Grand Pas De Deux, Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky/Delgado

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This is a reasonably comprehensive transcription for piano of the Nutcracker Grand Pas De Deux to replace, or at least improve on, the sketchier version I recorded a few years ago. That earlier recording was done almost entirely by ear and included many simplifications. This one I wrote adhering closely to the orchestral original, and it doesn't miss out on anything other than the slightly hysterical flutes that appear on the return of the main theme just before the coda.

[@apolodoro11]

I've been an amateur pianist since my 9th birthday, my mother was a piano teacher. Now I'm 81, a retired philosophy professor, enjoying pianists in KZbin. You are a skilled piano player in technical execution, indeed, but more so an inspired emotional artist in tune with one of the most gifted composer of all time. You are abre to channel him in this particular experience he had in frustration of a ballet for commission and the deep feeling of care for his sister... it's a well known story. You made it alive again

[@cgibabyhand]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@nickart4506]

And here I thought I had found every single Nutcracker Grand Pas De Deux Piano adaptation on youtube and then your two versions show up! What a treat. I would love for you to publish the sheet music so we could check out the differences to the Pletnev adaptation on paper :)

[@AaronAlterman]

I just adore how relaxed your hands stay for every second. In that build up near the middle my hands always tense up. Well done.

[@PedroAugusto_mr]

Amazing!

[@SubtleSavageIowaUS]

Thrilling! Goose bumps!

[@andreahenrique8687]

Just loved it! Can you share the music sheet?

[@tonimikael]

Bravo!

[@user-be8pj3tz5g]

😍😍😍

[@Balletislife625]

Amazing! You should move the camera so people can see exactly what you’re doing

[@neaderivia605]

well done😁