The Adagio from Khachaturian's ballet Spartacus is renowned for its lush orchestration and emotional depth,
depicting the romantic yet tragic relationship between the rebel gladiator Spartacus and his lover Phrygia.
Its sweeping melodies have made it a staple of classical repertoire and film soundtracks.
Spartacus is a ballet suite by Aram Khachaturian, famous for its dramatic "Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia". The music combines Soviet-era grandiosity with Armenian folk motifs.
