{"product_id":"ms-6958","title":"Eugene Ormandy - Sabre Dance (1966) Vinyl LP • Aram Khachaturian, Galop","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e MS-6958\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, Ballet, Concerto, Ethnic Fusion, Fanfare, Instrumental, Marching, Symphonic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eStill in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges (front\/back); some discoloration on back near opening edge. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, slightly heavier wear across bottom-edge and corners, shrink split over bottom-right corner. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. '2-eye' gray Columbia label. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGalop From \"Masquerade Suite\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDance Of The Rose Maidens From \"Gayne Ballet\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePolka From \"The Age Of Gold\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePolonaise From \"Christmas Eve Suite\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDance Of The Tumblers From \"The Snow Maiden\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTroika From \"Lieutenant Kije Suite\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRussian Sailors' Dance From \"The Red Poppy\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eComedian's Galop From \"The Comedians\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGopak From \"The Fair At Sorochinsk\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSabre Dance From \"Gayne Ballet\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTrepak From \"The Nutcracker\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePolovetsian Dances From \"Prince Igor\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSabre Dance\u003c\/span\u003e, by Eugene Ormandy, is a vibrant collection of energetic orchestral works primarily featuring compositions by Aram Khachaturian alongside pieces from other Russian and Soviet-era composers, performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra with Ormandy's signature lush and dynamic style. The album highlights Khachaturian's lively ballet excerpts, including the title track \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSabre Dance\u003c\/span\u003e from \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eGayane\u003c\/span\u003e, renowned for its fast-paced, exhilarating rhythm incorporating Armenian folk elements that has long been a staple in popular classical programming for its thrilling intensity. Other standout selections include the spirited \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eGalop\u003c\/span\u003e from \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eMasquerade Suite\u003c\/span\u003e, the graceful \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eDance of the Rose Maidens\u003c\/span\u003e (also from \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eGayane\u003c\/span\u003e), and spirited dances like the \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003ePolka\u003c\/span\u003e from Shostakovich's \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Age of Gold\u003c\/span\u003e and a \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003ePolonaise\u003c\/span\u003e from \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eChristmas Eve\u003c\/span\u003e by Rimsky-Korsakov, showcasing Ormandy's skill in delivering colorful, accessible interpretations of 20th-century Russian repertoire. A unique aspect is its focus on high-energy, crowd-pleasing \"fireworks\"-style pieces that blend classical precision with popular appeal, making it part of Ormandy's efforts to bring exciting orchestral showpieces to broader audiences. \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSabre Dance\u003c\/span\u003e itself remains a fan-favorite and historically significant as one of the most recognized and frequently performed excerpts in classical music, though this 1966 album version did not produce any hit singles or chart positions for the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793618333977,"sku":"MS-6958","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-eugene_ormandy-sabre_dance.jpg?v=1783553611","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/ms-6958","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}