Royal Ballet Gala
The greatest orchestral recording ever
The depiction of the orchestra is unwavering, from the panorama to the members. Stringed instruments fill the front of the stage abundantly, and brass blows heavy wind pressure from far away. Even woodwind instruments shake the air of the stage and resound sweetly. For half a century, it has held legendary status as the finest recording of engineer Kenneth Wilkinson. The avant-garde that recorded the acoustics of the hall and the whole orchestra in a huge size still shows no signs of being surpassed. (Excerpt from "Classical Masterpiece Recording Ultimate Guide" written by Mamoru Shima published by our company)
recorded music
Disc 1
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (excerpt)
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (excerpts)
March / Konpeito Fairy Dance / Arabian Dance (Coffee) / Chinese Dance (Tea) / Foot Flute Dance / Flower Waltz
Rossini/Respighi: The Quirky Shop (excerpt)
Rossini/Respighi: La Boutique Fantasque (excerpts)
Tarantella/Andantino Mosso/Cancan
Delibes: Coppelia (excerpt)
Delibes: Coppélia (excerpts)
Introduction and Mazurka / Introduction and Waltz / Chardas / Waltz of the Dolls
Adan: Giselle (excerpt)
Adam: Giselle (excerpts)
Introduction and Waltz/Pas de Deux and Variation
Disc 2
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (excerpt)
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (excerpts)
Scene/Dance of the Little Swans (Pas de Quatre)/Scene-Pas de Deux/Waltz
Schumann: Carnaval (excerpt) (arr. Glazunov, Rimsky-Korsakov)
Schumann: Carnaval (excerpts) (orch. Glazunov, Rimsky-Korsakov)
Clown/Encounter/Confession/Pantalon and Columbine
Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty (excerpt)
Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty (excerpts)
Introduction - Lilac Fairy / Rose Adagio - Pa d'Axion / Waltz
Chopin: Les Sylphides (excerpt) (arr. Douglas)
Chopin: Les Sylphides (excerpts) (orch.Douglas)
Prelude/Mazurka/Waltz
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
Recorded: Kingsway Hall, London, January 1959
Recording: Kingsway Hall, London, 13-16 January 1959
Recording Producer: Michael Williamson
Balance Engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson
■Disc format: SACD (single layer) + CD, 4-disc set*Royal Ballet Gala
The greatest orchestral recording ever
The depiction of the orchestra is unwavering, from the panorama to the members. Stringed instruments fill the front of the stage abundantly, and brass blows heavy wind pressure from far away. Even woodwind instruments shake the air of the stage and resound sweetly. For half a century, it has held legendary status as the finest recording of engineer Kenneth Wilkinson. The avant-garde that recorded the acoustics of the hall and the whole orchestra in a huge size still shows no signs of being surpassed. (Excerpt from "Classical Masterpiece Recording Ultimate Guide" written by Mamoru Shima published by our company)
recorded music
Disc 1
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (excerpts)
March / Konpeito Fairy Dance / Arabian Dance (Coffee) / Chinese Dance (Tea) / Foot Flute Dance / Flower Waltz
Rossini/Respighi: La Boutique Fantasque (excerpts)
Tarantella/Andantino Mosso/Cancan
Delibes: Coppélia (excerpts)
Introduction and Mazurka / Introduction and Waltz / Chardas / Waltz of the Dolls
Adam: Giselle (excerpts)
Introduction and Waltz/Pas de Deux and Variation
Disc 2
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (excerpts)
Scene/Dance of the Little Swans (Pas de Quatre)/Scene-Pas de Deux/Waltz
Schumann: Carnaval (excerpts) (orch. Glazunov, Rimsky-Korsakov)
Clown/Encounter/Confession/Pantalon and Columbine
Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty (excerpts)
Introduction - Lilac Fairy / Rose Adagio - Pa d'Axion / Waltz
Chopin: Les Sylphides (excerpts) (orch.Douglas)
Prelude/Mazurka/Waltz
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
Recording: Kingsway Hall, London, 13-16 January 1959
Recording Producer: Michael Williamson
Balance Engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson
■Disc format: SACD (single layer) + CD, 4-disc set*
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