Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875-76, Swan Lake tells the story of the beautiful Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse, and Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with her. The ballet is renowned for its expressive music, intricate dance sequences, and emotional depth. Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake continues to captivate listeners with its masterful composition and evocative storytelling. This selection of excerpts offers a glimpse into the genius of Tchaikovsky and the timeless beauty of this classical masterpiece.
00:00:00 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act II Part: 14. Scène. Moderato
00:01:47 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act II Part: 13. Dances of the Swans
00:09:12 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act II, No. 13 Dances of the Swans Part: II. Moderato assai
00:11:50 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act I, No. 4 Pas de trois Part: I. Intrada. Allegro
00:14:18 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act I Part: 9. Finale. Andante
00:16:35 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act I Part: Introduction: Moderato assai — Allegro non troppo — Tempo I
00:19:34 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act I Part: 1. Scène: Allegro giusto
00:22:39 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act I Part: 2. Valse. Tempo di Valse
00:27:46 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act I, No. 4 Pas de trois Part: III. Allegro semplice
00:29:07 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act I, No. 4 Pas de trois Part: IV. Moderato
00:31:15 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act I, No. 4 Pas de trois Part: V. Allegro
00:32:25 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act I, No. 4 Pas de trois Part: VI. Coda. Allegro vivace
00:33:26 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act I Part: 8. Danse des coupes. Tempo di Polacca
00:36:14 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act II, No. 13 Dances of the Swans Part: I. Tempo di Valse
00:38:49 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act II, No. 13 Dances of the Swans Part: VII. Coda. Allegro vivo
00:41:15 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act III Part: 15. Allegro giusto
00:43:13 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act III Part: 16. Danses du corps de ballet et des nains. Moderato assai—Allegro vivo
00:44:41 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act III Part: 17. Scène: La sortie des invités et la valse. Allegro—Tempo di Valse
00:49:12 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act III Part: 23. Mazurka. Tempo di Mazurka
00:52:37 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act III Part: 24. Scène. Allegro—Valse
00:54:55 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act IV Part: 28. Scène. Allegro agitato
00:59:59 Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act IV Part: 29. Scène finale. Andante—Allegro agitato