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Scene I
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Piano, Celesta, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Tubular Bells, Snare drum, Triangle, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Cymbals, Tambourine, Tam-tam, Bongos, Bass drum, Maracas, Tabor |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
1 to 1 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Difficult |
Duration |
3'50 |
One Act Ballet
“Andromeda’s Adventure”
(Libretto)
1. Kephei’s kingdom. Dawn is coming. In front of the palace, on the seashore, Kephei’s daughter Andromeda leaves to welcome the sunrise. She admires the flowers. She is glad to see the daylight. Nimphs get out of the sea. Relation between them and Andromeda is friendly and kind.
2. Sunbeams qre darkened by something. It’s Persevsii – sun of Zevs, who goes to kill Gorgona Meduza, to accomplish heroism.
3. Persevsii gets sight of Andromeda. He is carried away by her beauty. He falls in love with her first sight. Persevsii has to leave Andromeda and goes to kill Gorgona Medusa, to accomplish his future stepfather’s instruction – Persevsii flies away.
4. Andromeda is alone. Nymphs are with her and try to comfort her.
5. At that time Kasiopea, Andromeda’s mother appears, the queen of Kephei, who loves only herself and anything around her. She thinks herself the most beautiful. Kasiopea can’t see that her daughter is in bad mood, who dreams of Persevsii’s returning. Here the conflict arises between them. At last Kasiopea drives away the nymphs from the shore.
6. Nymphs told everything to the sea king Poseidon. Poseidon send the punishment to the Kepheas kingdom. The punishment is that the kingdom must sacrifice young people to the sea. People are in horror. Because of Kaciopea’s proudness and heartlessness people have been unjustly punished.
7. Having seen this, Andromeda addressed to the foreteller – oracle Amona for advice, how to
Scene II
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Piano, Celesta, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Tubular Bells, Triangle, Timpani, Vibraphone, Cymbals, Tam-tam, Bongos, Bass drum, Maracas, Tabor, Sleigh Bells |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
2 to 2 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Difficult |
Duration |
3'35 |
Year of composition |
1999 |
Sunbeams qre darkened by something. It’s Persevsii – sun of Zevs, who goes to kill Gorgona Meduza, to accomplish heroism.
Scene III
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Piano, Celesta, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Harp, Tubular Bells, Snare drum, Timpani, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Tam-tam, Bongos, Bass drum, Temple blocks, Maracas, Tabor, Timbales |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
3 to 3 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
4'0 |
Year of composition |
1999 |
3. Persevsii gets sight of Andromeda. He is carried away by her beauty. He falls in love with her first sight. Persevsii has to leave Andromeda and goes to kill Gorgona Medusa, to accomplish his future stepfather’s instruction – Persevsii flies away.
Scene IV
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Celesta, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Timpani |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
4 to 4 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
3'0 |
Scene V
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Triangle, Timpani, Cymbals, Bass drum, Tabor, Sleigh Bells |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
5 to 5 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
3'57 |
Scene VI
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Timpani, Cymbals, Tam-tam, Mixed choir, Bass drum |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
6 to 6 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
5'1 |
6. Nymphs told everything to the sea king Poseidon. Poseidon send the punishment to the Kepheas kingdom. The punishment is that the kingdom must sacrifice young people to the sea. People are in horror. Because of Kaciopea’s proudness and heartlessness people have been unjustly punished.
Scene VII
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Timpani, Xylophone, Cymbals, Bass drum, Mallets, Tabor |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
7 to 7 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
4'32 |
7. Having seen this, Andromeda addressed to the foreteller – oracle Amona for advice, how to save the young people. Amona’s words are terrible. Andromeda must sacrifice herself.
Scene VIII
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Piano, Celesta, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Timpani, Xylophone, Cymbals, Bass drum, Tabor |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
8 to 8 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
2'43 |
8. Касиопейя противится предсказанию оракула, она считает, что лучше пусть пострадает народ, чем её дочь. Тогда сама Андромеда идёт на берег, чтоб принести себя в жертву, несмотря на свою великую любовь к Персею.
Scene IX
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Celesta, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Timpani, Cymbals, Tam-tam, Bass drum |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
9 to 9 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
4'0 |
9. Persevsii appears; he comes back and carries the bag with the Gorgona Meduza’s head. He sees chained Andromeda. He learns from her what has happened and takes decision.
Scene X
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Triangle, Timpani, Cymbals, Bass drum, Tabor |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
10 to 10 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
3'50 |
10. He fights against the evil and liberates people and Andromeda.
Scene XII
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Celesta, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Harp, Tubular Bells, Triangle, Vibraphone, Cymbals, Bass drum |
Scored for |
Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
12 to 12 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
3'36 |
12. In the sky two stars sparkle: Andromeda and Persevsii – symbols of love and heroism, accomplished for love.
Scene XI
Title by uploader: Andromeda's Adventure, Op.18
Instrumentation |
Celesta, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, Timpani, Vibraphone, Mixed choir |
Scored for |
Choir, Symphonic orchestra |
Type of score |
Full score |
Movement(s) |
11 to 11 from 12 |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
4'10 |
11. People celebrate victory. It’s the triumph of love of Andromeda and Persevsii. They raise and fly away.
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