Hovhaness: Piano Works, Vol. 2 – Journeying Over Land and Through Space
6/17/2022, 19 Tracks, 56:06
Featuring
Alessandra Pompili
Alan Hovhaness
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Composer Biography
Hovhaness was a prolific composer, with over 500 works, including 434 official opus numbers, nine operas, two ballets, and 66 symphonies.
Performer Biography
Alessandra Pompili, the soloist on this recording, is recognized internationally as a prominent interpreter of Alan Hovhaness's works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beyond musical influences, Hovhaness was inspired by Francis Bacon (the philosopher), the mystic Hermon Di Giovanno, religious sentiment, astronomy, and nature.
Composition History
Hovhaness's Symphony No. 2 'Mysterious Mountain' was premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leopold Stokowski in 1955, significantly increasing his popularity.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Journeying over Land and through Space,' reflects Hovhaness's musical journeys through different cultures and into endless space, and was suggested by Jack Johnston, who knew Hovhaness since childhood.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hovhaness developed a unique style by absorbing influences from Armenian, Oriental, medieval, and renaissance music, while staying away from European avant-garde trends.
Composer Biography
Alan Hovhaness, born Alan Vaness Chakmakjian, changed his name because people in the U.S. struggled to pronounce his birth name.
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