The Nutcracker Suit for Guitar Orchestra

Stephen Bennett (Artist, Composer), Tchaikovsky (Composer, Performer), none (Conductor), Stephen Bennett Guitar Orchestra (Orchestra), Stephen Bennett (eight guitars) (Performer), Stephen Bennett (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Tchaikovsky, Stephen Bennett (eight guitars)
• Orchestra: Stephen Bennett Guitar Orchestra
• Conductor: none
• Composer: Stephen Bennett, Tchaikovsky
• Audio CD (December 21, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Label: Cimirron/Rainbird Records
• ASIN: B00000IQ3A
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,518 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Miniature Overture

2. March

3. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

4. Russion Dance (Trepak)

5. Arabian Dance

6. Chinese Dance

7. Dance of the Reed Pipes

8. Waltz of the Flowers

9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlement/Twas in the Moon of Wintertime

10. Joy to the World

11. Silver Bells

12. In the Bleak Midwinter

13. Sleigh Ride

14. Auld Lang Syne

Editorial Reviews

Review

There are a number of Nutcracker recordings - none more passionate, vibrant or joyous than Stephen Bennett's. --George Maida of WCVE NPR in Richmond, VA

Product Description

Stephen arranged Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite for eight guitars, and then played all the parts! This CD includes 20th century holiday favorites, as well.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Alternate view..., May 11, 2009

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fl - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Nutcracker Suit for Guitar Orchestra (Audio CD)

I bought this based mainly on the previous four rave reviews. Unfortunately, not only are the arrangements here uninspired, but the title of the album is misleading-- included on the album are only very short excerpts from the Nutcracker; the rest of the album is filled with (also uninspired) Christmas music.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What little I've heard is wondrous and silky, July 10, 2000

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Aviva Rothschild (Boulder, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Nutcracker Suit for Guitar Orchestra (Audio CD)

I know this CD from only one track that appeared on a sampler CD from CD Review magazine a zillion years ago. If the rest of the album is like this track, what a splendid alternative Nutcracker this is! Soaring and beautiful, rich and mellow; I do hope this CD becomes easily available!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Xmas Acoustic Guitar, December 1, 2008

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M. Hotopp (Rockford, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Nutcracker Suit for Guitar Orchestra (Audio CD)

I own several Stephen Bennett CD's. The man is a genius with the acoustic guitar, steel guitar and harp guitar (my personal favorite). What he's done with the Nutcracker Suit is pure gold. Enjoy this cd while driving in your car to visit friends and relatives during the holiday season.