• 19:26
    The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66 Act 3. Pas de Deux. Entree
    The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66 Act 3. Pas de Deux. Entree Mikhail Pletnev
  • 19:23
    The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act II Dances of the Swans
    The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act II Dances of the Swans Eugene Ormandy
  • 19:17
    Essential executions209
    Essential executions209 Ballet Orchestra
  • 19:15
    Gaîté Parisienne, ballet (music by Offenbach arranged by Manuel Rosenthal) Ländler Allegro
    Gaîté Parisienne, ballet (music by Offenbach arranged by Manuel Rosenthal) Ländler Allegro Boston Pops Orchestra
  • 19:09
    La Damnation de Faust, for mezzo
    La Damnation de Faust, for mezzo Colin Davis
  • 19:05
    Essential executions346
    Essential executions346 Ballet Orchestra
  • 19:02
    Les Fêtes d'Hébé ou Les Talents lyriques, ballet héroïque
    Les Fêtes d'Hébé ou Les Talents lyriques, ballet héroïque Paul Agnew
  • 18:58
    Fiskarena (The Fishers), pantomine
    Fiskarena (The Fishers), pantomine Swedish Chamber Orchestra
  • 18:52
    Trépak (Russian Dance)
    Trépak (Russian Dance) Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • 18:50
    Annen Polka
    Annen Polka Vienna Ballroom Orchestra
  • 18:48
    Roméo et Juliette, opera
    Roméo et Juliette, opera Roberto Alagna
  • 18:45
    Essential executions71
    Essential executions71 Ballet Orchestra
  • 18:40
    Ballet Suite No. 4, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan) No. 3, Scherzo (from ballet The Limpid Stream, Op. 39)
    Ballet Suite No. 4, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan) No. 3, Scherzo (from ballet The Limpid Stream, Op. 39) Neeme Järvi
  • 18:34
    Essential executions285
    Essential executions285 Ballet Orchestra
  • 18:31
    Daphnis et Chloé, ballet for orchestra Part one. Danse légère et gracieux de Daphnis
    Daphnis et Chloé, ballet for orchestra Part one. Danse légère et gracieux de Daphnis London Symphony Orchestra
  • 18:25
    Essential executions264
    Essential executions264 Ballet Orchestra
  • 18:22
    Don Juan, ballet Sinfonia
    Don Juan, ballet Sinfonia Jan Corazolla
  • 18:17
    Essential executions343
    Essential executions343 Ballet Orchestra
  • 18:14
    La boutique fantasque, ballet after Rossini, P. 120 Overture
    La boutique fantasque, ballet after Rossini, P. 120 Overture Boston Pops Orchestra
  • 17:56
    Essential executions289
    Essential executions289 Ballet Orchestra
  • 17:51
    Gayane Suite, for orchestra No. 2 Choosing the Bride
    Gayane Suite, for orchestra No. 2 Choosing the Bride St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra
  • 17:48
    Faust, opera Danse de Phryné
    Faust, opera Danse de Phryné Charles Mackerras
  • 17:46
    Danses sacrée et profane, for chromatic harp & string orchestra, L. 103 Danse profane
    Danses sacrée et profane, for chromatic harp & string orchestra, L. 103 Danse profane Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
  • 17:43
    La Gioconda, opera in 4 acts Dance of the Hours
    La Gioconda, opera in 4 acts Dance of the Hours Erich Kunzel
  • 17:41
    Sylvia, ou La nymphe de Diane, ballet No. 2 Le Berger (Pastorale)
    Sylvia, ou La nymphe de Diane, ballet No. 2 Le Berger (Pastorale) Richard Bonynge
  • 17:36
    La Fille Mal Gardée, ballet Act 1. Introduction
    La Fille Mal Gardée, ballet Act 1. Introduction Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 17:32
    Ma mère l'oye, ballet for orchestra Apothéose The Fairy Garden
    Ma mère l'oye, ballet for orchestra Apothéose The Fairy Garden Pierre Boulez
  • 17:27
    Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra (Kosice)
    Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra (Kosice) Czecho
  • 17:13
    Essential executions44
    Essential executions44 Ballet Orchestra
  • 17:10
    Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, Op. 71a Dance of the Sugar
    Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, Op. 71a Dance of the Sugar Eugene Ormandy
  • 17:06
    March
    March Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • 17:05
    Le Cid, opera Ballet Music IV. Aubade
    Le Cid, opera Ballet Music IV. Aubade City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • 17:00
