The nutcracker suite, a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys nowclassic christmas ballet the nutcracker, is a personified depiction of the changing of the seasons. Score,set of parts sheet music by peter ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys dance of the sugar plum fairy in the movie fantasia by walt disney 1940. Walt disney fantasia mickey the sorcerers apprentice by 94huan. Tchaikovsky nutcracker suite fantasia summer and autumn by. Fantasia 2000 takes the concept and improves on it. In fact, fantasia may have done more for the nutcracker as a piece of music than for any other piece featured in the film. It features a number of different scenes within, with their own music respectively. Tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers nutcracker disney animation. The first is a vibrant pastel study on black paper of the russian dance. The mushroom dance from fantasia 1940 w the nutcracker suite. Tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite dance of the reed flutes.
Tchaikovsky march from the nutcracker sheet music for. Other iconic moments from disneys stunning footage, such as mickey mouse as he dabbles in. Tchaikovsky s nutcracker suite came first chronologically out of the three scenes mentioned. It wasnt that tchaikovsky hated the music, he hated the public who loved it. Fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for string. Connecting the nutcracker and the four realms to walt. Far more interesting are the animated dances from tchaikovskys nutcracker suite, and the whimsical treatment of ponchiellis dance of the hours or mickeys struggle with the dancing brooms in the sorcerers apprentice, the conceptual core of the picture. As master of ceremonies deems taylor points out, there is no nutcracker on the screen. 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.
Fantasia dvd, 2000, restored fulllength version 241 product ratings. The nutcracker suite features a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys classic ballet the nutcracker. Deleted video private video disneys fantasia final chapter part 1 by swingmaster. In 1940, tchaikovskys 1892 ballet was relatively obscure. Every number was acclaimed and repeated, and the suite became an instant hit. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Tchaikovsky began work in february 1891, continuing his efforts while on an american tour later that year for the opening of carnegie hall. The nutcracker suite features a selection of pieces from tchaikovsky s classic ballet the nutcracker. The compositions included in the program are as follows. Like its predecessor, fantasia 2000 consists of animated segments set to pieces of classical music. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Three scenes that happened to stick out to me are tchaikovsky s nutcracker suite, stravinskys rite of spring, and dance of the hours by ponchielli. Johann sebastian bachs toccata and fugue in d minor using abstract imagery, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky s the nutcracker suite with the theme of seasonal changes, paul dukas the sorcerers apprentice starring mickey mouse as an apprentice whose magic spins out of control, igor. The story was based on a childrens fairy tale by e. The nutcracker suite was not one of tchaikovskys favourite pieces of his work but it is definitely one of the most popular ballets around the world. In the nutcracker suite segment of the film, the fairies appear to perform the dance of the sugar plum fairies.
The sorcerers apprentice starring, as intended, mickey mouse, is wonderfully inventive and amusing. Alex traces the connection between walt disneys fantasia in 1940 and the american debut of the classic ballet in 1954 to disneys new. This was tchaikovskys last ballet, from which he compiled a. Nutcracker suite by tchaikovsky go unlimited try now get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Walt disney fantasia mickey the sorcerers apprentice. Its a very old story, one that goes back almost 2, 000 years. Disney shares one of its crown jewels of feature animation with symphony silicon valley, accompanying scenes from walt disneys original fantasia 1940 and disney fantasia 2000, highlighting a selection of the magnificent repertoire from both films including tchaikovsky s the nutcracker suite. Fantasia is a 1940 american animated film produced by walt disney and released by walt. Disney shares one of its crown jewels of feature animation with symphony silicon valley, accompanying scenes from walt disneys original fantasia 1940 and disney fantasia 2000, highlighting a selection of the magnificent repertoire from both films including tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite. Jun 03, 2011 and again, enjoy all the nice colors and textures going on, and appreciate how imaginative and visually evocative tchaikovskys writing is. Choose from 3 different sets of fantasia 2000 flashcards on quizlet. Fantasia faries dance of the sugar plum fairy youtube.
Learn fantasia 2000 with free interactive flashcards. The nutcracker suite, a selection of pieces from tchaikovsky s nowclassic christmas ballet the nutcracker, is a personified depiction of the changing of the seasons. How disney turned tchaikovskys nutcracker into a ballet. The design for the excerpts from tchaikovsky s nutcracker suite, an enchanted forest peopled by mushroom chinamen and cossacks as dancing flowers, is a visual and aural feast.
Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, details allmusic. It was the only one of his three ballet suites to have been compiled an published during the composers lifetime. Petersburg branch of the musical society on march 19, 1892. His homeward journey took him through paris, where he discovered a new instrument. Popular romantic composer of 6 symphones and some of the world most performed ballets.
George bruns first effort under the walt disney aegis adapts the tchaikovsky ballet sleeping beauty, and the result remains one of the most enchanting and mature. Print and download fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for flute quartet sheet music. Unlike the original ballet, this fantasia adaptation has no real plot. 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. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet waltz of the. The first fantasia, a movie far ahead of its time, features selections from tchaikovskys nutcracker suite and the sorcerers apprentice, the latter segment starred none other than mickey mouse in one of his most iconic roles. In the celestas ethereal notes, tchaikovsky recognized the voice. Dec 23, 2010 music composed for dancing was obviously intended to be seen and works especially well in fantasia, such as the passages from tchaikovsky s nutcracker suite. Mar 30, 2015 in fact, fantasia may have done more for the nutcracker as a piece of music than for any other piece featured in the film. Fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for flute quartet.
