Ernest Ansermet - Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - Speakers Corner LP

180-Gram 2LP • Speakers Corner Reissue

Here is a true delight for ballet fans and music lovers: Ernest Ansermet and his Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in a masterly account of Tchaikovsky's most popular ballet, Swan Lake. Offered on a double LP, this highlights compilation gathers the score's most beautiful and expressive scenes — from precise, contrasting winds to the sweetly dreamy waltzes — capturing both the fairy tale's tragedy and its festive dance scenes. Reissued by Speakers Corner from the original Decca recording.

Features

• 180-gram vinyl, 2LP
• Speakers Corner reissue of Decca SXL 2107-8
• Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, conducted by Ernest Ansermet
• Label: Decca

Track Listing

Side A:

1. Introduction (Moderato Assai)
2. No. 1 Scène (Allegro Giusto)
3. No. 2 Valse
4. No. 4 Pas de Trois (Intrada; Allegro Semplice; Allegro Semplice; Allegro; Coda)

Side B:

1. No. 7 Sujet
2. No. 8 Danse des Coupes (Tempo di Polacca)
3. No. 10 Scène (Moderato)
4. No. 11 Scène (Allegro Moderato)
5. No. 12 Scène (Allegro)
6. No. 13a Tempo di Valse
7. No. 13b Andante non troppo

Side C:

1. No. 13d Allegro Moderato
2. No. 13f Tempo di Valse
3. No. 13b Moderato Assai
4. No. 13g Coda (Allegro Vivace)
5. No. 15 Allegro Giusto
6. No. 17 Scène et Valse
7. No. 18 Scène (Allegro)
8. No. 21 Danse Espagnole
9. No. 22 Danse Napolitaine

Side D:

1. No. 23 Mazurka
2. No. 20 Danse Hongroise
3. No. 5 Pas de Deux (Intrada; Andante; Tempo di Valse; Coda)
4. No. 28 Scène (Allegro Agitato)
5. No. 29 Scène Finale (Andante – Allegro Agitato)