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Two major theatrical compositions by Aram Khachaturian were composed in the 1940s and 50s: a suite after Lope de Vega's play "Widow from Valencia" and suite after Mikhail Lermontov's drama "Masquerade". Waltz is the most musically important part of the drama. Both suites became popular in symphonic programs.
Aram Khachaturian
(1903 - 1978)
La Viuda Valenciana
(Widow from Valencia)
Suite after Lope de Vega's play
1. Introduction - 4:05
2. Serenade - 5:22
3. Song - 3:35
4. Humorous Song - 3:39
5. Intermezzo - 5:24
6. Dance - 2:37
Masquerade
Suite after Mikhail Lermontov's drama
7. Waltz - 4:48
8. Nocturne - 5:09
9. Mazurda - 2:32
10. Romance - 4:08
11. Galop - 2:42
Total time - 44:01
Cover Painting by M. Chagall
Veronica Dudarova, conductor
The Moscow State Academic Symphony Orchestra
Alexander Detisov, solo violin