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Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, arranged for Brass Septet

Narrated by Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi (narrator)

Septura

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, arranged for Brass Septet

Awards:

The performances are sparkling – not quite the full Suite that’s normally performed, and I did miss the Danse chinoise which is omitted here, but perfectly-balanced and wonderfully light-footed...

David Smith, Presto Music, 29th Novemebr 2019

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Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, arranged for Brass Septet

Narrated by Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi (narrator)

Septura

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Awards:

The performances are sparkling – not quite the full Suite that’s normally performed, and I did miss the Danse chinoise which is omitted here, but perfectly-balanced and wonderfully light-footed...

David Smith, Presto Music, 29th Novemebr 2019

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Brass instruments are a vital part of the festive fabric of Christmas, and Tchaikovskys iconic ballet The Nutcracker is made even more joyful with the brassy brilliance of Septura. Narrated by pre-eminent actor Derek Jacobi, The Nutcracker is set on Christmas Eve, with music both rapturous and fantastical. It tells the story of how young Claras favourite present, a nutcracker shaped like a little man, turns into a handsome prince at midnight. Septura has been acclaimed by Brass Band World for its stylistic perfection and beautifully portrayed artistry (Music for Brass Septet 2, Naxos 8.573386).

  • Release date: 8th Nov 2019
  • Label: Naxos
  • Catalogue number: 8574157
  • Length: 64 minutes
  • Genre:

Contents and tracklist

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length3:04
  • Scott Lumsdaine (percussion)
  • Septura
Overture
Track length3:04
Now, at the Time of This Story
Work length0:58
  • Derek Jacobi (narrator)
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length2:20
No. 2, March of the Toy Soldiers
Track length2:20
The Children's Joy Knew No Bounds
Work length0:22
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length1:22
No. 3a, Children's Gallop and Dance of the Parents
Track length1:22
The Christmas Eve Party Having Assembled
Work length0:05
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length0:59
No. 3b Children's Gallop and Dance of the Parents
Track length0:59
Suddenly, The Children Both Exclaimed
Work length1:14
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length1:31
No. 4a, Arrival of Drosselmeyer
Track length1:31
The Children Were Reassured
Work length0:21
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length1:17
No. 4b, Arrival of Drosselmeyer
Track length1:17
Drosselmeyer Smiled
Work length0:17
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length0:33
No. 4c, Arrival of Drosselmeyer
Track length0:33
To Everyone's Delight
Work length0:09
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length1:00
No. 5a, Scene and Grandfather Waltz
Track length1:00
Then Drosselmeyer Wound Up Fritz's soldier
Work length0:12
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length1:06
No. 5b, Scene and Grandfather Waltz
Track length1:06
Clara and Fritz Were delighted
Work length2:24
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length1:55
No. 5c, Scene and Grandfather Waltz
Track length1:55
Eventually, unable to stand This commotion
Work length0:12
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length0:48
No. 5d, Grandfather Waltz
Track length0:48
The Evening Wore Away
Work length0:24
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length0:30
No. 6a, Clara and the Nutcracker
Track length0:30
The Clock Struck Midnight
Work length0:55
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length3:14
No. 6b, Clara and the Nutcracker
Track length3:14
Clara Heard a Shot Ring Out
Work length2:02
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length3:00
No. 7, The Battle
Track length3:00
But Clara Could No Longer Bear to Watch
Work length1:12
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length3:55
No. 8, A Pine Forest in Winter
Track length3:55
The Prince Led Clara
Work length0:40
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length0:47
No. 10, The Magic Castle in the Land of Sweets
Track length0:47
Chocolate Began, a Little Immodestly
Work length0:16
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length1:11
No. 12a, Divertissement. Chocolate [Spanish Dance]
Track length1:11
Coffee Told of the Nomadic Life
Work length0:09
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length4:13
No. 12b, Divertissement. Coffee [Arabian Dance]
Track length4:13
Russian Candy Canes
Work length0:10
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length1:05
No. 12d, Divertissement. Trepak [Russian Dance]
Track length1:05
Shy Danish Shepherdesses
Work length0:13
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length2:36
No. 12e, Divertissement. Dance of the Reed Flutes
Track length2:36
Suddenly All of the Exotic Flowers
Work length0:12
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length3:43
No. 13, Waltz of the Flowers
Track length3:43
And Then the Sugar Plum Fairy Herself
Work length0:24
  • Derek Jacobi (narrator), Scott Lumsdaine (percussion)
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length1:54
No. 14c, Pas de deux. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy
Track length1:54
The Sugar Plum Fairy's Cavalier Stepped Forward
Work length0:12
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length5:02
No. 14d, Pas de deux. Coda
Track length5:02
Finally the Prince Knelt on One Knee
Work length0:48
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (Excerpts Arr. for Brass Septet & Percussion)
Work length3:57
No. 15, Final Waltz
Track length3:57

Spotlight on this release

  • Septura on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker

    12th Dec 2019by David Smith

    David talks to Septura's Matthew Knight and Simon Cox about their newly-released recording of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, arranged for brass septet and narrated by Derek Jacobi.

    Classical Interview

  • 2019 Christmas Selections

    29th Nov 2019by David Smith

    David picks out three of this year's Christmas releases, featuring Septura (with guest appearance from Derek Jacobi), Stile Antico, and the late Stephen Cleobury in his valedictory service at the helm of Carols from King's.

    Classical Recording of the Week

Awards and reviews

  • Presto Recording of the Week
    29th November 2019

29th Novemebr 2019

The performances are sparkling – not quite the full Suite that’s normally performed, and I did miss the Danse chinoise which is omitted here, but perfectly-balanced and wonderfully light-footed in a way that might surprise those who haven’t heard Septura before.
David Smith

December 2019

Seriously impressive playing and engineering, and another Naxos bargain.
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