🇷🇺Aram Il'ich Khachaturian ： Adagio from Gayane

“Adagio” from the ballet suite Gayane is deeply lyrical, built from a long-breathed melody woven together with a gently undulating accompaniment. In the piano transcription, it is important to remain aware of the spaciousness of the orchestral original while carefully distinguishing the roles of the melody, inner voices, and bass. A key point is the broad overall breathing, from the calm shaping of the opening through passages where the sonority grows fuller and onward to the return of a lingering afterglow. Supporting the melody fully without making the accompaniment too heavy, while using the pedal to connect the sounds without creating blur, brings out the music’s supple and warm expression.