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Title: It is about time.
Review: I have been waiting for a decent complete recording of Spartacus for a very long time and this one fits the bill with a few small reservations. This ballet like Khachaturian's other one, Gayeneh, is filled with incredible melodies, wonderfully orchestrated, and is full of energy and power as well as gorgeous softer and somber moments. Spartacus has had several revisions and the version on this recording has apparently undergone a few cuts that do not do the music total justice. A few portions just don't quite flow as smoothly as they should and feel a bit chopped. These will probably be noticed mostly by those fairly familiar with earlier versions and don't ruin the recording. That aside, this is a very decent recording. The sound and performance are quite good. The liner notes unfortunately are pretty inadequate but this flaw can be overlooked. So fans of Khachaturian rejoice. This recording was well overdue. Buy it and enjoy..
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