Tchaikovsky / Septura / Smith Nutcracker CD

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (arr. M. Knight and S. Cox for brass septet and percussion) (version with narration) 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 preeminent 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 favorite present, a nutcracker shaped like a little man, turns into a handsome prince at midnight. Septura has been acclaimed by Brass Band World for it's 'stylistic perfection' and 'beautifully portrayed artistry.'

1. 1. Miniature Overture 2. 2. Narration: Now, at the Time of This Story 3. 3. Act I: March 4. 4. Narration: The Children's Joy Knew No Bounds 5. 5. Act I: Children's Galop and Entry of the Parents 6. 6. Narration: The Christmas Eve Party Having Assembled 7. 7. Act I: Dance: Allegro 8. 8. Narration: Suddenly the Children Both Exclaimed 9. 9. Act I: Arrival of Drosselmeyer: Andantino 10. 10. Narration: The Children Were Reassured 11. 11. Act I: Cabbage and PT?: Andantino 12. 12. Narration: Drosselmeyer Smiled 13. 13. Act I: Drosselmeyer's Gifts: Allegro Molto Vivace 14. 14. Narration: To Everyone's Delight 15. 15. Act I: Doll's Waltz: Tempo Di Valse 16. 16. Narration: Then Drosselmeyer Wound Up Fritz's Soldier 17. 17. Act I: Toy Soldier: Presto 18. 18. Narration: Clara and Fritz Were Delighted: 19. 19. Act I: Berceuse: Andante 20. 20. Narration: Eventually, Unable to Stand This Commotion 21. 21. Act I: Grandfather's Dance: Tempo Di Grossvater 22. 22. Narration: The Evening Wore Away 23. 23. Act I: The Moonlit Living Room: Allegro Giusto 24. 24. Narration: The Clock Struck Midnight 25. 25. Act I: The Mice and the Christmas Tree: Pi? Allegro 26. 26. Narration: Clara Heard a Shot Ring Out 27. 27. Act I: The Battle :: 28. 28. Narration: But Clara Could No Longer Bear to Watch 29. 29. Act I: A Forest of Fir Trees in Winter 30. 30. Narration: The Prince Led Clara 31. 31. Act II: The Palace of Confituremburg: Allegro Brillante 32. 32. Narration: Chocolate Began, a Little Immodestly 33. 33. Act II: Chocolate: Spanish Dance 34. 34. Narration: Coffee Told of the Nomadic Life 35. 35. Act II: Coffee: Arabian Dance 36. 36. Narration: Russian Candy Canes 37. 37. Act II: Trepak: Russian Dance 38. 38. Narration: Shy Danish Shepherdesses 39. 39. Act II: Dance of the Mirlitons 40. 40. Narration: Suddenly All of the Exotic Flowers 41. 41. Act II: Waltz of the Flowers 42. 42. Narration: And Then the Sugar Plum Fairy Herself 43. 43. Act II: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy 44. 44. Narration: The Sugar Plum Fairy's Cavalier Stepped Forward 45. 45. Act II: Pas de Deux 46. 46. Narration: Finally the Prince Knelt on One Knee 47. 47. Act II: Final Waltz