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In Europe and the US, familiarity with Armenian music has been largely limited to Khachaturian but there is a surge of interest in the unique distinctive melodic traditions of the country. This collection contains formal works and arrangements of folk tunes from the Talalyan archives which derive from the collecting of Gomidas (Komitas) and is superbly presented by Canadian celist Heather Tuach (also previously cellist with the Fitzwilliam Quartet) and Armenian-Canadian pianist Patil Harboyan. The music in Western terms is very much in the Romantic tradition, the folk arrangements quite sophisticated and worthy of as much attention as well-established collections.
A highly entertaining and revelatory program – almost all of the works receiving their first recording. Booklet notes in English, Armenian and French.
- Alexander Arutunian:
- Impromptu (4:27) Gomidas:
- Groung (3:52) Arno Babjanian:
- Vocalise (3:08) Haro Stapanian:
- Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 35 – I. Allegro risoluto (10:49)
- Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 35 – II. Andante cantabile (4:33)
- Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 35 – III. Allegretto giocoso (6:39) Gomidas:
- Karoun A (2:53)
- Keler Soler (2:51)
- Chinar Es (2:14)
- Dzani Dzar (2:35)
- Shoushigi (2:05)
- Kele Kele (1:39)
- Akh Maral Jan (3:20)
- Yerginkn Ambel A (1:47)
- Shogher Jan (3:08)
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Impromptu (4:27)
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Groung (3:52)
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Vocalise (3:08)
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Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 35 – I. Allegro risoluto (10:49)
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Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 35 – II. Andante cantabile (4:33)
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Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 35 – III. Allegretto giocoso (6:39)
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Karoun A (2:53)
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Keler Soler (2:51)
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Chinar Es (2:14)
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Dzani Dzar (2:35)
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Shoushigi (2:05)
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Kele Kele (1:39)
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Akh Maral Jan (3:20)
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Yerginkn Ambel A (1:47)
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Shogher Jan (3:08)