Tchaikovsky, leopold stokowski, philadelphia orchestra 1963 the nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia vinyl record vinyl music. When they are done, they are followed by the summer fairies, who change. Selections from the nutcracker were first performed as an orchestral suite in march 1892. Nutcracker suite is the second installment in fantasia. Nov 25, 2009 tchaikovsky was very good with instrumentation, and he actually features different instruments in different movements. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. Tchaikovsky, ponchielli leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra the nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia dance of the hours. Nutcracker suite simple english wikipedia, the free. Dec 4, 2017 tchaikovskys waltz of the flowers from the nutcracker suite sequence.
Fairies dance around a woodland landscape, sprinkling their fairy dust on everything they pass. In the glut of the latest batch of disney soundtrack reissues including everything from the little mermaid to newsies majestically sits the 1990 digital remastering of legendary conductor leopold stokowskis original tracks to the 1940 animation extravaganza fantasia. Selections from the ballet suite underscore scenes depicting the changing. This album is an inarguable classic, a veritable primer for anyone interested in learning more about. Jul 31, 2001 fantasia soundtrack from 1940, composed by various artists. Dec 16, 20 fantasia 1982 nutcracker suite deems taylor replaced. Mar 30, 2015 four years after fantasia was released, the san francisco ballet staged the u. Youve probably heard bits and pieces on tv especially during the wintertime, and it was also featured in the original fantasia, if you saw that. The nutcracker suite, a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys nowclassic christmas ballet the nutcracker, is a personified depiction of the changing of the seasons. Fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for string orchestra. Suggested by disney enterprises fantasia coming soon.
The night on bald mountain segment was reported in 2015 as being in development by disney productions for a featurelength liveaction film with a treatment written by matt sazama and burk sharpless. The nutcracker suite lp fantasia disneyland records wdl 4101b record album orig condition is used. Tchaikovsky compiled his suite from the ballet the nutcracker, op. Remastered original soundtrack edition disc 1 track 7.
With story direction by joe grant and dick huemer, and production supervision by ben sharpsteen, it is the third disney animated feature film. Released by walt disney records in 2001 600077 containing music from fantasia 1940. The nutcracker suite became instantly popular and was featured in disneys fantasia. What instruments did tchaikovsky use in the nutcracker. The nutcracker suite lp fantasia disneyland records wdl. The nutcracker suite should not be mistaken for the complete ballet. The first to perform are the dewdrop fairies, who make dewdrops in flowers and webs. Feb 24, 2011 39 videos play all fantasia disney full movie in english 1940 baljit backer tchaikovsky. How disney turned tchaikovskys nutcracker into a ballet. In the fantasia version, you will find no nutcracker, the first two movements have been omitted and the original order of the movements has been altered.
Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, recording details. The mushroom dance from fantasia 1940 w the nutcracker suite. Violins, violas, cellos, flute, oboe, and triangle. Print and download fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for string orchestra sheet music. This version was also included both as part of the 3lp soundtrack album of fantasia since released as a 2cd set, and as a single lp, with dance of the hours, another fantasia segment, on the reverse side. Fantasia original 1940 trailer walt disney eustolia crouse. Unscientifically, the 1812 overture and the nutcracker ballet music probably hold 2 of the top 5 of this measure at least on a highlights from basis. The complete ballet was first performed on december 17, 1892. Petersburg branch of the musical society on march 19, 1892. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia by. Alex traces the connection between walt disneys fantasia in 1940 and the american debut of the classic ballet in 1954 to disneys new.
Fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for string. The nutcracker suite features a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys classic ballet the nutcracker. When they are done, they are followed by the summer fairies, who change the season to. Jun 03, 2011 unscientifically, the 1812 overture and the nutcracker ballet music probably hold 2 of the top 5 of this measure at least on a highlights from basis. Fantasia 1940 soundtrack complete list of songs whatsong. Tchaikovsky dance of the sugarplum fairy, nutcracker suite. The 1940 disney animated film fantasia features a segment using the nutcracker suite.
Its a series of dances taken out of a fulllength ballet called the nutcracker that he once composed for the st. Surprisingly, the nutcracker suite section of fantasia was not directly inspired by the now famous christmastime ballet, the nutcracker. Walt disneys fantasia tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite 33rpm wdl4101 10117lle. Here we have a family of mushrooms awaken from their. The nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia, story and illustrations inspired by the music of peter ilich tchaikovsky, special arrangements freely transcribed for piano by frederick stark. Cw 32, popularly known as the nutcracker suite, in january and february 1892. Connecting the nutcracker and the four realms to walt disneys. See more ideas about fantasia disney, disney, fantasia. Fantasia 1982 nutcracker suite deems taylor replaced. It features a number of dance pieces that have wonderful melodies and have been etched into all our memories by disneys fantasia. Incidentally, you wont see any nutcracker on the screen.
