Mansurian's music is deeply nostalgic, stemming from his childhood feeling of 'Paradise Lost' after moving from Beirut to Soviet Armenia.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recording of the works Canti Paralleli, Postludium, and Agnus Dei.
Instruments
Anton Martynov, the violinist on this album, plays a Giovanni Grancino violin made in Milan in 1700.
Composer Biography
Tigran Mansurian, born in Beirut, moved to Soviet Armenia at age eight, and the contrast between the cosmopolitan city and bleak Soviet reality was the strongest impression of his life.
Cultural Impact
Tigran Mansurian is considered the face of modern Armenian music internationally, with his works performed by world-class musicians and regularly released by ECM.
Compositional Technique
Mansurian's music, influenced by impressionism, features soft harmonies, transparent textures, and melodic lines sometimes associated with Armenian medieval fine arts.
Performer Biography
Julian Milkis, the clarinetist on this album, is the only student of the legendary clarinet icon Benny Goodman.
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