The album celebrates a liberation from the 'tired Soviet models' that made many works indistinguishable in the not-so-distant past, showcasing the unique styles of contemporary Armenian music.
Compositional Technique
The composer Tigran Mansurian is acknowledged for his courage in exploring progressive Western influences and later turning to Komitas, the spiritual father of Armenian classical music, influencing the purification and honesty in contemporary Armenian music.
Composer Biography
Artur Avanesov, one of the composers featured, is also a pianist and writer, and is described as pivotal to this recording due to his influence on composition, pedagogy, and musical scholarship in Armenia.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Modulation Necklace," refers to a string of different modal constructions in Armenian folk music, which is also the title of one of the pieces on the album.
Composition History
Most of the works on this CD were commissioned by the Dilijan Chamber Music Series, an organization founded by Vatsche Barsoumian to advance Armenian culture.
Recording & Production
The proceeds from this recording will benefit the UCLA Armenian Music Program and the Lark Musical Society, supporting their efforts in promoting Armenian music and culture.
Recording & Production
The album is a collection of recently written works by five Armenian composers, all of whom are close friends of the album's executive producer, Movses Pogossian.
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