This is a vintage RCA Victor Red Seal LP featuring two delightful ballet compositions, "Gaîté Parisienne" by Jacques Offenbach and "Gayne Ballet Suite" by Aram Khatchaturian, performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra under the baton of Arthur Fiedler.
The album opens with Offenbach's "Gaîté Parisienne," a playful and energetic work presented by the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. The first part of the piece features a lively introduction and a cheerful can-can, while the conclusion brings a joyful and festive mood to the listener.
The second part of the album features Khachaturian's "Gayne Ballet Suite," a four-part work that showcases the composer's mastery of rhythm and melody. The first part, "Lesginka," is a lively and dynamic dance, followed by the graceful and delicate "Dance of the Rose Maidens." The third part, "Dance of the Kurds," is a rhythmic and powerful piece that builds up to the famous "Sabre Dance," an iconic and thrilling composition that has become a popular classic.
This RCA Victor Red Seal LP captures the Boston Pops Orchestra's exquisite performance of these two masterpieces, conducted by the legendary Arthur Fiedler.