How disney turned tchaikovskys nutcracker into a ballet of. Hoffmanns 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. As master of ceremonies deems taylor points out, there is no nutcracker on. To celebrate this enduring classic and seasonal hallmark, disney historian and author alexander rannie takes a fond look back at the stunningly beautiful nutcracker suite sequence from fantasia 1. As master of ceremonies deems taylor points out, there is no nutcracker on the screen. The nutcracker suite is an adaptation of tchaikovskys larger ballet based on a libretto by e. It features a number of different scenes within, with their own music respectively.
Fantasia by the philadelphia orchestra on apple music. Tchaikovsky was very good with instrumentation, and he actually features different instruments in different movements. Dec 16, 20 dec 16, 20 fantasia 1982 nutcracker suite deems taylor replaced stay safe and healthy. Oct 30, 2018 alex traces the connection between walt disneys fantasia in 1940 and the american debut of the classic ballet in 1954 to disneys new fantasy adventure, the nutcracker and the four realms.
In devising the animated screen pictures to go with the music, walt disney and his staff envisioned the suite as a ballet of nature in six scenes, danced by plants and flowers. The numbers chosen by tchaikovsky for the nutcracker suite and their sequence within the suite are as follows. Score,set of parts sheet music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893. But also personified depictions of other naturalistic or animalistic beings. Fantasia 1940 the nutracker suite video dailymotion. This segment of the nutcracker suite begins at dawn as fairies arrive and begin spreading their magical drops of dew throughout the plants and spider webs in the forest. Waltz of the flowers from the nutcracker suite sequence. Cw 14, is a fairy ballet in 2 acts and 3 scenes, written and orchestrated by tchaikovsky between february 1891 and april 1892. Unlike the original ballet, this fantasia adaptation has no real plot. The nutcracker suite is a sparkly little box of jewels made up of highlights from tchaikovskys fairy tale. All this beautiful music has appealed vividly to the imagination and humor of walt disney. Alex traces the connection between walt disneys fantasia in 1940 and the american debut of the classic ballet in 1954 to disneys new fantasy adventure, the nutcracker and the four realms.
A collection of animated interpretations of great works of western classical music. Connecting the nutcracker and the four realms to walt. Fantasia the philadelphia orchestra soundtrack 1990. Watch fantasia nutcracker suite music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, section of fantasia 1940 movie with a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys nowclassic.
Tchaikovskys 1892 ballet the nutcracker has become a holiday favorite. The nutcracker suite is the second segment of the 1940 disney film fantasia. Every number was acclaimed and repeated, and the suite became an instant hit. The work consists of an overture with several dance movements following it. The nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia by tchaikovsky, peter ilich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Directed by james algar, samuel armstrong, ford beebe jr with leopold stokowski, deems taylor, the philadelphia orchestra, corey burton. It wasnt much of a success and nobody performs it nowadays, but im pretty sure youll recognize the music of the suite when you hear it. The first road show of fantasia opened on november, 1940 over four years before san francisco ballet presented the american premiere of the nutcracker ballet, on christmas eve 1944, at the war. The nutcracker suite lp fantasia disneyland records wdl 4101b. The ballet proper debuted in december of that year. The nutcracker suite lp fantasia disneyland records wdl 4101b record album orig. The nutcracker suite dancers are characters who appear in the nutcracker suite segment of the film, fantasia. To celebrate this enduring classic and seasonal hallmark, disney.
The nutcracker suite segment serves as a partial inspiration for the featurelength movie, the nutcracker and the four realms 2018. Petersburgs mariinsky theatre on a double bill with tchaikovskys oneact opera, iolanta. This version was also included both as part of the 3lp soundtrack album of fantasia since released as a 2cd set, and as a single lp, with dance of the hours. The story was based on a childrens fairy tale by e. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The walt disney records legacy collection version of fantasia gives the deluxe audio treatment to the legendary 1940 animated film, offering up a collectable, handsomely packaged fourdisc set that includes twodisc versions of both the original leopold stokowskiconducted soundtrack and the 1982 rerecording by famed arranger and orchestrator irwin kostal. Review of the fantasia 755 words 4 pages the sorcerers apprentice is a shorter piece with a clear storyline visually depicted, unlike other pieces where the animation was only meant to accent the musical piece. Fantasia faries dance of the sugar plum fairy youtube. Complete your tchaikovsky leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra collection. Musically, my favorite segment was arguably the most recognizable, the nutcracker suite. Four years after fantasia was released, the san francisco ballet staged the u. Fantasia is a 1940 american animated film produced by walt disney and released by walt disney productions.
Walt disney fantasia mickey the sorcerers apprentice by 94huan. In the nutcracker suite segment of the film, the fairies appear to perform the dance of the sugar plum fairies. It was the only one of his three ballet suites to have been compiled an published during the composers lifetime. The film consists of eight animated segments set to pieces of classical music conducted by leopold stokowski, seven of which. Up next in the nutcracker suite is the chinese dance.
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