An Anthology of Armenian Piano Music, Vol. 1: Classic Composers - Şahan Arzruni, piano

1 Sayat-Nova: Two Songs: Kemancha (arr. Sarajian for solo piano) 01:54

2 Sayat-Nova: Two Songs: As Long as I Live (arr. Sarajian for solo piano) 02:10

3 Alexandre Spendiaryan: Erivan Sketches, Op. 30: Enzeli (Arr. for solo piano by Alexandre Spendiaryan) 04:34

4 Alexandre Spendiaryan: Romances and Songs, Op. 15: 1. Lullaby 02:30


Komitas: Dances
5 1. Erangi 02:34
6 2. Ounabi 01:27
7 3. Marali 01:25
8 4. Shoushiki 01:18
9 5. Et-Arhaj 02:24
10 6. Shoror 04:06

11 Karol Mikoli: 6 Pieces, Op. 9: 3. Etude 01:39

12 Karol Mikoli: Lied 02:56

13 Guenarios Ghorghanian: Bayati 05:54

14 Stephan Elman: Nocturne 03:00

Edgar Manas: Petite Suite
15 1. Bourrée 01:01
16 2. Aria 01:45
17 3. Toccata 01:09

18 Stepan Papelyan: La fin d’un rêve 03:18

19 Nikogayos Tigranian: Et-Arhaj 02:27

20 Onnig Berberian: Prélude 01:03

21 Dikran Tchouhadjian: Impromptue 03:19

On this first disc of a three-record set, piano compositions by various musicians who have left a mark on the history of Armenian music are sampled. Among them, Komitas will surely survive the test of history; Sayat Nova is already firmly established as the Armenian troubadour. Some probably will be forgotten, others will assume a place for their historical role, and still others will be remembered for achievements other than their contributions as composers. (The two remaining records in the set will represent contemporary Armenian composers in the diaspora and composers in Armenia.)