Sergiu Celibidache, Orchestra Della Svizzera Italiana - Schubert: Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished", Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite / Aura Music Audio CD 2000 / AUR 128-2

UPC 697833001283 

Total Playtime 48:23 

Made in Italy

Product Details

• Label: Aura Music – AUR 128-2
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Italy
• Released: 2000
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic

Overview

This stunning album presents two iconic works from the Romantic period, conducted by the legendary Sergiu Celibidache with the Orchestra Della Svizzera Italiana. The first piece is Schubert's enigmatic Symphony No. 8 in B minor "Unfinished", a masterpiece that leaves the listener in awe with its beautiful yet incomplete structure. Schubert's symphony is presented here with the delicate balance between urgency and melancholy, conducted with great nuance by Celibidache.

The second work is Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Ballet Suite, a holiday favorite that captures the magic and joy of the season. From the spirited "Ouverture miniature" to the enchanting "Waltz of the Flowers", Tchaikovsky's colorful orchestration is brought to life with precision and warmth. This recording is a perfect pairing of two Romantic masterpieces, showcasing the emotive power of these compositions.

Track Listing

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Symphony No. 8 in B minor "Unfinished", D 759 – 23:35

1. Allegro moderato – 11:18
2. Andante con moto – 12:05

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

The Nutcracker, Ballet Suite, Op. 71a – 24:48

1. Ouverture miniature. Allegro giusto – 3:35
2. Marche. Tempo di marcia viva – 2:21
3. Danse de la Fée Dragée. Andante non troppo – 2:20
4. Danse Russe (Trépak). Tempo di trepak, molto vivace – 1:05
5. Danse Arabe. Allegretto – 4:52
6. Danse Chinoise. Allegro moderato – 1:10
7. Danse des Mirlitons. Moderato assai – 2:35
8. Valse des Fleurs. Tempo di valse – 6:45

Key Credits

• Conductor: Sergiu Celibidache
• Orchestra: Orchestra Della Svizzera Italiana