    Iberia Suite, for orchestra (orchestrated by Arbos from Iberia for piano) Triana. Allegretto
    Iberia Suite, for orchestra (orchestrated by Arbos from Iberia for piano) Triana. Allegretto Jill Gomez
  • 16:57
    The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act 1. No. 5. Pas de deux. II. Andante
    The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act 1. No. 5. Pas de deux. II. Andante Russian State Symphony Orchestra
  • 16:44
    Essential executions59
    Essential executions59 Ballet Orchestra
  • 16:41
    Joël Thiollier
    Joël Thiollier Francois
  • 16:37
    Petrushka, ballet (burlesque) in 4 scenes for orchestra (1947 version)
    Petrushka, ballet (burlesque) in 4 scenes for orchestra (1947 version) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • 16:35
    Ballet Movements (2) for Gluck's Armide, VB 39 No. 2 Act 4, Scene 1
    Ballet Movements (2) for Gluck's Armide, VB 39 No. 2 Act 4, Scene 1 Swedish Chamber Orchestra
  • 16:28
    Essential executions75
    Essential executions75 Ballet Orchestra
  • 16:23
    Baptiste Mari
    Baptiste Mari Jean
  • 16:22
    Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1 3. Hunting
    Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1 3. Hunting Tapiola Sinfonietta
  • 16:18
    Baptiste Mari
    Baptiste Mari Jean
  • 16:14
    Spartacus Suite, for orchestra No. 1 4. Scene and Dance of Crotalums
    Spartacus Suite, for orchestra No. 1 4. Scene and Dance of Crotalums Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 16:09
    Essential executions19
    Essential executions19 Ballet Orchestra
  • 16:06
    Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra (Kosice)
    Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra (Kosice) Czecho
  • 16:04
    La boutique fantasque, ballet after Rossini, P. 120 Valse lente
    La boutique fantasque, ballet after Rossini, P. 120 Valse lente Boston Pops Orchestra
  • 15:56
    Essential executions243
    Essential executions243 Ballet Orchestra
  • 15:53
    Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71 Act 1. No. 6 (Scène)
    Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71 Act 1. No. 6 (Scène) St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 15:43
    Essential executions31
    Essential executions31 Ballet Orchestra
  • 15:39
    Le Cid, opera Ballet Music VII. Navarraise
    Le Cid, opera Ballet Music VII. Navarraise City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • 15:35
    Essential executions163
    Essential executions163 Ballet Orchestra
  • 15:32
    The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66 Act 3. Pas de caractère. Little Red Riding
    The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66 Act 3. Pas de caractère. Little Red Riding Mikhail Pletnev
  • 14:52
    Essential executions175
    Essential executions175 Ballet Orchestra
  • 14:50
    Faust, opera Variations du miroir
    Faust, opera Variations du miroir Charles Mackerras
  • 14:43
    Essential executions13
    Essential executions13 Ballet Orchestra
  • 14:33
    2. Adagio Pas d'action
    2. Adagio Pas d'action Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • 14:31
    Le Cid, opera Ballet Music III. Aragonaise
    Le Cid, opera Ballet Music III. Aragonaise City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • 14:18
    Essential executions253
    Essential executions253 Ballet Orchestra
  • 14:16
    La Bayadere, ballet Act 4 The Kingdom of the Shades. Second Shade's solo
    La Bayadere, ballet Act 4 The Kingdom of the Shades. Second Shade's solo John Lanchbery
  • 14:10
    Essential executions193
    Essential executions193 Ballet Orchestra
  • 14:08
    Gaîté Parisienne, ballet (music by Offenbach arranged by Manuel Rosenthal) Tempo di marcia
    Gaîté Parisienne, ballet (music by Offenbach arranged by Manuel Rosenthal) Tempo di marcia Boston Pops Orchestra
  • 14:07
    Essential executions304
    Essential executions304 Ballet Orchestra
  • 14:02
    The Wise Virgins, ballet (arranged music of J. S. Bach) What God hath done, is rightly done (Vivace assai)
    The Wise Virgins, ballet (arranged music of J. S. Bach) What God hath done, is rightly done (Vivace assai) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • 14:00
    Essential executions284
    Essential executions284 Ballet Orchestra
  • 13:57
