Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Highlights

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Free Music Review: The Best of Sleeping Beauty
Hit: 5 Stars

George Weldon, who died all too young in 1963 (while on tour in Australia), was long associated with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, long before Sir Simon Rattle achieved worldwide recognition as musical director of that fine British orchestra. Weldon sought clear, definitive performances from the musicians and this is quite apparent in this recording with London's Philharmonia Orchestra (an ensemble created by the late Walter Legge, primarily to make recordings).

There are many, many fine points in this recording. It certainly shows why Tchaikovsky was such a master melodist and orchestrator. At times one can almost see the spectacular dancing that usually goes with this music. One can also remember the very wonderful story of the sleeping princess who awaits a kiss from a brave, handsome, young price. The Walt Disney animated feature in 1959 brought both Tchaikovsky's music and the story to life. However, the music stands on its own and this recording, modestly priced, is a "must" for any basic classical library.

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