Armenian Festival (CD edition)

Present-day Armenia, situated between Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Iran, has a musical history that has developed over thousands of years. Native instruments include the duduk, a double-reeded woodwind that resembles a wooden flute; the kemancha, a violin-like instrument played with a bow; and the tar, an hour-glass-shaped string instrument similar to the lute. Armenian Festival features a capella choral performances such as "Gutani Yerg," richly orchestrated pieces like "Anun Arratutchian," and straightforward folk songs like "Khekch Marti," where solo-singing is accompanied by the tar. Liner notes include a brief album introduction.
Track Listing
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Sirem Ki (To Love) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 1:56 | |
102
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Sevana Zgnorsnerou Bar (Seven Fishermen) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 2:53 | |
103
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Kapama (Stewing Pot) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 3:11 | |
104
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Sari Sirun Yar (Mountain Beauty) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 3:44 | |
105
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Eraz (A Dream) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 3:23 | |
106
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Anun Arratutchian (Prosperity) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 3:07 | |
107
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Horovel | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 2:29 | |
108
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Gadagayan Bar (Humourous Dance) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 2:05 | |
109
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Gutani Yerg (Song of the Harvester) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 2:42 | |
110
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Sirerg (Love Song) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 3:41 | |
111
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Arak Bar (Fast Dance) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 2:31 | |
112
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Lusnak Anush (Moonlit Night) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 4:05 | |
113
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Jairanik (Armenian Folk Dance) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 2:31 | |
114
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Khekhch Marti (Poor Man) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 3:19 | |
115
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Yaman Yar (Oh, Darling Mine)) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 2:39 | |
116
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Akhourian Bar (Dance of Akhourian) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 2:07 | |
117
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Kapel Es Gisoved (She Tied Her Braids) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 3:34 | |
118
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Es Gisher, Lusnak Gisher (This Night, Moonlit Night) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 2:45 | |
119
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Karot (Yearning) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 3:17 | |
120
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Chochan (Male Dance) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 1:39 | |
121
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Siro Erg (Love Song) | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 4:08 | |
122
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Caravan | Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble | 4:30 |