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The second of Tchaikovsky's three full length ballets, the Sleeping Beauty was initially given a lukewarm reception by the Tsar. Today it is regarded as the greatest achievement of Russian ballet music in the 19th century. Based on the Perrault fairy-tale La belle au bois dormant and choreographed by the legendary Petipa, this work overflows with radiant and joyous inventiveness. These highlights are taken from the complete recording on Naxos 8.550490-92, given * recommended status by the Penguin Guide which praises Andrew Mogrelia's conducting for it's 'warmth, grace and vitality'. Andrew Mogrelia has had a varied career of concerts, recording and work with major dance companies. He has worked with the English National, Dutch National, Finnish National, Norwegian National ballets, Netherlands Dance Theatre, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Australian Ballet, West Australian Ballet and American Ballet Theater. Album Tracks 1. Introduction 2. Marche - Entree Du Roi Florestan Et Sa Cour 3. Scene Dansante - Entree Des Fees Bonnes 4. Pas de Six Adagio 5. Coulante, Fleur de Farine 6. Fee Aux Miettes 7. Canari Qui Chante 8. Violente 9. Fee Des Lilas 10. Coda 11. Valse 12. Pas D'action Adagio 13. Coda 14. Finale 15. The Vision and the Sleeping Beauty Awakened Entr'acte Et Scene 16. Panorama 17. Entr'acte Symphonique (Le Sommeil) Et Scene - the Sleep 18. Finale 19. The Wedding Marche - Festive Procession 20. Polacca - Cortege Des Contes de Fees 21. Pas de Quatre Introduction 22. La Fee - Argent 23. La Fee - Diamant 24. Pas de Quatre - Adagio 25. Cendrillon Et Le Prince Fortune 26. Coda 27. Apotheose