    Scènes de ballet, suite for orchestra in A major, Op. 52 Danse Orientale
    Scènes de ballet, suite for orchestra in A major, Op. 52 Danse Orientale Alexander Anissimov
  • 13:53
    Essential executions283
    Essential executions283 Ballet Orchestra
  • 13:50
    Danses concertantes, for chamber orchestra Marche
    Danses concertantes, for chamber orchestra Marche Robert Craft
  • 13:46
    Masquerada, suite from the incidental music for orchestra (or piano) Mazurka
    Masquerada, suite from the incidental music for orchestra (or piano) Mazurka St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra
  • 13:43
    Essential executions277
    Essential executions277 Ballet Orchestra
  • 13:38
    Act 1. Tableau 2. No. 8 Scène. Andante
    Act 1. Tableau 2. No. 8 Scène. Andante Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • 13:32
    Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43 Overture
    Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43 Overture Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 13:27
    Masquerada, suite from the incidental music for orchestra (or piano) Nocturne
    Masquerada, suite from the incidental music for orchestra (or piano) Nocturne St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra
  • 13:24
    El Sombrero de tres picos, ballet in 2 parts, G. 53 Part 1, The Afternoon Dance of the Miller's Wife (Fandango)
    El Sombrero de tres picos, ballet in 2 parts, G. 53 Part 1, The Afternoon Dance of the Miller's Wife (Fandango) Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos
  • 13:21
    Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64 Romeo
    Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64 Romeo Cleveland Orchestra
  • 13:18
    Essential executions201
    Essential executions201 Ballet Orchestra
  • 13:13
    The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66 Waltz
    The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66 Waltz John Lanchbery
  • 12:46
    Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64 Arrival of the guests (Minuet)
    Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64 Arrival of the guests (Minuet) Cleveland Orchestra
  • 12:38
    Don Juan, ballet Gavotte
    Don Juan, ballet Gavotte Jan Corazolla
  • 12:24
    2. Danses caractéristiques. e. Danse chinoise. Allegro moderato
    2. Danses caractéristiques. e. Danse chinoise. Allegro moderato Martha Argerich
  • 12:17
    Essential executions52
    Essential executions52 Ballet Orchestra
  • 12:10
    Danza Rituel del Fuego (Ritual Fire Dance)
    Danza Rituel del Fuego (Ritual Fire Dance) Carlo Maria Giulini
  • 11:43
    Essential executions148
    Essential executions148 Ballet Orchestra
  • 11:32
    Daphnis et Chloé, ballet for orchestra Troisième Partie. Bacchanale
    Daphnis et Chloé, ballet for orchestra Troisième Partie. Bacchanale Laurent Petitgirard
  • 11:11
    Ballet Suite No. 2, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan) No. 1, Waltz
    Ballet Suite No. 2, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan) No. 1, Waltz Neeme Järvi
  • 11:01
    La Damnation de Faust, for mezzo
    La Damnation de Faust, for mezzo Colin Davis
  • 10:29
    Essential executions217
    Essential executions217 Ballet Orchestra
  • 06:48
    Le Cid, opera ballet music Castillane
    Le Cid, opera ballet music Castillane City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • 06:42
    Essential executions354
    Essential executions354 Ballet Orchestra
  • 06:37
    La boutique fantasque, ballet after Rossini, P. 120 Tarantelle
    La boutique fantasque, ballet after Rossini, P. 120 Tarantelle Boston Pops Orchestra
  • 06:17
    Essential executions85
    Essential executions85 Ballet Orchestra
  • 06:14
    Les sylphides, ballet (arrangement) 4. Mazurka
    Les sylphides, ballet (arrangement) 4. Mazurka Berlin Philharmonic Chorus
  • 06:05
    Namouna, ballet in 2 acts Fête foraine
    Namouna, ballet in 2 acts Fête foraine Ernest Ansermet
  • 05:59
    Essential executions58
    Essential executions58 Ballet Orchestra
  • 05:55
    Les biches, suite for orchestra (from the ballet), FP 36 Andantino
    Les biches, suite for orchestra (from the ballet), FP 36 Andantino Orchestre National de France
  • 05:51
    Essential executions77
    Essential executions77 Ballet Orchestra
  • 05:47
    Kalevipoeg, suite from the ballet Folk Dance
