In "Duo Solo," French-Armenian cellist Astrig Siranossian presents a captivating exploration of the dialogue between the human voice and the cello, an instrument often hailed as the closest to the human voice. This imaginative recital seamlessly weaves together masterworks for solo cello by Bach, Kodály, and Ligeti with traditional Armenian melodies, honoring Siranossian's rich cultural heritage. The album opens with Bach's iconic Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007, each movement interspersed with Armenian songs that Siranossian performs with remarkable sensitivity. The program also features Kodály's Sonata for Solo Cello in B Minor, Op. 8, and Ligeti's Cello Sonata, showcasing Siranossian's technical prowess and expressive depth. Recorded in 24-Bit/96 kHz Stereo, "Duo Solo" offers an immersive listening experience, highlighting Siranossian's unique artistic vision and her commitment to bridging musical traditions. With a duration of 66 minutes, this album is a testament to Siranossian's artistry and her ability to create a compelling narrative through music.
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Tracks
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. PréludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Astrig Siranossian
AlakyazAnonymous, Astrig Siranossian
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Astrig Siranossian
NoubarAnonymous, Astrig Siranossian
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, Astrig Siranossian
GarunaAnonymous, Astrig Siranossian
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Astrig Siranossian
Chinar esAnonymous, Astrig Siranossian
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: V. Menuets I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Astrig Siranossian
Shogher djanAnonymous, Astrig Siranossian
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Astrig Siranossian
Cello Sonata: I. DialogoGyörgy Ligeti, Astrig Siranossian
Cello Sonata: II. CapriccioGyörgy Ligeti, Astrig Siranossian
Sareri Hovin MernemAnonymous, Astrig Siranossian
Sonata for Solo Cello in B Minor, Op. 8: I. Allegro maestoso ma appassionatoZoltán Kodály, Astrig Siranossian
Sonata for Solo Cello in B Minor, Op. 8: II. Adagio. Con grand' espressioneZoltán Kodály, Astrig Siranossian
Sonata for Solo Cello in B Minor, Op. 8: III. Allegro molto vivaceZoltán Kodály, Astrig Siranossian