There's a piece from it that I can't remember what it's called. It's the really romantic one. Any ideas?
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Khachaturian - Spartacus question
There's a piece from it that I can't remember what it's called. It's the really romantic one. Any ideas?
It's probably the Adagio of Spartacus. The one with the descending series of 7th chords. Very exotic music. It has a big climax toward the end.
The adagio is definetly my favourite Katchaturian piece! I don't understand, however, why his Sabre Dance is so popular! It just gives me a headache!
When all the paint has been dried, when all the stone has been carved, music shall remain, and we shall work with what remains.
Try the Heifetz's transcription for violin and piano.
It's the 'Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia' from Act 2 (it's also the first number of Suite No 2 extracted from the ballet)
Or Cziffra's.Originally Posted by oisfetz
I think that the Spartacus Adagio is some of the most beautiful music ever written.
Ah...The Onedin Line theme! The whole suite is great shame that part is the one that always gets the airtime ect.
Agreed. But what a shame that Khachaturian is most often remebered for the Saber Dance.
I adore art...when I am alone with my notes, my heart pounds and the tears stream from my eyes, and my emotion and my joys are too much to bear.
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