MAKAR EKMALIAN (1856–1905)

PIANO WORKS

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MIKAEL AYRAPETYAN

‘In my research into Armenian classical music, I have concluded that it developed from a foundation of two branches: the native folk music and spiritual music. As the first country to adopt Christianity as the state religion, Armenia has an ancient and rich heritage of sacred music. Ekmalian's work is an example of music officially canonised by the Armenian Church, which lives in the heart of every Armenian on this planet. I am happy that be able to express and share with the world the masterpieces of Patarag and folk music treatments by the genius Ekmalian!’ – Mikael Ayrapetyan