Hayk Melikyan - An Armenian Palette (2020) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

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 Mansurians 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 styles 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 Armenias most versatile and imaginative musicians and among todays 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..

TRACKLIST

01. Hayk Melikyan - 6 Preludes: No. 1, Andante
02. Hayk Melikyan - 6 Preludes: No. 2, Allegro grazioso
03. Hayk Melikyan - 6 Preludes: No. 3, Adagio con duolo
04. Hayk Melikyan - 6 Preludes: No. 4, Allegro grazioso
05. Hayk Melikyan - 6 Preludes: No. 5, Andante pastorale
06. Hayk Melikyan - 6 Preludes: No. 6, Allegro
07. Hayk Melikyan - Theme with Variations for Piano
08. Hayk Melikyan - Dance for Piano
09. Hayk Melikyan - Grandfather's Clock
10. Hayk Melikyan - 3 Postludes: No. 1, Maestoso
11. Hayk Melikyan - 3 Postludes: No. 2, Andantino recitando
12. Hayk Melikyan - 3 Postludes: No. 3, Tempo marciale
13. Hayk Melikyan - Poem for Piano
14. Hayk Melikyan - Album for a Granddaughter: I. Morning
15. Hayk Melikyan - Album for a Granddaughter: II. Mariam
16. Hayk Melikyan - Album for a Granddaughter: III. Meditation
17. Hayk Melikyan - Album for a Granddaughter: IV. Play
18. Hayk Melikyan - Album for a Granddaughter: V. Sad Waltz
19. Hayk Melikyan - Album for a Granddaughter: VI. Toccatina
20. Hayk Melikyan - Epitaph for Piano
21. Hayk Melikyan - Piano Sonata "Dedication to Komitas": I. Largo e rubato
22. Hayk Melikyan - Piano Sonata "Dedication to Komitas": II. Allegro
23. Hayk Melikyan - 3 Pieces: No. 1, —
24. Hayk Melikyan - 3 Pieces: No. 2, —
25. Hayk Melikyan - 3 Pieces: No. 3, Largo



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