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Karine Hovhannisyan
Classical Music for the Armenian Kanun
Genres: International Music, Special Interest, Pop, Classical

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. Khachatur Avetisyan - Concerto No. 2 for kanun and orchestra Allegro con fuoco
2. Adagio
3. Allegro con fuoco
4. Perpetuum mobile (Khachatur Avetisyan)
5. Tokat (Khachatur Avetisyan)
6. Shalako
7. Komitas Suite
8. Sareri hovin mermen
9. Sonat Taghashar (Khachatur Avetisyan)
10. Ashkharums akh chim kashi
11. Tjhvjhik

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CD Details

All Artists: Karine Hovhannisyan
Title: Classical Music for the Armenian Kanun
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Traditional Crossroads
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 11/19/2007
Genres: International Music, Special Interest, Pop, Classical
Styles: Middle East, Vocal Pop, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 780702433626

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Product Description

Karine Hovhannisyan is regarded as the foremost kanun (72-string Middle Eastern lap harp) player of her generation. She studied with the legendary composer Khachatur Avetisyan, whose most important works for the kanun are recorded here, including the virtuosic concerto for kanun and orchestra recorded with the Armenian Opera Orchestra. Also included rare gems by Sayat Nova, Komitas and others with members of the Shoghakn Ensemble. Booklet includes and introduction essay by Sahan Arzruni and a chapter about the history and origins of the kanun.

CD Reviews

Outstanding Kanun

Samir Sobhy | 04/15/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was favorably surprised to discover classical Armenian music through this excellent album. As lover of the kanun, I enjoyed very much listening to it. The best part is an outstanding concerto, which has a strong Katchaturian flavor. The kanun player is excellent. I was also surprised to discover the resemblance between Armenian and Middle Eqastern music."