Immerse yourself in the powerful and dramatic world of Aram Khachaturian's "Spartacus," performed by the renowned L'Orchestre National du Bolchoï. This 2007 release on the Via Classic label captures the grandeur and intensity of Khachaturian's ballet, a timeless tale of rebellion and love set to a score that is both sweeping and intricate.
The album spans three acts, each filled with a rich tapestry of musical themes that bring to life the story of Spartacus, the legendary leader of the slave revolt against the Roman Republic. From the stirring "Marche des gladiateurs et de la danseuse Egyptienne" to the poignant "Adagio de Spartacus et Phrygie," each track is a masterclass in orchestral composition, showcasing the Bolshoi's unparalleled skill and precision.
Highlights include the energetic "Danse des Etrusques" and the triumphant "Danse des jeunes Thraces et victoire de Spartacus," which underscore the ballet's themes of struggle and victory. The album also features the hauntingly beautiful "Danse d'Egine," performed with exquisite delicacy by the Orchestra of the Bolshoi Theatre.
This recording is not just a musical experience but a historical one, capturing the essence of a ballet that has been a cornerstone of the Bolshoi's repertoire for decades. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of ballet, "Khachaturian: Spartacus" offers a compelling journey through one of the most iconic works of 20th-century music.
Tracks
Spartacus: Acte I, IntroductionL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte I: Marche des gladiateurs et de la danseuse EgyptienneL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte I, Danse de Phrygie et scène de séparationL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte I, Danse des EtrusquesL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte I, Variation d'Egine et bacchanaleL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte I, Combat des gladiateursL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte I, Mort du gladiateur et révolte des esclavesL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte II, Via appia et danse des bergers et bergèresL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte II, Variation de l'esclave et danse sur les boucliersL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte II, Arrivée et récit de SpartacusL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte II, Introduction et danse des nymphesL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte II, Danse d'EgineL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte II, Adagio Egine et CrassusL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte II, Danse de CrassusL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte II, Danse des jeunes Thraces et victoire de SpartacusL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte II, Combat de Spartacus et CrassusL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte III, Scène de Crassus et EgineL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte III, MouvementL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte III, Adagio de Spartacus et PhrygieL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte III, Scène et entrée des marchandsL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte III, Danse d'EgineL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte III, Danse générale et entrée de SpartacusL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte III, Dernier combatL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte III, Le chemin de SpartacusL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
Spartacus: Acte III, Mort de Spartacus et requiemL'Orchestre National du Bolchoï, Youri Grigorovitch
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