James Newton Howard To coincide with the Disney film "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms," for which Gustavo Dudamel conducted the original soundtrack by James Newton Howard, Deutsche Grammophon presents Tchaikovsky's complete score of the acclaimed ballet "The Nutcracker," performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Dudamel's direction.
The recording has been available as a digital download or as a 2-CD set since November 30, 2018. According to the Los Angeles Times, "Tchaikovsky's holiday classic in the hands of Dudamel and the LA Phil at Disney Hall is irresistible." The Los Angeles Children's Chorus also participated in this production.