Schedule for Ballet "Spartacus" 2022

Ballet in 2 acts
Music of Aram Khachaturian
Libretto by Nikolai Volkov
Choreography by Leonid Yakobson
Scenography Seeds Shepherd
Costumes by Galina Solovieva
Today there are more than 20 versions of the ballet Spartacus, but few were landmarks ballet. One of them became the first and so far unsurpassed standard belongs master choreographer Leonid Yakobson.
In 1981, in the repertoire of the ballet "Choreographic Miniatures" (now Theatre Ballet. Jacobson L) went one-act version of the ballet, which included the most significant pieces of choreography Jacobson. In June 2002, after a ten-year break-renewal of the premiere performance.
Thanks to painstaking work of teachers in grains was recreated choreographic canvas of "Spartacus." Today, the ballet captures the drama of human lives, struggles and passions of the characters, amazing paintings and exotic entertainment.
SUMMARY
I act
The Roman general Crassus returned from a campaign with a victory. Cheering crowd welcomed famous battles in foreign players. In Crassus' golden chariot captured slaves. Among them - the Thracian Spartacus. His giant figure is full of strength and dignity. Next to him - his beloved, a young frakiyka Phrygia, and the boy Garmody. In the crowd of Roman nobility patricians and senators, greeters Crassus - his concubine, courtesan Aegina.
Slave Market
Bargaining begins selling an Egyptian dancer. She separated from her mother. Spartacus and shackled him Harmodius chain buys owner Lentulus Batiatus gladiator school. Woeful minute parting of Phrygia and Spartacus. Phrygia buys Aegina.
Circus
In the center of the amphitheater - the bed of Crassus and Aegina. Begin gladiators. Fighting Gaul, Numidian and African. Wounded Numidian begs his life, but the crowd demands to kill him. Go to the arena two gladiators. One of them dies, dying, he sends a curse to Rome. Attracted widespread attention two groups: the gladiators. Boils fierce battle. Miracles of bravery and skill shows Spartacus. He wins, he enthusiastically applauding crowd.
The square in front of the palace of Crassus
Phrygia pours "Spartacus grief, complains of hard life in captivity and separation. Under cover of night Spartacus Understands with his companions on a secret meeting. Their remarks Aegina. Wanting to expose their plan, she charms one of the conspirators - the young Harmodius.
Celebration in honor of the god Saturn (Saturnalia)
The crowd praises his bacchic dancing. From the palace's stunning Crassus is brought. One of the slaves carrying the stretcher, stumbled. Beauty orders to kill him. Bodyguard Crassus servant stabs with a dagger. All freeze in terror. At a secret meeting Spartacus urges his followers to start a rebellion. Loyalty to the battle for the liberation of the conspirators fasten klyatvoy.Spartak penetrates into the stone prison gladiators. and calls for the prisoners to revolt: better to die on the battlefield, in the circus, to the delight of the crowd! It has been broken chain guard removed. Spartacus opens the gates of the prison and leads the rebels. Broad river of fire spreads on Italian slave revolt. Victory after victory of Spartacus. Romans are lowering "Eagles" - signs of his legions - to the leader of the rebel slaves triumphant run with torches.
Act II

Scene Crassus and Aegina
Warlords Spartacus returned from a hike to the prisoners legionnaires, loot, barrels of wine and heterosexual. Among courtesans hiding Aegina. It leads to the tent Harmodius revelers commanders. Spartacus appears unexpectedly. He orders immediately expel from the camp hetero. Garmody protests. Between a group of warlords and Spartacus there quarrel. It has long been simmering conflict leads to a split in the camp. Group of dissatisfied generals and their soldiers leave camp Spartacus. Aegina beckons Harmodius. Spartacus remain loyal to the cause of freedom only his associates.
Feast at Crassus
The scene on the bed. Aegina commander says that she was able to bring to quarrel with Spartacus Harmodius, and the split among the rebels. Beauty orders to attack the camp breakaway Spartacus. Aegina is alone with Harmodius. Pass the night. Banquet resumes. Orders to bring glory Harmodius. Swing open the purple curtains. Garmody sees with horror of the crucifixion of gladiators, their recent companions. He understands that he has betrayed his Aegina, and breaks to kill her, but his grasp and slaughter. Crassus and Aegina leave the feast. Slaves led by Spartacus promptly burst into the palace. To meet them joyfully rush Phrygia and slaves Crassus. In the battle with the legions of Crassus defeated Spartacus and retreats. Phrygia blesses the new battlefield, she makes Spartacus shield, kisses his sword. She anticipates heart looming disaster. The Romans are coming. Surrounded by countless hordes, killed in a fierce battle Spartacus. Killed and Spartacus.
Night. Mist envelops the battlefield. Appears sad Phrygia, finds the body of Spartacus. In ominous silence she mourns fallen hero.
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Today there are more than 20 versions of the ballet Spartacus, but few were landmarks ballet. One of them became the first and so far unsurpassed standard belongs master choreographer Leonid Yakobson.
Presented with one interval.