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Composer(s): Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich
Lyricist(s): Knight, Matthew
Arranger(s): Cox, Simon; Knight, Matthew
Ensemble(s): Septura
Artist(s): Lumsdaine, Scott; Jacobi, Derek
Label: Naxos
Genre: Chamber Music
Period: Contemporary; Romantic
Catalogue No: 8.574157
Barcode: 747313415779
Release Date: 11/2019
TCHAIKOVSKY, P.I.: Nutcracker (The) (arr. M. Knight and S. Cox for brass septet and percussion) (version with narration) (Jacobi, Septura, Lumsdaine)
Brass instruments are a vital part of the festive fabric of Christmas, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet The Nutcracker is made even more joyful with the brassy brilliance of Septura. Narrated by pre-eminent actor Derek Jacobi, The Nutcracker is set on Christmas Eve, with music both rapturous and fantastical. It tells the story of how young Clara’s favourite present, a nutcracker shaped like a little man, turns into a handsome prince at midnight. Septura has been acclaimed by Brass Band World for its ‘stylistic perfection’ and ‘beautifully portrayed artistry’ (Music for Brass Septet • 2, Naxos 8.573386).
Tracklist
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich
Cox, Simon - Arranger
Knight, Matthew - Arranger
Knight, Matthew - Lyricist
Cox, Simon - Arranger
Knight, Matthew - Arranger
Knight, Matthew - Lyricist
Septura (Ensemble)
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
Lumsdaine, Scott (percussion)
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
Lumsdaine, Scott (percussion)
|  | 1 | Miniature Overture | 03:05 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 2 | Narration: Now, at the time of this story… | 00:58 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 3 | Act I: March | 02:21 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 4 | Narration: The children's joy knew no bounds… | 00:23 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 5 | Act I: Children's Galop and Entry of the Parents | 01:23 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 6 | Narration: The Christmas Eve party having assembled… | 05:17 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 7 | Act I: Dance: Allegro | 01:00 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 8 | Narration: Suddenly the children both exclaimed… | 01:14 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 9 | Act I: Arrival of Drosselmeyer: Andantino | 01:31 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 10 | Narration: The children were reassured… | 00:22 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 11 | Act I: Cabbage and Pâté: Andantino | 01:17 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 12 | Narration: Drosselmeyer smiled… | 00:17 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 13 | Act I: Drosselmeyer's Gifts: Allegro molto vivace | 00:34 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 14 | Narration: To everyone’s delight… | 00:10 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 15 | Act I: Doll's Waltz: Tempo di valse | 01:01 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 16 | Narration: Then Drosselmeyer wound up Fritz's soldier… | 00:12 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 17 | Act I: Toy Soldier: Presto | 01:07 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 18 | Narration: Clara and Fritz were delighted… | 02:25 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 19 | Act I: Berceuse: Andante | 01:55 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 20 | Narration: Eventually, unable to stand this commotion… | 00:13 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 21 | Act I: Grandfather's Dance: Tempo di Grossvater | 00:49 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 22 | Narration: The evening wore away… | 00:24 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 23 | Act I: The Moonlit Living Room: Allegro giusto | 00:30 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 24 | Narration: The clock struck midnight… | 00:56 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 25 | Act I: The Mice and the Christmas Tree: Più allegro | 03:15 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 26 | Narration: Clara heard a shot ring out… | 02:03 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 27 | Act I: The Battle | 03:00 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 28 | Narration: But Clara could no longer bear to watch… | 01:12 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 29 | Act I: A Forest of Fir Trees in Winter | 03:56 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 30 | Narration: The Prince led Clara… | 00:41 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 31 | Act II: The Palace of Confituremburg: Allegro brillante | 00:47 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 32 | Narration: Chocolate began, a little immodestly… | 00:17 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 33 | Act II: Chocolate: Spanish Dance | 01:12 |
Septura (Ensemble)
Lumsdaine, Scott (percussion)
Lumsdaine, Scott (percussion)
| | 34 | Narration: Coffee told of the nomadic life… | 00:10 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 35 | Act II: Coffee: Arabian Dance | 04:14 |
Septura (Ensemble)
Lumsdaine, Scott (percussion)
Lumsdaine, Scott (percussion)
| | 36 | Narration: Russian candy canes… | 00:11 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 37 | Act II: Trepak: Russian Dance | 01:06 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 38 | Narration: Shy Danish shepherdesses… | 00:13 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 39 | Act II: Dance of the Mirlitons | 02:37 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 40 | Narration: Suddenly all of the exotic flowers… | 00:13 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 41 | Act II: Waltz of the Flowers | 03:44 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 42 | Narration: And then the Sugar Plum Fairy herself… | 00:25 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 43 | Act II: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy | 01:54 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 44 | Narration: The Sugar Plum Fairy's Cavalier stepped forward… | 00:12 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 45 | Act II: Pas de Deux | 05:03 |
Septura (Ensemble)
| | 46 | Narration: Finally the Prince knelt on one knee… | 00:48 |
Jacobi, Derek (narrator)
| | 47 | Act II: Final Waltz | 04:00 |
Septura (Ensemble)
Total Playing Time: 01:10:37