Koryun Asatryan chose to focus on contemporary composers on this CD because he believes New Music must be performed to thrive, even if the composers are not well known.
Performer Biography
Koryun Asatryan started playing the saxophone at the age of nine, after giving up piano due to not practicing enough.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Sendesaal Deutschlandfunk Kammermusiksaal in Cologne, Germany, between February 3-6, 2014.
Interpretation
Koryun Asatryan prefers music that evokes feelings and moves people, regardless of whether it is classical, jazz, or folk.
Interpretation
Koryun Asatryan believes that a saxophone should not have its own personality, as performers aim to create various characters with the instrument depending on the piece.
Performer Biography
Koryun Asatryan states that the saxophone is not his favorite instrument, and that it does not have a deep-rooted tradition in his homeland, Armenia.
Performer Biography
Koryun Asatryan, the saxophonist on this album, won the German Music Competition in 2012, which was a significant event in his musical career.
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