Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker Highlights (CD, 1989, LaserLight Digital 15 146, Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Peter Wohlert)

Why This CD Matters
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Op. 71 has become one of the most closely associated classical works with the Christmas season, with its character dances and waltzes remaining central to the ballet repertoire. This highlights program includes the March, Dance Scene, Waltz of the Flowers, Pas de deux, and the extended Divertissement containing the Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, and Russian dances. The Berlin Symphony Orchestra performs under conductor Peter Wohlert in a digital recording running approximately 63 minutes.

Collector Note
This 1989 LaserLight Digital CD carries catalog number 15 146 and barcode 018111514620. The program presents ten indexed selections drawn from The Nutcracker, including the six-part No. 12 Divertissement as a single 11:59 track. The back insert identifies Delta Music Inc. and Los Angeles, California, while the cover credits the Berlin Symphony Orchestra and conductor Peter Wohlert.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Digital Recording
Label: LaserLight Digital
Country: Not specified
Released: 1989
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic, Ballet

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
No. 2 March – 2:45
No. 4 Dance Scene – 6:03
No. 5 Scene And The Grandfather Dance – 7:06
No. 6 Scene – 7:07
No. 7 Scene – 3:31
No. 8 Scene – 3:50
No. 12 Divertissement – 11:59
Chocolate (Spanish Dance)
Coffee (Arabian Dance)
Tea (Chinese Dance)
Trepak (Russian Dance)
Dance Of The Toy Flutes
The Clown
No. 13 Waltz Of The Flowers – 6:37
No. 14 Pas de deux – 9:23
No. 15 Closing Waltz And Grand Finale – 5:17

Shipping & Handling
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Packed securely for safe delivery.

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