    Kalevipoeg, suite from the ballet Folk Dance BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 05:45
    Gaîté Parisienne, ballet (music by Offenbach arranged by Manuel Rosenthal) Ländler Allegro
    Gaîté Parisienne, ballet (music by Offenbach arranged by Manuel Rosenthal) Ländler Allegro Boston Pops Orchestra
  • 05:40
    Spartacus, ballet Aegina's Variation and Bacchanale
    Spartacus, ballet Aegina's Variation and Bacchanale London Symphony Orchestra
  • 05:35
    Essential executions382
    Essential executions382 Ballet Orchestra
  • 05:32
    Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
    Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Czecho
  • 05:28
    Essential executions238
    Essential executions238 Ballet Orchestra
  • 05:26
    La Bayadere, ballet Act 4 The Kingdom of the Shades. Second Shade's solo
    La Bayadere, ballet Act 4 The Kingdom of the Shades. Second Shade's solo John Lanchbery
  • 05:23
    Namouna, ballet in 2 acts Part I, No. 7, Danse Marocaine
    Namouna, ballet in 2 acts Part I, No. 7, Danse Marocaine David Robertson
  • 05:21
    Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
    Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Czecho
  • 05:18
    Der Schneemann, ballet
    Der Schneemann, ballet Martin Jones
  • 05:14
    Coppélia, ou La fille aux yeux d'émail, ballet Act 1. Finale
    Coppélia, ou La fille aux yeux d'émail, ballet Act 1. Finale Richard Bonynge
  • 05:11
    Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71 Act 1. No. 2 (Marche)
    Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71 Act 1. No. 2 (Marche) St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 05:09
    Essential executions1
    Essential executions1 Ballet Orchestra
  • 05:07
    The Lady and the Fool, romantic ballet suite (after Verdi) Act I. 9. Dance of the Débutantes
    The Lady and the Fool, romantic ballet suite (after Verdi) Act I. 9. Dance of the Débutantes Charles Mackerras
  • 05:03
    Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71 Pas de deux No 14
    Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71 Pas de deux No 14 Mariss Jansons
  • 05:00
    Gayane Suite, for orchestra No. 2 Harvest Holiday
    Gayane Suite, for orchestra No. 2 Harvest Holiday St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra
  • 04:42
    Essential executions256
    Essential executions256 Ballet Orchestra
  • 04:38
    El Sombrero de tres picos, ballet in 2 parts, G. 53 Dance of the miller's wife
    El Sombrero de tres picos, ballet in 2 parts, G. 53 Dance of the miller's wife Colette Boky
  • 04:34
    Essential executions155
    Essential executions155 Ballet Orchestra
  • 04:32
    Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from Le Prophète, Act 3) Allegro con spirito
    Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from Le Prophète, Act 3) Allegro con spirito Eugene Ormandy
  • 04:28
    The Wise Virgins, ballet (arranged music of J. S. Bach) What God hath done, is rightly done (Vivace assai)
    The Wise Virgins, ballet (arranged music of J. S. Bach) What God hath done, is rightly done (Vivace assai) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • 04:26
    Spanischer Tanz
    Spanischer Tanz E.T.A. Hoffmann
  • 04:24
    Carmen
    Carmen Theodore Kuchar
  • 04:18
    Eugene Onegin, opera, Op. 24 Polonaise
    Eugene Onegin, opera, Op. 24 Polonaise Paavo Järvi
  • 04:10
    Essential executions84
    Essential executions84 Ballet Orchestra
  • 04:08
    Faust, opera Variations du miroir
    Faust, opera Variations du miroir Charles Mackerras
  • 04:01
    Aida, opera Grand march and ballet
    Aida, opera Grand march and ballet Riccardo Chailly
  • 03:44
    Essential executions287
    Essential executions287 Ballet Orchestra
  • 03:40
    Ballet Suite No. 1, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan) No. 3, Romance (from ballet The Limpid Stream, Op. 39)
    Ballet Suite No. 1, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan) No. 3, Romance (from ballet The Limpid Stream, Op. 39) Neeme Järvi
  • 03:35
    Essential executions81
    Essential executions81 Ballet Orchestra
  • 03:31
    A Midsummer Night's Dream, incidental music, Op. 61 Scherzo
    A Midsummer Night's Dream, incidental music, Op. 61 Scherzo Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 03:28
