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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky  (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky)
Nutcracker, suite, Op. 71a
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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Genre
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Orchestral
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Suite
Compose Date
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1892
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23:12
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8
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The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a is a ballet composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky in 1892. It was first premiered on December 18, 1892, at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. The suite is a condensed version of the full-length ballet, The Nutcracker, which was not initially well-received but has since become one of the most popular ballets in the world. The Nutcracker Suite consists of eight movements, each of which is based on a different scene from the ballet. The first movement, "Miniature Overture," is a lively and festive introduction to the suite. The second movement, "March," is a rousing and energetic piece that is often used in Christmas parades and other holiday events. The third movement, "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," is a delicate and ethereal piece that features a celesta, a keyboard instrument that produces a bell-like sound. The fourth movement, "Russian Dance (Trepak)," is a lively and boisterous dance that features a fast tempo and intricate rhythms. The fifth movement, "Arabian Dance," is a slow and exotic piece that features a sinuous melody and a hypnotic rhythm. The sixth movement, "Chinese Dance," is a playful and whimsical piece that features a pentatonic melody and a lively rhythm. The seventh movement, "Dance of the Reed Pipes," is a gentle and pastoral piece that features a woodwind ensemble. The final movement, "Waltz of the Flowers," is a grand and majestic piece that features a full orchestra and a soaring melody. The Nutcracker Suite is characterized by Tchaikovsky's lush and colorful orchestration, as well as his gift for melody and rhythm. The suite is a perfect example of Tchaikovsky's ability to create music that is both accessible and sophisticated, and it has become a beloved holiday tradition around the world.
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Nutcracker, Suite, Op.71a  II. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy: Andante ma non troppo
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