Khachaturian Ballet Suites
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This Alto release (ALC1080, EAN 5055354410802) collects Aram Khachaturian's ballet suites from Gayaneh (Gayane), Spartacus and Masquerade, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Yuri Simonov. The programme runs about 58:26 and the performances were recorded in the 1990s; the Alto pressing and booklet identify the set and track timings.
This Alto release (ALC1080, EAN 5055354410802) collects Aram Khachaturian's ballet suites from Gayaneh (Gayane), Spartacus and Masquerade, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Yuri Simonov. The programme runs about 58:26 and the performances were recorded in the 1990s; the Alto pressing and booklet identify the set and track timings.
- Complete selection of the three ballet suites, including signature movements (Sabre Dance; Adagio of Spartacus; Nocturne).
- Performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Yuri Simonov; reviews note strong orchestral colour, vivid climaxes and characterful phrasing.
- Complete selection of the three ballet suites, including signature movements (Sabre Dance; Adagio of Spartacus; Nocturne).
- Performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Yuri Simonov; reviews note strong orchestral colour, vivid climaxes and characterful phrasing.
- Release documentation lists full track timings, total playing time (~58:26) and mastering credits (Alto / ALC1080 booklet information).
- −Interpretation is characterful and sometimes impulsive — a critic notes Simonov's extremes of tempo and dramatic contrast, which may divide listeners who prefer more conservative or consistently paced versions.
- −The set is a compilation/reissue of earlier RPO recordings (1990s/1995 sessions), so listeners seeking newly recorded or alternate-historical performances may prefer other editions.
- −Interpretation is characterful and sometimes impulsive — a critic notes Simonov's extremes of tempo and dramatic contrast, which may divide listeners who prefer more conservative or consistently paced versions.
- −The set is a compilation/reissue of earlier RPO recordings (1990s/1995 sessions), so listeners seeking newly recorded or alternate-historical performances may prefer other editions.
Based on user reviews collected from publicly available sources.