Tchaikovsky's "Pas de Deux" from the Nutcracker for Cello and Harp

We are thrilled to share the first installment of #NutcrackerAtHome featuring Benjamin Krug (cello) and Grace Browning (harp) performing their arrangement of the "Pas de Deux" from Act II. Visit rpo.org for more!
Audio Editing by Douglas Ashbaugh

[@gabbyvelasquez3767]

this song is so special to me. my grandma and i used to watch this ballet every christmas when i was growing up. she passed away a few years back of cancer, but every christmas i remember her by seeing the nutcracker. this song in particular makes me long to be in her arms again. i always thought she would be there one day to see me walk down the aisle but i think with this song it might feel like she's with me that day anyways, at least, in spirit.

[@lycomedes]

You will meet again in Heaven.

[@imagaybanana2004]

Reading this choked me up. I’m so very sorry that you had to suffer such a loss. I’m sure she will be by your side when your big day comes. My deepest condolences, and I wish you the very best! 😇

[@spirituallyaliveprayer]

I have a similar situation. I remember handmaking a sugarplum fairy Halloween costume with her 💜

[@jaygatz4335]

My favourite piece from The Nutcracker! Even with the descending phrases, it takes you up to celestial levels. The harp is magical.

[@kinorspielmann4649]

Beautifully played! And this piece is so well suited to being arranged for cello and harp. The cello tone uniquely rich and majestic. The harp likewise uniquely angelic and captivating. Bravo!

[@kennethgrant8845]

This is the best version I've heard...........

[@thegracefulharpist]

Thank you, Kenny! Can't wait to play this with you in the pit in a few short months ;)

[@jaycilangehennig2059]

Me too. ❤ great job

[@chandlermarieh5525]

Really wanting to use this version of this piece or a similar version to walk down the aisle, so beautiful!!!❤️

[@kathleencook3060]

Beautiful sentiments from beautiful memories. Your grandmother sounds like a beautiful lady and she would be very proud of you today. Thank you.

[@araribeiro9819]

A harpista entendeu muito bem o que a música que transparecer. Muita leveza e doçura, a harpa deve fluir como água, de voar como borboleta. Sem dúvida Tchaikovsky fez os harpistas chegarem perto do céu com essa obra prima.

[@Niversus]

Wow! This is soooooo beautiful. I'm crying right now. Such a healing piece. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and work.

[@katharinehampton4812]

this made me tear up. so well done

[@thegracefulharpist]

Thank you so much, Katharine. Wishing you a wonderful summer!

[@blade2869]

My ears are blessed.

[@brianwhite1189]

Absolutely beautiful! Even Balanchine said, "it's the music", and it really is.

[@neverlostforwords]

Beautiful! Made me cry! It was as if you two were dancing the pas de deux with your instruments. Great musicality! Thank you.

[@bryanherrera1163]

Que hermosa interpretación, como no amar a Tchaikovsky, con esta bella obra musical.

[@DCFunBud]

What a beautiful sensitive performance.

[@mateo_ferranco]

This is great. Thank you for playing and sharinh such beautiful work.

[@johengen]

BRILLIANT! Beautifully arranged and beautifully played, thank you! This is one of my two favorite moments from Nutcracker - the other is the pas de deux after the Mouse King goes down. Thank you so much for this!

[@beinghomosapien563]

Damn , this is so underrated . The performance-was just staggering btw. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@edschulhof6303]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@lou.isliving]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

[@og189]

Beautiful

[@gustavonavarro4205]

So Majestic!

[@MyHonest123]

This is a masterpiece

[@rabiosas-ww6vy]

You both play so beautifully!

[@emmapowley7345]

Lovely.

[@leroysirene8251]

Fantastic! I just loved the energy and passion of the musicians! congratulations! thank you for sharing!!

[@liliguzman8145]

wow I love it so much!! you are amazing

[@purpledragonflame635]

Such beautiful playing! I love the emotion the cello conveys 💖💖💖

[@loismassanari8133]

Love this so much!

[@shirleymason7697]

Marvelous !!

[@Pankeco.]

Incrivelmente majestoso!

[@AndreasNilsson96]

Love this

[@libraryquiet]

Bravo! Bravo! I didn't think it was possible with just cello and harp. Absolutely magnificent! Beautiful! Bravo!

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Bellísimo con arpa.

[@lux27.42]

So beautiful ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@EricTurnnessen]

Bravo! Beautiful 💖

[@lanacain]

Beautiful 👏

[@nilsondamata7745]

Simplesmente fantástico!

[@TachanMabolo]

素晴らしい演奏です。滅多に見られないチェロとハープのアンサンブルも美しいこのチャイコフスキーの楽曲を引き立たせていました。3:57からハープが主旋律を奏でるところで鳥肌がたちました。👏

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Their distinguished wonderful performance is comfortable, and full of admiration any emotion The depths of my emotion is immeasurable FromTokyo

[@wesleyblackburn4161]

Gorgeous

[@Mili-em4cd]

Es lo más hermoso que he escuchado

[@HappyGlobe]

Ох какая работа! Какой объем труда! За целый оркестр играть! У меня просто слов нет! Спасибо!

