Hovhaness: Armenian Rhapsodies 1, 2, 3

Alan Hovhaness (Composer), Gerard Schwarz (Conductor), Alan Hovhaness (Conductor), Seattle Symphony Orchestra (Performer, Orchestra), Martin Berkofsky (Performer), Hinako Fujihara (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Martin Berkofsky, Hinako Fujihara
• Orchestra: Seattle Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Gerard Schwarz, Alan Hovhaness
• Composer: Alan Hovhaness
• Audio CD (November 18, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Koch Vision
• ASIN: B000001SXZ
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #351,458 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Armenian Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 45

2. Armenian Rhapsody No. 2, Op. 51

3. Armenian Rhapsody No. 3, Op. 189

4. Symphony No. 38, Op. 314: 3. 'My Soul Is A Bird'

5. Symphony No. 38, Op. 314: 4. 'Lullaby'

6. Concerto No. 10, Op. 413 For Piano, Trumpet, And Strings: 1. Andante espressivo

7. Concerto No. 10, Op. 413 For Piano, Trumpet, And Strings: 2. Adagio espressivo

8. Concerto No. 10, Op. 413 For Piano, Trumpet, And Strings: 3. Allegro

9. Concerto No. 10, Op. 413 For Piano, Trumpet, And Strings: 4. Andante cantabile

10. Concerto No. 10, Op. 413 For Piano, Trumpet, And Strings: 5. Andante maestoso

11. Concerto No. 10, Op. 413 For Piano, Trumpet, And Strings: 6. 'Wandering In Space' - Andante misterio

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short, sweet and to the point (who knows from dangling partciples and diminished 19ths), December 17, 2005

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This review is from: Hovhaness: Armenian Rhapsodies 1, 2, 3 (Audio CD)

These are the finest versions of the 3 Rhapsodies ever put on CD. Even better than the composer's own. Conductor Schwarz has a long term relationship with the composer and it clearly shows. He leads the wonderful Seattle Orchestra through ethereal and heavenly moods and sonics on all the compositions here and the accoustic in The Seattle opera was made for this. The Koch sound engineers provide SUPERB sound with great depth, clarity, wide dynamic range and rich warm textures. I don't think a better sound stage could be provided no matter what the music. Simply uplifting. The rest of the CD pieces are: Symphony #38 (M Soul Is A Bird/Lullaby) and Concerto #10 for piano, trumpet and strings. Also done as well as can be. This Cd is a must for fans of Hovhaness and his Armenian roots.