About this Recording

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.

Gayane Chebotarian
© Armenpress

Geghuni Chitchian
© Armenpress

Harutiun Dellalian
© Karo Janikyan

Tigran Mansurian
© Family Archive

Edvard Mirzoian
© Armenpress

Lazar Sarian
© Karamian Studio