[@thegracefulharpist]

Большое спасибо!

[@danielfrancoise8881]

BRAVO👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@arpista]

Meravigliosi!!!💖🎶💖

[@marshallfish121]

Splendor 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@marciarijfkogelrijfkogel4587]

Magnífico

[@manuelmarcellan5009]

Excelente

[@willasophie]

Belíssimo!

[@ysldaughter3454]

so pretty

[@Melanhead2]

Where would it be possible to obtain the sheet music for this particular arrangement? I am a cellist and my harpist friend and I would love to play this! Wonderful interpretation by the way:)

[@thegracefulharpist]

Hi there! Thanks so much for your kind comments! We are in the process of transcribing parts and we will keep you posted :) cheers to you and your harp friend!

[@kyrahulligan7198]

@@thegracefulharpist Wondering if there’s been any headway on this :,)

[@musiciansoftherpo7058]

@@kyrahulligan7198 we just finalized the arrangement! What is a good email address for you?

[@EmsyJay]

@@musiciansoftherpo7058 Would you be willing to share your transcription with me, too? I play cello, and I also have a harpist friend with whom I'd enjoy playing your arrangement. 🤩

[@clarabella814]

@@musiciansoftherpo7058 Hello, please could you share it with me as well? I'd love it !!

[@zuccacello3362]

Beautiful playing by both Benjamin and Grace... You two are amazing

[@musiciansoftherpo7058]

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays

[@cellostrings]

Thank you so much for your kind reply! So glad you enjoyed the video! Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

[@user-po5fe6nr6c]

Can anyone listen to this without getting emotional? Piotr Ilitch turns a simple descending G major scale into something absolutely celestial... A simple descending G major scale and almost nothing more Superb

[@coill128]

просто великолепно!!!

[@user-qn7ez7lq7b]

とても優美です‼️

[@andrewma3491]

100 %!!!!

[@user-qn7ez7lq7b]

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[@fararaei9416]

and I really love it

[@UYTRELLO]

Bravi!

[@journeymancellist9247]

Very nice! What kind of cello/bow are you playing?’ And congrats to you both!

[@pnarguler5861]

Cello and Harp real lovers

[@pheona1000]

Where can we purchase this gorgeous arrangement?

[@maeghanwiseman6744]

This was absolutely beautiful!

[@musiciansoftherpo7058]

Dear Meaghan, we are in the process of publishing this! If you're comfortable sending me your email address, I can send you a copy.

[@melodyll2259]

@@musiciansoftherpo7058 Could you send me the copy of this music please? I am a pianist and my son plays cello, do you have piano accompaniment? Thank you very much!

[@SuzanneMarquez]

I saw in the comments that the arrangement for this beautiful piece is now available. Can you let me know how to obtain a copy? Thank you!

[@chadb7694]

How can one get the sheet music for the cello part??

[@thegracefulharpist]

Dear Chad -- we are working on transcribing it and making it available! We will keep you posted :) Thanks for your kind comments!

[@musiciansoftherpo7058]

Hi Chad! The parts have just been finalized and engraved. If you would like a copy, feel free to send us your email address!

[@christinaloewen6718]

​@@musiciansoftherpo7058would you be able to send me a copy of the sheet music as well?

[@constanzasotomayor2523]

a m a z i n g

[@Smufful3]

yes

[@constanzasotomayor2523]

@@Smufful3 SILENCE TWINK !!!

[@MayaAshAnimation]

Sounds like a full orchestra

[@user-xh9kp8xt5q]

Здравствуйте, можете поделиться нотами этого произведения?

[@gabrielleq]

Omg, the harpist is just average. Amazing! Bravo 👏

[@turquisestones]

I am sorry, I am a dummy in the classical music, so my question will be probably stupid, but anyway: Are these two parts exactly as they are in the symphonic orchestra original score or were they a bit altered for the sake of conveying the fullness with only two instruments?

[@musiciansoftherpo7058]

Hi, not a stupid question! We arranged the parts and added more lines to it so it sounded like the full orchestral score!

[@faustobonilla6523]

Hello! The version of this song is great. Is this version copyrighted? Could I use it in an independent short film? Of course, I would give the corresponding credits. Greetings from Mexico.

[@user-yt9cn3fv8z]

Никто и не мог подумать, что из обыкновенной нисходящей соль- мажорной гаммы можно сотворить такой шедевр.

[@user-fg3pj6xy9f]

この曲名は？

[@davidkelly5343]

honey in the veins -

[@lxdgr8]

These two musicians appear to be siblings to me.

[@jasonchui6350]

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[@stevepotts6113]

Technically proficient - but you could use some soul, Bro!

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

Beautiful

[@nilsondamata7745]

Simplesmente fantástico!