- Performer: Neeme; Royal Scottish National Orchestra; Jarvi
- Composer: Khachaturian Aram Il'yich
- Audio CD (Feb 9 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Chn
- ASIN: B000000AML
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #78,812 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Symphony No. 2 (Original Version): I Andante Maestoso |
| 2. Symphony No. 2 (Original Version): II Allegro Risoluto |
| 3. Symphony No. 2 (Original Version): III Andante Sostenuto |
| 4. Symphony No. 2 (Original Version): IV Andante mosso - Allegro Sostenuto |
| 5. Gayaneh: Four Movements From Ballet Suite No. 1: 1 Sabre Dance |
| 6. Gayaneh: Four Movements From Ballet Suite No. 1: 3 Dance Of The Rose Maidens |
| 7. Gayaneh: Four Movements From Ballet Suite No. 1: 5 Lullaby |
| 8. Gayaneh: Four Movements From Ballet Suite No. 1: 8 Lezghinka |
Product Description
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Aram Khachaturian ranks just behind Shostakovich and Prokofieff in the pantheon of 20th- century Russian music. Khachaturian's music, though, is far more "ethnic" than the music of the other two. His music never left the region of what was then the southern parts of the U.S.S.R. His Symphony 2 is perhaps darker--in both mood and orchestral color--than his other symphonies; but then it was written in 1943 in the midst of World War II and Stalin's ongoing purges of the Soviet bureaucracy. However, works such as Gayneh almost guaranteed that Khachaturian would stay out of jail. -- Paul Cook
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
Amazing Khachaturian and Jarvi combo
Dec 18 2002
Format:Audio CD
If you need an introduction into the music of Khachaturian, please pick this cd up. Khachaturian may be Armenian and Jarvi may be Estonian, but the all around soviet furor is alive and well in this piece.
I had an earlier recording of this symphony with Khachaturian conducting the VPO, and its a revelation. But i wanted a digital version and was pleased to pick this one up.
The trumpets blare, the horns blare, the strings are sensual, and the GONG is terrifying. You will want to play this cd loudly to achieve its thunderous effects. You will not be disapointed either.
I would pay close attention to the last two mins. of this piece as it speaks to you in gentle somber and pain and becomes increasingly violent and angry - bells tolling, trumpets screaming, and gong crashing to a most haunting climax.
its a real treat!
No one can do Uplifting and Dramatic like Khachaturian
Jan 3 2001
Format:Audio CD
For years, it was difficult to find a recording of this piece. It's still not nearly as well known as it should be. This is a magnificent work, and it does LOUD in a magnificent way that only Khachaturian can. I think this work should be among the "top 100 pieces of music of the 20th century" and it's a shame it hasn't been well enough known to be on that list in most people's minds.
Trumpets. Lots of trumpets. Horns. Lots of horns. Did I mention lots of trumpets? This piece requires considerable augmentation of the standard symphony orchestra. (I have the score. I love reading brass parts while they are playing.)
Please listen to this, and then call your classical station and request them to play it, too, so that it will become as well known as it deserves.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
No one can do Uplifting and Dramatic like Khachaturian
Jan 3 2001
Format:Audio CD
For years, it was difficult to find a recording of this piece. It's still not nearly as well known as it should be. This is a magnificent work, and it does LOUD in a magnificent way that only Khachaturian can. I think this work should be among the "top 100 pieces of music of the 20th century" and it's a shame it hasn't been well enough known to be on that list in most people's minds.
Trumpets. Lots of trumpets. Horns. Lots of horns. Did I mention lots of trumpets? This piece requires considerable augmentation of the standard symphony orchestra. (I have the score. I love reading brass parts while they are playing.)
Please listen to this, and then call your classical station and request them to play it, too, so that it will become as well known as it deserves.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A 20th century masterpiece
Jun 1 2001
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I liked Khachaturian's 'Masquerade Suite' a lot and decided to give this symphony a shot. WOW. How did this elude me for all these years? Why is this work relatively obscure? It is a profoundly riveting, lush and moving symphony. One can almost hear a question being put to the Russian people as the German army is invading: "We are being attacked, comrades. Well, what are we going to do about it?" The answer in musical terms is to fight back with the spirit of a thousand trumpets. Toward the end of the symphony the 'questioning' motif suddenly reappears--only this time with confidence and victorious inspiration. This is a masterpiece that you'll want to listen to over and over again. And then, if you are like me, you'll want to listen to his 3rd Symphony which is also mind blowing--and even LOUDER.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4 stars for symphony, Gayaneh excerpts not rated
July 25 2004
Format:Audio CD
From all three available recordigns of Khachaturian's Symphony No.2, I would rank this one between No#1 (Khachaturian/VPO) and No#3 (Tjerknavorjan/Armenian PO). But due to terrible, unacceptably poor sound quality of Decca VPO recording, many people will choose slightly worse interpretation with Jarvi, instead of ultimate, but badly recorded Khachaturian's own one. Anyway, this recording of the symphony is good.
Few excerpts from Gayaneh are not good, honestly - they are performed really messily (sorry to say this) - so I am not rating it with any stars. For this composition, I'd strongly recommend you Temirkanov with Royal Philharmonic, they are unbeatable.
Few excerpts from Gayaneh are not good, honestly - they are performed really messily (sorry to say this) - so I am not rating it with any stars. For this composition, I'd strongly recommend you Temirkanov with Royal Philharmonic, they are unbeatable.
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