The Opera and Ballet CD Music Collection HDC
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The Opera and Ballet CD Music Collection is a must-have for music lovers. This collection features some of the most famous opera and ballet performances from around the world.
Introduction
The Opera and Ballet CD Music Collection is the perfect choice for anyone who loves opera and ballet music. This extensive collection features famous opera and ballet pieces performed by some of the world’s most talented singers and dancers.
The Opera and Ballet CD Music Collection
The Opera and Ballet CD Music Collection is a comprehensive set of CDs that includes all recorded works of opera and ballet. It is one of the most complete collections of classical music ever assembled, and it is the perfect gift for any music lover.
The Nutcracker
The “Nutcracker” is a two-act ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The ballet was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a libretto by E.T.A. Hoffmann. It was first performed in Moscow on December 18, 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre, with Tchaikovsky himself conducting the orchestra. “The Nutcracker” has since become one of the most popular ballets in the world, and is often performed during the holiday season.
The music of “The Nutcracker” is some of the most iconic and well-known in all of classical music. The ballet’s opening number, “March of the Toy Soldiers”, is instantly recognizable, and the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” is one of Tchaikovsky’s most popular compositions. The entire ballet is full of beautiful, memorable music that has been enjoyed by audiences for over a century.
Swan Lake
Swan Lake is one of the most popular ballets in the world, and its music has been performed and recorded many times. This collection features four different recordings of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, each with its own unique interpretation. Choose from versions by the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and more.
Carmen
Carmen is an opera in four acts by French composer Georges Bizet. The libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on a novella of the same title by Prosper Mérimée. The opera was first performed on 3 March 1875 at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, and was not well received. Bizet died suddenly after the 33rd performance, unaware that the work would achieve international acclaim within the following ten years.
Carmen is set in southern Spain and depicts the story of Don José, a naïve soldier who is entranced by the gypsy Carmen. José abandons his career and his fiancée to pursue Carmen, only to be betrayed and rejected by her. Broken-hearted and humiliated, José kills Carmen in a jealous rage.
Conclusion
We hope you have enjoyed The Opera and Ballet CD Music Collection HDC. This collection offers a wide variety of opera and ballet music, performed by some of the world’s most talented musicians. We are confident that you will find many hours of listening pleasure in this collection.
