The album was recorded in two locations in California, USA: Allegro Recordings in Burbank and Zipper Hall, Colburn School of Performing Arts, Los Angeles.
Cultural Impact
Christophor Kara-Murza's setting of Mikael Nalbandian's "The Song of the Italian Girl" became the anthem of the First and Third Republics of Armenia.
Composer Biography
Christophor Kara-Murza, an Armenian composer, collected several hundred folk songs and dances from Armenian villages and towns in Transcaucasia.
Performer Biography
Yulia Ayrapetyan has rediscovered and given premieres of forgotten Armenian piano music in the US, China, Europe, Russia, and Armenia.
Recording & Production
Two different pianos were used for this recording: a Fazioli F278 and a Steinway Model D.
Performer Biography
Yulia Ayrapetyan, the pianist on this album, made her debut at the Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall in 2023 and is known for her interpretations of Komitas and Melikian.
Album & Artwork
This album features world premiere recordings of piano works by Armenian composers Christophor Kara-Murza, Genary Korganov, and Romanos Melikian.
