Khachaturian - Spartacus Suite

On this recording the 'Sabre Dance' from Gayaneh bursts into the room with explosive impetus and bite. The Sabre dancers are closely followed by the young maidens who come in as if the sabres... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

what's not to like about the performances? You would expect flair and character, elegance as well as muscle from this orchestra and conductor but what is rather more surprising - based on the... — Gramophone Magazine, February 2013 More…