The Minotaur: Scene 2, Before the Labyrinth by Elliott Carter. 12 recordings in this catalogue.
Movements
I. Building the Labyrinth to Imprison the Minotaur who Destroys Men
II. Entrance of King Minos
III. Selection of Greek Victims to be Sent Into the Labyrinth
IV. Ariadne, Princess of Crete, Dances with Theseus, a Greek Victim
V. Greek Victims are Driven Into the Labyrinth
VI. Theseus' Farewell to Ariadne as He Enters the Labyrinth
VII. Ariadne Unwinds Her Thread as Theseus, Entering the Labyrinth, Pulls the Thread After Him
VIII. Theseus Fights and Kills the Minotaur (as His Movements are Transmitted to Ariadne who is Holding the Other End of the Thread)
IX. Ariadne Rewinds Her Thread to Lead Theseus out of the Labyrinth
X. The Thread Breaks. Ariadne is Greatly Dismayed
XI. Theseus and Some of the Greeks Emerge From the Labyrinth and Rejoice
XII. The Greeks and Theseus, Forgetting Ariadne, Leave Crete
Top Performers
Recordings (12)
| Performers | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Naxos | 1:04 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Naxos | 1:32 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Naxos | 1:56 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Naxos | 1:20 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Nonesuch | 1:54 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Naxos | 4:26 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Naxos | 1:40 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Nonesuch | 1:08 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Nonesuch | 1:44 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Nonesuch | 2:00 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Naxos | 3:39 |
| Gerard Schwarz, New York Chamber Symphony · view | - | Nonesuch | 1:14 |
