FLAC (tracks), Lossless | 01:26:21 | 235 Mb
Classical, Instrumental, Easy Listening
This selection of Armenian piano music reflects the national characteristics, influences and technical developments of its composers over a 70-year period. The colourful dance element spiced with Armenian modes that is so distinctive is contrasted by Tigran Mansurian’s courageous avant-garde Three Pieces from 1971. The Armenian ‘Mighty Handful’ are represented by quintessential works by Mirzoian and Sarian, while several world première recordings expand an appreciation of the national style’s variety and versatility with music couched in ethereal depth and lyric virtuosity.
Tracklist:
1. 6 Preludes: No. 1, Andante (3:34)
2. 6 Preludes: No. 2, Allegro grazioso (2:03)
3. 6 Preludes: No. 3, Adagio con duolo (2:27)
4. 6 Preludes: No. 4, Allegro grazioso (1:46)
5. 6 Preludes: No. 5, Andante pastorale (4:07)
6. 6 Preludes: No. 6, Allegro (2:20)
7. Theme with Variations for Piano (7:33)
8. Dance for Piano (3:05)
9. Grandfather’s Clock (1:06)
10. 3 Postludes: No. 1, Maestoso (1:50)
11. 3 Postludes: No. 2, Andantino recitando (2:30)
12. 3 Postludes: No. 3, Tempo marciale (1:53)
13. Poem for Piano (6:01)
14. Album for a Granddaughter: I. Morning (1:31)
15. Album for a Granddaughter: II. Mariam (2:02)
16. Album for a Granddaughter: III. Meditation (3:28)
17. Album for a Granddaughter: IV. Play (0:57)
18. Album for a Granddaughter: V. Sad Waltz (3:58)
19. Album for a Granddaughter: VI. Toccatina (1:24)
20. Epitaph for Piano (8:30)
21. Piano Sonata “Dedication to Komitas”: I. Largo e rubato (9:14)
22. Piano Sonata “Dedication to Komitas”: II. Allegro (4:18)
23. 3 Pieces: No. 1, — (4:56)
24. 3 Pieces: No. 2, — (3:07)
25. 3 Pieces: No. 3, Largo (2:56)