"Con Anima" is a captivating exploration of the chamber music of Tigran Mansurian, a composer whose work is renowned for its deep spiritual resonance and profound expressiveness. This album, released on ECM New Series, celebrates Mansurian's 80th birthday and is a collaborative effort conceived by violinist Movses Pogossian and violist Kim Kashkashian. The album features a rich tapestry of compositions, including the hauntingly beautiful "Agnus Dei," the intricate "Sonata da Chiesa," and the dynamic "String Quartet No. 3," among others. With a running time of 1 hour and 19 minutes, the album offers a comprehensive journey through Mansurian's unique musical landscape. The performances by Pogossian and Kashkashian, along with other leading members of the Armenian diaspora, bring a depth of interpretation and technical virtuosity that highlights the intricate beauty of Mansurian's compositions. This album is a testament to Mansurian's enduring legacy and his ability to create music that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries.
Agnus Dei: I. Agnus DeiTigran Mansurian, Boris Allakhverdyan, Varty Manouelian, Michael Kaufman, Steven Vanhauwaert
Agnus Dei: II. Qui tollis peccata mundiTigran Mansurian, Boris Allakhverdyan, Varty Manouelian, Michael Kaufman, Steven Vanhauwaert
Agnus Dei: III. Miserere nobisTigran Mansurian, Boris Allakhverdyan, Varty Manouelian, Michael Kaufman, Steven Vanhauwaert
Sonata da Chiesa: I. Tranquillo ma con motoTigran Mansurian, Kim Kashkashian, Tatevik Mokatsian
Sonata da Chiesa: II. Andante, leggieroTigran Mansurian, Kim Kashkashian, Tatevik Mokatsian
Con anima. Tranquillo e poco libero – Moderato con moto, sempliceTigran Mansurian, Movses Pogossian, Varty Manouelian, Kim Kashkashian, Teng Li, Karen Ouzounian, Michael Kaufman
String Trio: I. Moderato, con motoTigran Mansurian, Movses Pogossian, Kim Kashkashian, Karen Ouzounian
String Trio: II. Vivacissimo, con fuocoTigran Mansurian, Movses Pogossian, Kim Kashkashian, Karen Ouzounian
String Trio: III. GraveTigran Mansurian, Movses Pogossian, Kim Kashkashian, Karen Ouzounian
String Quartet No. 3: I. GraveTigran Mansurian, Movses Pogossian, Varty Manouelian, Kim Kashkashian, Michael Kaufman
String Quartet No. 3: II. ScherzandoTigran Mansurian, Movses Pogossian, Varty Manouelian, Kim Kashkashian, Michael Kaufman
String Quartet No. 3: III. AdagioTigran Mansurian, Movses Pogossian, Varty Manouelian, Kim Kashkashian, Michael Kaufman
Die Tänzerin. Allegro energicoTigran Mansurian, Varty Manouelian, Kim Kashkashian
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