Barkhudarian: 4 Oriental Dances, 12 Armenian Dances & Piano Pieces
5/11/2018, 36 Tracks, 1:13:48
Featuring
Mikael Ayrapetyan
Sarkis Barkhudarian
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Composer Biography
Sarkis Barkhudarian, the composer, was born in Tiflis (now Tbilisi, Georgia) and his first musical experiences included street musicians and Armenian folk songs sung by his mother.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of Sarkis Barkhudarian's Four Oriental Dances, Twelve Armenian Dances, and Piano Pieces, Series 1 and 2.
Composition History
The Four Oriental Dances (1910-13) by Sarkis Barkhudarian are among the first piano works to use Armenian folk themes as a basis for original compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Sarkis Barkhudarian's piano pieces are highly melodic, often using simple forms to explore Armenian folk dances and songs.
Performer Biography
Mikael Ayrapetyan, the pianist on this recording, is actively engaged in popularizing Armenian classical music, organizing concerts and acting as producer, artistic director, and pianist for these performances.
Compositional Technique
The Twelve Armenian Dances by Sarkis Barkhudarian frequently use the rocking 6/8 time signature, which is particularly prevalent in Armenian music.
Critical Reception
The Four Oriental Dances were warmly acclaimed by the Russian musical community, including senior figures like Alexander Glazunov and Anatol Liadov.
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