{"product_id":"michael-charles-smith-the-nutcracker-suite-for-marimba-quartet","title":"Michael Charles Smith: The Nutcracker Suite For Marimba Quartet","description":"Michael Charles Smith: Nutcracker Suite For Marimba Quartet MUSIC AUDIO CD NEW  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Michael Charles Smith \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2013 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eMichael Charles Smith: The Nutcracker Suite for Marimba Quartet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eMichael Charles Smith: The Nutcracker Suite for Marimba Quartet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eMichael Charles Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eClassical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eMarimba, Percussion, Chamber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Charles Smith is a performer and arranger who specializes in marimba and percussion chamber music. He arranges and performs repertoire for marimba quartet, bringing technical precision and musical sensitivity to each piece. His work focuses on transcription and interpretation of baroque and romantic works for mallet instruments, highlighting melodic clarity and rhythmic drive. Smith's performances balance ensemble cohesion with individual instrumental color, creating an intimate yet dynamic listening experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release features The Nutcracker Suite arranged for marimba quartet, alongside selections from Vivaldi's Winter and J.S. Bach's Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. The arrangements retain the spirit and structure of the originals while exploring the unique timbres of four marimbas. Intended for listeners who enjoy inventive chamber interpretations of classical standards, the album is well suited for holiday programming and concert performance alike. The recording emphasizes clarity of articulation, balanced dynamics and the lyrical capabilities of the marimba ensemble.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArranged \u0026amp; performed by Michael Charles Smith.\u003cbr\u003eComposers: P. Tchaikovsky, A. Vivaldi, J.S. Bach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eMiniature Overture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eMarch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eDance of the Sugar Plum Fairy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eRussian Dance (Trepak)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eArab Dance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eChinese Dance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eDance of the Reed-Flutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eWaltz of the Flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eAllegro non molto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eLargo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eAllegro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eJesu Joy of Man's Desiring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Michael Charles Smith","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In Pamphlet","offer_id":67914605691158,"sku":"138815","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026110616210056736a49358aba.jpg?v=1794011112","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/michael-charles-smith-the-nutcracker-suite-for-marimba-quartet","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}