Oud Masterpieces: From Armenia Turkey & Middle

Alan Shavarsh Bardezbanian | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 9, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arc Music
• ASIN: B000VAQXEG
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,136 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Anatolian Memories (Hepsi Yolander)

2. Voch Me Dzaleeg

3. Zapion Sirto & Ormorfa Koritsa

4. Seerdus Vera

5. Hyegagan Bar

6. Sfikas Tsamiko

7. Sevan Tsgnorsner

8. Hicazkar Sirto

9. Sev Orer

10. Aleko's Kalamatiano

11. Suzie and Sozie's Dance

12. Karoun, Karoun/Nooneh

13. Sparmasetta

14. Sedi Donka

15. Yeraz

16. Tsamiko Reprise

17. Tamzara

18. Shet Turkish Peshrev

19. Raqs Al-Humayun

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Landmark recording from an underappreciated oud master, October 27, 2007

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Brian Prunka "bprunk" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oud Masterpieces: From Armenia Turkey & Middle (Audio CD)

Alan Shavarsh Bardezbanian (Gardner) originally released this recording in 2002 as "From Kef to Classical", and it has been out of print until recently. Fortunately for fans of the oud and near eastern music, it is once again available. Bardezbanian showcases his breathtaking range here, as a composer (Sfekas Tsamiko, Suzie & Sozie's Dance), improviser, and interpreter of classic repertoire. His playing seems to effortlessly manage to balance soulfulness and soaring virtuosity. Not merely an oud virtuoso, Bardezbanian was also a master of the G clarinet. Highly recommended.
with: Beth Bergerhoff (acc), Bau Graves (gt), David Hillon (bs), Eric Laperna (perc), Mike Gallant (vln)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LIVELY...fabulous musicianship, March 4, 2008

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anon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oud Masterpieces: From Armenia Turkey & Middle (Audio CD)

I listened to samples of a large number of Middle Eastern music CDs before choosing this one. It is completely instrumental, and there is a nice selection of different tempi and instrument combinations (this is not a solo Oud CD). There are a number of selections where the Oud is the featured instrument, but for the most part, the pieces are performed by a band of instruments with the Oud leading the way. The percussion is especially marvelous...you will be on your feet by measure sixteen of the first piece!

The recording is high quality in every way, and the music is quite authentic. The musicianship is first rate. I would especially recommend this CD for anyone who is just starting to listen to this genre of music.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most beautiful oud compilation I have ever heard, May 12, 2010

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Constance (New York) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oud Masterpieces (MP3 Download)

After searching for years for Oud folk-style music, and only ending up with Classic Concert Taxims, I found this! Perfection! Masterful playing; and very reminiscent of the old Feenjon Cafe in Greenwich Village from many years ago, with another Oud Master, Menachem Dworman, and his players. Every track is a winner. Just Wonderful!