Hayk Melikyan – An Armenian Palette (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:26:34 minutes | 2,80 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Grand Piano
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 (03:33)
02. Hayk Melikyan – 6 Preludes: No. 2, Allegro grazioso (02:02)
03. Hayk Melikyan – 6 Preludes: No. 3, Adagio con duolo (02:26)
04. Hayk Melikyan – 6 Preludes: No. 4, Allegro grazioso (01:46)
05. Hayk Melikyan – 6 Preludes: No. 5, Andante pastorale (04:06)
06. Hayk Melikyan – 6 Preludes: No. 6, Allegro (02:20)
07. Hayk Melikyan – Theme with Variations for Piano (07:33)
08. Hayk Melikyan – Dance for Piano (03:04)
09. Hayk Melikyan – Grandfather’s Clock (01:05)
10. Hayk Melikyan – 3 Postludes: No. 1, Maestoso (01:49)
11. Hayk Melikyan – 3 Postludes: No. 2, Andantino recitando (02:29)
12. Hayk Melikyan – 3 Postludes: No. 3, Tempo marciale (01:53)
13. Hayk Melikyan – Poem for Piano (06:01)
14. Hayk Melikyan – Album for a Granddaughter: I. Morning (01:31)
15. Hayk Melikyan – Album for a Granddaughter: II. Mariam (02:01)
16. Hayk Melikyan – Album for a Granddaughter: III. Meditation (03:28)
17. Hayk Melikyan – Album for a Granddaughter: IV. Play (00:56)
18. Hayk Melikyan – Album for a Granddaughter: V. Sad Waltz (03:57)
19. Hayk Melikyan – Album for a Granddaughter: VI. Toccatina (01:23)
20. Hayk Melikyan – Epitaph for Piano (08:29)
21. Hayk Melikyan – Piano Sonata “Dedication to Komitas”: I. Largo e rubato (09:14)
22. Hayk Melikyan – Piano Sonata “Dedication to Komitas”: II. Allegro (04:17)
23. Hayk Melikyan – 3 Pieces: No. 1, — (04:56)
24. Hayk Melikyan – 3 Pieces: No. 2, — (03:06)
25. Hayk Melikyan – 3 Pieces: No. 3, Largo (02:56)
