Composer: Gayane Chebotaryan, Lazar Sarian, Edvard Mirzoian, Geghuni Chitchian, Harutiun Dellalian, Tigran Mansurian
Performer: Hayk Melikyan
Number of Discs: 1
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Grand Piano
Release: 2020
Size: 1.36 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Gayane Chebotarian
6 Preludes:
01. No. 1, Andante
02. No. 2, Allegro grazioso
03. No. 3, Adagio con duolo
04. No. 4, Allegro grazioso
05. No. 5, Andante pastorale
06. No. 6, Allegro
Lazar Saryan
07. Theme with Variations for Piano
08. Dance for Piano
09. Grandfather’s Clock
3 Postludes:
10. No. 1, Maestoso
11. No. 2, Andantino recitando
12. No. 3, Tempo marciale
Edvard Mirzoyan
13. Poem for Piano
Album for a Granddaughter:
14. I. Morning
15. II. Mariam
16. III. Meditation
17. IV. Play
18. V. Sad Waltz
19. VI. Toccatina
Geghuni Chitchian
20. Epitaph for Piano
Harutiun Dellalian
Piano Sonata “Dedication to Komitas”:
21. I. Largo e rubato
22. II. Allegro
Tigran Mansurian
3 Pieces:
23. No. 1, —
24. No. 2, —
25. No. 3, Largo
This selection of Armenian piano music reflects the national characteristics, influences and technical developments of its composers over a 70-year period. The colourful dance element spiced with Armenian modes that is so distinctive is contrasted by Tigran Mansurian’s courageous avant-garde Three Pieces from 1971. The Armenian ‘Mighty Handful’ are represented by quintessential works by Mirzoian and Sarian, while several world première recordings expand an appreciation of the national style’s variety and versatility with music couched in ethereal depth and lyric virtuosity. HAYK MELIKYAN is recognised internationally by classical music audiences and critics alike as one of Armenia’s most versatile and imaginative musicians and among today’s most engaging virtuoso pianists. He studied at the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan and leads an active concert life. Melikyan is a laureate of numerous international piano competitions, including the Orléans Concours International and the IBLA Grand Prize. In 2013, he received the title of Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia. His solo album Arutiunian: Complete Piano Works (GP718) received The Best Classical Album prize at the annual 2018 Swallow Music Awards in Armenia. Hayk Melikyan has given premières of numerous works by contemporary composers and a number of pieces have been specially written for him.