Conceived jointly by violist Kim Kashkashian and violinist Movses Pogossian on the occasion of Tigran Mansurian’s 80th birthday, the "Con anima" project brings together a dedicated cast of players to perform the Armenian composer’s chamber music. The emphasis is on newer pieces - only the Third String Quartet dates from the 20th century - but there is a timeless quality to Mansurian’s work, all of which resounds with the spirit of his homeland. “His works are full of signifiers that come from Armenian ornaments, paintings or stones, “ writes Elena Dubiunets in the CD notes. “His music itself feels as if it was carved out of stone.” "Sonata da Chiesa" is dedicated to the memory of priest-composer-folklorist Komitas, an enduring inspiration for Mansurian. "Agnus Dei" is influenced by Armenian sacred music, and "Die Tänzerin" is based upon an Armenian folk dance. The album was recorded in Los Angeles early in 2019.
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