Description
The duduk is one of the oldest wind instruments in the world, dating back to Armenia's pre-Christian times. Djivan Gasparyan is the foremost living duduk virtuoso, having received four Gold Medals in UNESCO's world wide competitions. The mellow and haunting sound of the duduk gained international popularity after it was featured on Peter Gabriel's soundtrack to The Last Temptation of Christ. Gasparyan is featured here performing Armenian folk songs and melodies from Armenia's Pagan and Christian traditions. The ultimate in meditative music. CD/Cass TC4268. Fans of Gasparyan's solo recordings will be astonished to hear Apricots from Eden (4276), his first recording of rhythmic folk dances from Armenia accompanied by other duduks and the Armenian folk drum (d'hol). This recording highlights Gasparyan's virtuosity in a surprisingly different and exciting way. Digital Audiophile Series.
Track Listing
- Intz mi Khuntrir, Ask Me No Questions
- Siro Yerk / Sari Aghcheek, Love Song
- Gumri bar, Dance of Gumri
- Sarer Gaghachem, I Beg You, Mountains
- Soorp Soorp, Holy Holy
- Groong, The Crane
- Gumri yerk, Song of Gumri
- Karabaghi Aghcheekneroo, Maidens of Karabagh
- Dzidzernag, The Swallow
- Nachnataryan Yerk, Pagan Chant