    Scènes de ballet, suite for orchestra in A major, Op. 52 Marionnettes
    Scènes de ballet, suite for orchestra in A major, Op. 52 Marionnettes Alexander Anissimov
  • 03:21
    Essential executions252
    Essential executions252 Ballet Orchestra
  • 03:17
    Overture
    Overture Boston Pops Orchestra
  • 03:13
    Faust, opera Danse de Phryné
    Faust, opera Danse de Phryné Charles Mackerras
  • 03:04
    Essential executions266
    Essential executions266 Ballet Orchestra
  • 03:01
    That's Not the Truth
    That's Not the Truth A House
  • 02:57
    Essential executions270
    Essential executions270 Ballet Orchestra
  • 02:55
    Don Juan, ballet Allegro
    Don Juan, ballet Allegro Jan Corazolla
  • 02:51
    The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act II Dances of the Swans
    The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act II Dances of the Swans Eugene Ormandy
  • 02:48
    Dance of the Mirlitons
    Dance of the Mirlitons Eugene Ormandy
  • 02:38
    Essential executions56
    Essential executions56 Ballet Orchestra
  • 02:36
    The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66 Act 3. Pas de caractère. Cinderella & Prince Fortuné
    The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66 Act 3. Pas de caractère. Cinderella & Prince Fortuné Mikhail Pletnev
  • 01:49
    Essential executions49
    Essential executions49 Ballet Orchestra
  • 01:41
    Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43 Overture
    Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43 Overture Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 01:28
    Essential executions371
    Essential executions371 Ballet Orchestra
  • 01:26
    Don Juan, ballet Risoluto moderato
    Don Juan, ballet Risoluto moderato Jan Corazolla
  • 01:17
    Essential executions226
    Essential executions226 Ballet Orchestra
  • 01:15
    Don Quixote
    Don Quixote Robert Irving
  • 01:13
    Essential executions365
    Essential executions365 Ballet Orchestra
  • 01:10
    Les biches, suite for orchestra (from the ballet), FP 36 Rondeau, Très lent
    Les biches, suite for orchestra (from the ballet), FP 36 Rondeau, Très lent Orchestre National de France
  • 00:58
    Essential executions30
    Essential executions30 Ballet Orchestra
  • 00:55
    Petrushka, ballet (burlesque) in 4 scenes for orchestra (1947 version) Scene 1. Russian Dance
    Petrushka, ballet (burlesque) in 4 scenes for orchestra (1947 version) Scene 1. Russian Dance Igor Stravinsky
  • 00:45
    An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad lib), Op. 314 (RV 314)
    An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad lib), Op. 314 (RV 314) Willi Boskovsky
  • 00:35
    Essential executions250
    Essential executions250 Ballet Orchestra
  • 00:31
    Baptiste Mari
    Baptiste Mari Jean
  • 00:27
    El Sombrero de tres picos, ballet in 2 parts, G. 53 Part 2. The Neighbour's Dance (Seguidillas). Allegro ma non troppo
    El Sombrero de tres picos, ballet in 2 parts, G. 53 Part 2. The Neighbour's Dance (Seguidillas). Allegro ma non troppo Jill Gomez
  • 00:26
    Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64 Romeo
    Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64 Romeo Cleveland Orchestra
  • 00:23
    Essential executions17
    Essential executions17 Ballet Orchestra
  • 00:18
    Coffee (Arabian Dance)
    Coffee (Arabian Dance) Eugene Ormandy
  • 00:17
    Le roi s'amuse, incidental music (Six airs de danse dans le style ancien) Passepied
    Le roi s'amuse, incidental music (Six airs de danse dans le style ancien) Passepied Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
  • 00:11
    Act 1. Tableau 2. No. 8 Scène. Andante
    Act 1. Tableau 2. No. 8 Scène. Andante Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • 00:08
    The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act 1. No. 4. Pas de trois VI. Coda. Allegro vivace
    The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 Act 1. No. 4. Pas de trois VI. Coda. Allegro vivace Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • 00:05
    Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from Le Prophète, Act 3) Allegro moderato et pesante, un poco più mosso
    Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from Le Prophète, Act 3) Allegro moderato et pesante, un poco più mosso Eugene Ormandy