The complete ballet was first performed on december 17, 1892. Tchaikovsky compiled his suite from the ballet the nutcracker, op. As a matter of fact, in this case, the story came first and the composer wrote the music to go with it. To celebrate this enduring classic and seasonal hallmark, disney. From a strictly professional point of view, tchaikovsky should have been a happy man in 1890. When they are done, they are followed by the summer fairies, who change the season to. 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. Did tchaikovsky really detest the nutcracker suite. Many of tchaikovskys works are among the most widelyrecognized pieces in all of classical music. Surprisingly, the nutcracker suite section of fantasia was not directly inspired by the now famous christmastime ballet, the nutcracker. 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. But also personified depictions of other naturalistic or animalistic beings. The concert fantasia received many performances in the first 20 years of its existence.
Disney shares one of its crown jewels of feature animation with a live orchestra concert accompanying scenes from walt disneys original fantasia 1940 and disney fantasia 2000, highlighting a selection of the magnificent repertoire from both films including tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite. Selections from the ballet suite underscore scenes depicting the changing of the seasons from summer to autumn to winter. The nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia music. Fantasia dvd, 2000, restored fulllength version for.
Cw 32, popularly known as the nutcracker suite, in january and february 1892. Tchaikovsky, leopold stokowski, philadelphia orchestra, ponchielli tchaikovsky. Fantasia dvd, 2000, restored fulllength version for sale. The nutcracker suite is a personified depiction of the changing of the seasons. The first fantasia, a movie far ahead of its time, features selections from tchaikovsky s nutcracker suite and the sorcerers apprentice, the latter segment starred none other than mickey mouse in one of his most iconic roles. The nutcracker suite, a selection of pieces from tchaikovskys now.
Disneys fantasia and fantasia 2000 ravinia festival. Cw 14, is a fairy ballet in 2 acts and 3 scenes, written and orchestrated by tchaikovsky between february 1891 and april 1892. Fantasia 2000 takes the concept and improves on it using modern animation techniques. Ernst, it is the 38th disney animated feature film and sequel to fantasia 1940. Nutcracker suite is the second installment in fantasia. Finally acknowledged as the greatest russian composer, he had produced symphonies, concertos, ballets, and his latest opera, the queen of spades, had been hailed as a masterpiece. The nutcracker suite is the second segment of the 1940 disney film fantasia. Fantasia art from the nutcracker suite on december 14, bonhams will be offering these two works from tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite segment of walt disneys fantasia 1940.
Tchaikovsky, ponchielli leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra. Tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers from disneys with love youtube. May 12, 20 fantasia disney nutcracker suite tchaikovsky. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Print and download fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for string orchestra sheet music. The first to perform are the dewdrop fairies, who make dewdrops in flowers and webs. May 12, 20 may 12, 20 fantasia disney nutcracker suite tchaikovsky. See more ideas about fantasia disney, disney and fantasia. Tchaikovsky, ponchielli leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra the nutcracker suite from walt disneys fantasia dance of the hours. I gave them a masterpiece in swan lake, he is reported to have said, but all they want from me is fluff. Music composed for dancing was obviously intended to be seen and works especially well in fantasia, such as the passages from tchaikovskys. Fantasia from the nutcracker suite march for string orchestra. Fantasia 2000 is a 1999 american animated film produced by walt disney feature animation and released by walt disney pictures. Deems taylor in disneys fantasia said that tchaikovsky hated his nutcracker suite.
Tchaikovskys 1892 ballet the nutcracker has become a holiday favorite. Tchaikovskys nutcracker suite came first chronologically out of the three scenes mentioned. The nutcracker suite should not be mistaken for the complete ballet. In 1940, tchaikovsky s 1892 ballet was relatively obscure. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker ballet waltz of the flowers. The numbers chosen by tchaikovsky for the nutcracker suite and their sequence within the suite are as follows. Nov 27, 2009 tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers nutcracker disney animation. Fantasia disney nutcracker suite tchaikovsky fantasia. Dec 12, 2011 fantasia art from the nutcracker suite on december 14, bonhams will be offering these two works from tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite segment of walt disneys fantasia 1940.
And now were going to hear a piece of music that tells a very definite story. Find leopold stokowski discography, albums and singles on allmusic. However, disneys interpretation for fantasia does not contain any actual nutcrackers. Later on, dance of the hours was dropped and the nutcracker suite was replaced by rhapsody in blue during the last few months of production following the.
Nutcracker suite simple english wikipedia, the free. Other iconic moments from disneys stunning footage, such as mickey mouse as he dabbles in magic in. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite with the theme of seasonal changes, paul dukas the sorcerers apprentice starring mickey mouse as an apprentice whose magic spins out of control, igor stravinskys the rite of spring set to the evolution of the. The nutcracker suite dancers are characters who appear in the nutcracker suite segment of the film, fantasia. Tchaikovsky nutcracker suite fantasia summer and autumn by sircephas28. How disney turned tchaikovskys nutcracker into a ballet of. Connecting the nutcracker and the four realms to walt disneys. Three scenes that happened to stick out to me are tchaikovskys nutcracker suite, stravinskys rite of spring, and dance of the hours by ponchielli.
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