Today’s ‘long’ piece is a little longer than most that I have shared. Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet has become an oft performed piece of music at this time of the year. The version I am sharing was live streamed just a few days ago from Moscow and features the Russian National Youth Symphony Orchestra.<\/p>\n
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In this performance there is no dancing – instead the music is illustrated by two ladies creating sand art – which is projected on to the large screen behind the orchestra. I found it really interesting, if a little frustrating that – unlike in the concert hall – you cannot decide for yourself whether to watch the screen or the orchestra and have to rely on the director. They were certainly skilled artists.<\/p>\n
One thing that struck me while I listened is that although there are plenty of very well known parts of this music – the really ‘famous’ bits all come towards the end – so you would have to be patient if all you want to listen to is the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy for instance \ud83d\ude03<\/p>\n
There is a long preparatory bit of this video, so the link I am giving is to just before the music actually starts.<\/p>\n