The Nutcracker Suite has delighted for generations. Completed in 1892, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet is one of the most popular pieces of music ever created. Truly a masterpiece, this perennial favorite of the concert stage - especially during the Christmas season - vividly displays the composer's melodic powers and his virtuosity in creating varied orchestral colors.

This collection features three of the most famous pieces from the Nutcracker - "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies," "Trepak" (Russian Dance), and "Waltz of the Flowers."

The Seasons, presented here for full orchestra, originated as a solo piano piece and was so successful that Tchaikovsky later adapted it for the symphony. Each movement of The Seasons is titled after a month of the year and creates a specific emotion. For instance, the first movement, January: By the Hearth, is a warm, relaxing, quiet piece. Movement 2 February: Carnival Time, as the name suggests, is boisterous and jovial. These pieces give you many moods to choose from when considering which soundtrack to use for a scene.

There is no better music than Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Add this collection of varied orchestra colors to your soundtrack toolkit today.