Eugene Ormandy - Ritual Fire Dance (1966) Vinyl LP • Tatantella, Cossack Dance
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Eugene Ormandy - Ritual Fire Dance (1966) Vinyl LP • Tatantella, Cossack Dance
$8.99
Catalog Number:
MS-6823Musical Styles:
1960s, Ballet, Concerto, Instrumental, Marching, Overture, SymphonicSleeve Grade:
Very Good Plus (VG+)Record Grade:
Near Mint (NM or M-)Condition Details:
Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges and light-scuffing (front/back); discoloration on back, surface impressions and discoloration spot near center on front. Inner-sleeve is plastic. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. '2-eye' gray Columbia label. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- Tarantella
- Cossack Dance
- Can Can
- Dance Of The Hours
- Hungarian Dance No.5
- Ritual Fire Dance
- Dance Of The Comedians
- Dance For Six From «William Tell»
- Polka From «Schwanda»
- Polonaise From «Eugen Onegin»
About The Record:
Ritual Fire Dance by Eugene Ormandy, conducted with the Philadelphia Orchestra, is a lively compilation of orchestral dances and showpieces that highlights the ensemble's signature rich, warm string sound and virtuosic precision in popular classical excerpts. The program features energetic selections such as Rossini's La boutique fantasque excerpts including the spirited Tarentella "La Danza," Cossack Dance, and Can-Can, alongside Ponchielli's lengthy and theatrical Dance of the Hours. Standout tracks include Brahms's beloved Hungarian Dance No. 5, Smetana's exuberant Dance of the Comedians from The Bartered Bride, and the dramatic title work, Manuel de Falla's Ritual Fire Dance from El amor brujo, renowned for its intense rhythms and colorful orchestration that captivates audiences. Additional crowd-pleasers feature Weinberger's Polka from Schwanda and Rossini's Dance for Six from William Tell, reflecting Ormandy's knack for programming accessible, high-energy lighter classics that made symphonic music appealing to broader listeners. The title piece Ritual Fire Dance remains a perennial fan-favorite and concert staple due to its passionate flair and the Philadelphia Orchestra's dynamic interpretation.