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Chimes of the Homeland
KONSTANTIN PETROSSIAN Composer, pianist and conductor Konstantin Petrossian graduated from the R.Melikian Music College and Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan, Armenia. Petrossian lectured on and taught harmony, theory, and chorale arrangement at R.Melikian Music College. Many years he was also Conductor of the Armenian TV/Radio Orchestra, and Director of the Armenian Music Center. K. Petrossian's works include symphonic, chorales, chamber music, music for movies and theaters. He has given numerous performances in many countries. K.Petrossian is a member of the following organizations: Union Composers of Armenia, ASCAP, Armenian Musical Assembly. K.Petrossian serves as Cultural and Music Director of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church in Providence, and hi also been the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island, and Armenian Chorale of Greater Worcester (MA). He also serves as the President and Artistic Director of the Armenian Music Festival of Rhode Island, Inc. ------ Konstantin Petrossian belongs to the generation of Armenian composers whose bright personalities and mastery epitomize contemporary Armenian music. Although the scores on this CD were composed relatively recently, many of them have already been widely acclaimed. Of particular interest, alongside the vocal and instrumental compositions, is the Hayrenee Ghoghanjner (Chimes of the Homeland) choral cycle of exquisite arrangements of Armenian songs that combine the traditional style created by greater armenian composer Komitas and the contemporary creative approach. While the Chimes of the Homeland cycle in itself provides a worthy and remarkable contribution to the choral art, likewise the brilliant work of the Komitas Chamber Choir directed by Hovhannes Mirzoyan (Yerevan State Conservatory of Music) and their fruitful cooperation with the composer have contributed to this marvelous musical accomplishment. By Edward Mirzoyan, Composer ------ Choral cycle "Hayrenee Ghoghanjner"(Chimes of the Homeland) by Konstantin Petrossian consists of ten choral arrangements of folk songs, representing various genres and themes. 1.2.3. The first three out of the assortment represent love poetry. Aysor Oorbat Piter (Today Is Friday ) is full of sadness caused by the separation of two loving hearts, Berditsu Ashetsee (I Looked From the Cave) tells a story of intense longing for the loved one and Lusnakn Arer (The Moon Has Set In) reflects feelings of tender love. 4. They are followed by Tamzara (Armenian Dance Song), a popular Western Armenian dance tune, which owes it's unique charm to peculiar rhythms. 5. Sandee Yerk (Labor Song) is an example of a labor song originating from the Shatakh Vaspurakan Province. It's opening exclamations are typical for songs of this genre, driving the rhythm of the work. 6. Widely popular among the Armenians, Sona Yar (Armenian Dance Song) is a dance song, performed by dancers in a circle. The pattern originates from the town of Van and is different from Komidas' recording and arrangement Sona Yar. 7. In the Western Armenian mourning song Al Chem Khagha (I Shall Play No More - Mourning Song), sadness is created by a beautiful lyrical melody winding against the tender rolling of suspended voices. 8. The extremely popular Arshakn Yelav (Arshak Rises - Tragic Song), also known as Shorora Salat, tells the story of the young fisherman, Arshak, who is perishing in the sea while his wife, Salat, unaware of his death, dances at a feast. The masterful, elaborate use of the chorus and the deliberate disconnection of the melody from the dance rhythm underscores the grim and tragic background of Salat's dance. 9. Contrasting with it is the Akh Sevavor, Sevig Aghchig (Oh Dark, Dark Girl) duet displaying the facetious song genre. This is a dialog between the mother, who wants her daughter to marry a wealthy person by the name Van, and the girl who is in love with the poor villager Sako. 10. The dance tune of Kanachel a Arteru (The Garden Has Blossomed) emerged in the town of Shirak where it is still popular. Following one another as an exquisite and picturesque illustration of life in the countryside, these tender songs bring with them the flavor of the composer's homeland - Armenia. By Alina Pahlevanian, Ethnomusicologist, Professor of the Komitas Conservatory of Music.- Shop: odax
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Yan 20th Century Armenian Composers
Exellent performer, capable of interpreting any kind of music, classic or that of contemporary compossers. A high quality professional musician, master of the modern technique in his instrumental performance, whose personal stamp reflects his exellent musical education. Boris Kulikov, Former Rector of the Moscow Conservatory. I believe that this great musician, who still has a lot to say, can impose his great talents in the very near future. Valery Gergiev Hayk Melikyan was born on November 29, 1980 in Yerevan. Laureate of many international piano competitions. He is widely known as one of the best performers of 20th century and contemporary music. The Armenian performing art gained a valuable development starting from 20-30s of the XX century. This period became an importante impulse for the advantage of different national professional musical geners. Different types of chamber music,such as miniatures, sonatas for different instruments, vocal and ensemblecompositions,started to appear along with opera, ballet, simphonic and chamber works. Varios cello works were also comosed during that time. Current CD presents Sonatas for cello and piano by four well-known Armenian contemporary composers, Harutiun Dellalian (1937-1990), with his unique and individual way of combining of traditional and contemporary thinking. Karen Khachaturian (1920-2011), with his world of of emotions, he express throught different layers of national modals and wide usage of poliphonic forms wich is very typical to his style. Tigran Mansurian (1939) who has always been in search for new and reached the unique musical language and thinking throught various experimental means and creative priciples. Avet Terterian (1929-1994), was one the brave innovators who integrated the XX century global musical tendencies and expression styles into the national music and his inimitable posotion in the national culture.- Shop: odax
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Light of My Music
This young pianist always appears at the stage with dark glasses in his eyes, when at all times with someone's escort. Getting closer to the piano and feeling it with his palm, he gives a signal to his escort, who promptly leaves him... Also feeling and adjusting his chair he sits down. After this week appearance, he regains his self confidence: now, it is him, his piano and his attentive audience. He reaches his hands towards the piano keyboard, keeping it little bit higher... The first not is played... The concert has started... He was born in Yerevan, Armenia on December 26, 1989. In age sixty he completely lost his vision. He is attached to piano from his cradle, when his father would turn on the player and little Levon for hours would listen Mozart, Breams, Debussy, George Benson, Oscar Peterson... To this date, Music is his companion and as he notes: "Someone may desert me, but not music, it is my faithful companion." In 2007 Levon graduates Alexander Spendarian's musical school and the same year he was accepted in the musical Conservatory of Komitas. Now he is in grade 3, in professor S. Kecheks class. As a pianist, Levon Karapetyan already has his life story. As a soloist, he has had many concerts in Yerevan's different concert halls. In 2006 at Aram Khachatryan's concert hall Levon has performed Mozart's 19th concerto for the piano and orchestra with Armenian national symphony and conductor Ruben Asatryan. In 2005 ?. Levon became a prise winner of musical competition of Alexander Spendiaryan: He has given concerts in Moscow and in 2007 he participated in FLEMI International competition and received a diploma. During the concert at Arno Babajanyan's 85th anniversary, where among the attendants sat USSR's and RA's famous actor Edvard Mirzoyan, Levon performed Babajanyan's "Elegia" and left a big impression on everyone in the audience. There Edvard Mirsoyan noted: "It is our duty to assist Levon in advancing his talents. With his talent and devotion, he inspires faith towards the blooming of his future talent."- Shop: odax
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The Golden Cockerel
Chor, Ballett & Orchester Mime Troupe of Yerevan Alexander Spendiaryan, Aram Katanian (Dir) 1986- Shop: odax
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