Classical Music and Ballet Bundle

Name: Classical Music and Ballet Bundle
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SKU: BN-95687-CLAB-NB
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Online offer Bundles Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov Tchaikovsky Bernard Cribbins Angela Rippon Johnny Morris Prunella Scales

Classical Music and Ballet Bundle

£21.00

£23.96

Summary

This audiobook bundle contains four musical tales from the from the Classical Music and Ballet series.

Embark on a musical journey with Rimsky-Korsakov's musical adaptation of 1001 Nights, complete with music performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra, the story opens with a young bride named Scheherazade who uses her imaginative stories to keep her new husband from executing her.

In Carnival of the Animals, a zoological fantasy by Saint-Saëns, the whole world is a sort of zoo and each piece accompanies a different animal, this vibrant ballet is performed by the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra.

In this narrated version of a now beloved ballet Swan Lake, follow the prince Siegfried as he meets the princess Odette, cursed by a sorcerer to turn into a swan in the night, performed by the Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra.

In The Nutcracker dance along as Clara is whisked off into a magical land by a Nutcracker transformed into a magical prince in this narrated version of a cherished ballet, Performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra.

Author Bio

Rimsky-Korsakov, a master of orchestration and a pivotal figure in Russian classical music, is celebrated for his vibrant compositions and captivating storytelling through music. Explore a rich selection of his works, including famous pieces like "Scheherazade," "The Flight of the Bumblebee," and "Capriccio Espagnol," each showcasing his unparalleled ability to bring stories to life with vivid musical imagery. Whether you are a classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Rimsky-Korsakov's masterpieces, this collection offers an inspiring journey through the legacy of one of Russia's most influential composers.

Narrator Bio

Bernard Cribbins was a distinguished British actor and narrator, renowned for his versatile voice and engaging storytelling ability. Born on 29 December 1928 in Oldham, Lancashire, Cribbins had a career spanning over seven decades, during which he became a beloved figure in British entertainment.

Cribbins’ work as a narrator is particularly celebrated in children's media. He is best known for his role as the narrator of "The Wombles," a popular children’s TV series from the 1970s, based on the books by Elisabeth Beresford. His unique voice brought the characters to life and made the environmentally conscious creatures beloved by generations of viewers

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Narrators

Bernard Cribbins, Angela Rippon, Johnny Morris, Prunella Scales

Authors

Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky

Duration

4 hours 3 minutes

Language

English

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