The Nutcracker

Not getting more Russian than this: Jurowski's Nutcracker from Moscow Alongside his role as chief conductor of the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Vladimir Jurowski also conducts the symphony orchestra of the Russian State Academy, once the orchestra of the legendary Evgeni Svetlanov. With the ballet "Swan Lake" Jurowski and his orchestra from Moscow achieved worldwide success last year. Now, fitting for the season, comes "The Nutcracker", probably the most popular ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. With a rich string sound, delightfully warm woodwinds and stunning orchestral virtuosity, Jurowski meets all expectations of an original Russian interpretation of this musically timeless and inspiring work.