]
- chorus master [12]
- conductor [2]
- conductor [4.2, 2.2, 2.10]
- cello [4], solo [4]
- performing orchestra [2, 11-13]
- performing orchestra [9-10, 13]
- conductor [1, 9, 11]
- conductor [11-12]
- conductor [10]
- producer [2.6, 2.8, 4.8, 4.12]
- editor [1]
- performing orchestra [13]
- conductor [6]
- piano [6]
- conductor [11-13]
- conductor [9]
- conductor [15]
Issues
1- 16x Digital Media2 June 2008
16x CD2 June 2008