Le Lac Des Cygnes - La Belle Au Bois Dormant / Dornröschen - Schwanensee

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wiener Symphoniker, Edouard Van Remoortel

Label: Super Majestic
Catalog number: BBH 1250
Format: LP · Album · Stereo
Country: Denmark
Released: 1963
Genre: Classical

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This record captures the orchestral sweep of two foundational ballet scores, pairing the narrative drama of a sleeping princess with the tragic romance of a cursed swan. These enduring compositions remain central to the classical repertoire, and this particular pressing offers an opportunity to experience these iconic movements as interpreted by the Wiener Symphoniker.

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Released in 1963 on the budget-conscious Super Majestic label, this recording brings together two of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s most enduring ballet suites: Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. The collection was performed by the Wiener Symphoniker under the baton of Belgian conductor Edouard Van Remoortel, a figure known for his mid-century efforts to bring classical repertoire to broader audiences through accessible labels. The pairing of these suites reflects the post-war trend of packaging major romantic works into single-disc volumes for the growing home stereo market, catering to listeners looking for high-quality orchestral standards at a modest price point.

The aesthetic of this specific pressing is characteristic of the early 1960s European mid-tier label design, which prioritized clarity and catalog information over ornate packaging. The release emerged during a period of intense activity for European chamber and symphony orchestras, which frequently recorded standard classical repertoire for international distribution. By combining these two distinct ballets, the record aimed to provide a comprehensive listening experience of Tchaikovsky’s melodic narrative style, serving as a functional, well-regarded entry point for general classical enthusiasts rather than a specialized audiophile collectors' piece.

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