Eduard Ivanovich Bagdasarian, the composer, was a key figure in the modern development of Armenian music, working primarily in Armenia without seeking a worldwide reputation.
Performer Biography
Vladimir Sergeev, the violinist on this album, won his first prize in a regional competition for young violinists at age 11 and later won the International St Petersburg Competition in 2009.
Composer Biography
Eduard Ivanovich Bagdasarian participated in an expedition in 1953 to collect folk-songs in Armenia, many of which he later used in his own compositions.
Recording & Production
This album includes the world premiere recording of Eduard Ivanovich Bagdasarian's 24 Preludes for piano.
Composer Biography
Eduard Ivanovich Bagdasarian became increasingly involved in film, stage, and television music from the mid-1950s, without compromising his musical standards.
Compositional Technique
Eduard Ivanovich Bagdasarian's 24 Preludes encompass all major and minor keys, arranged in a classic double circle of fifths, while constantly referencing Armenian modes.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Armenian music, including that of Eduard Ivanovich Bagdasarian, is often based on a system of interlocking tetrachords that create an endless scale, rather than the European tonal system.
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