The overall sound quality of this recording is superior. Telarc’s stellar team of Robert Woods (producer) and Jack Renner (engineer) created a level of technical prowess that is appropriate for this iconic work. The precision of the mix is noteworthy. Smaller elements like triangle or celeste are clear and neatly folded into the instrumentation. There is a tonal fluidity to the flutes, bassoon and oboe. The violins have a crispness and the drums fill out the lower end. is - Sound 4.5/5 Audiophile Audition
With Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Telarc launches after 10 years without vinyl releases a series of re-releases of their legendary albums on vinyl.
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir Charles Mackerras, is the original soundtrack to Nutcracker: The Motion Picture, produced by the Pacific Northwest Ballet, in association with Hyperion Pictures.
Telarc's Nutcracker has not been available on vinyl for over 20 years.
Overture
From Act I
March
The Magic Spell Begins
The Battle Between The Nutcracker & The Mouse King
Scene In The Pine Forest (Journey Through The Snow)
Waltz Of The Snowflakes
From Act II
Chocolate: Spanish Dance
Coffee: Arabian Dance
Tea: Chinese Dance
Trepak: Russian Dance
Dance Of The Mirlitons
Mother Goose & The Clowns
Waltz Of The Flowers
Pas De Deux: Dance Of The Prince & The Sugar-Plum Fairy
Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
Coda
Final Waltz & Apotheosis