Chopin, Hummel, Liszt & Babajanian: Piano Works

Featuring

Angela Cholakian
Frédéric Chopin
Franz Hummel
Franz Liszt
Arno Harutyuni Babajanian

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Composer Biography

Arno Babajanian, a prominent Armenian composer and virtuoso pianist, was known for works in both popular and classical genres.

Performer Biography

Angela Cholakian, the pianist on this album, began piano lessons in Russia at age four and was accepted into the 'Tchaikovsky Central School for Gifted Children' at thirteen.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Arno Babajanian, an Armenian composer, remained true to sublimating the soul of his people in his music, following in the footsteps of Aram Khachatourian.

Performer Biography

Angela Cholakian was renowned for her dedication to contemporary works, meticulously working with composers like Arno Babajanian, whose complete piano works she performed.

Interpretation

Angela Cholakian's interpretations range from gentle, lyrical poetry to passionate, eruptive piano virtuosity, always serving the musical context.

Compositional Technique

Atavistic Music is an improvisatory style where motives, themes, harmony, and rhythm result from concentrated listening and rapid reaction to emerging musical elements, without prior planning.