THE MUSIC OF ARMENIA: RECITAL & LECTURE
Presented by The Boston NOR Trio
Sargis Karapetyan, Violin; Nune Hakobyan, Piano; Andrei Sobchenko, Saxophone
Saturday, June 15, 7:30 PM
Program:
Trio Pathétique in D minor, Mikhail Glinka
Trio Pathétique in D minor, Mikhail Glinka
Preghiera (Prayer) from Piano Concerto No.2, Sergei Rachmaninov / arr. bay Fritz Kreisler
Passacaglia, George Frideric Handel / arr. by Sarkis Aslamazian
Gavotte from Symphony No.1 (Classical), Sergei Prokofiev / arr. by Sarkis Aslamazian
Suite for Trio, Alexander Arutunian
Adagio from Spartacus Ballet, Aram Khachaturian
The Red Shawl, Komitas Vartabed / arr. by Sarkis Aslamazian
Festive Song, Komitas Vartabed / arr. by Sarkis Aslamazian
Nocturne, Arno Babajanian / arr. by Nunè Hakobyan
About the NOR Trio
NOR Trio was formed by a fortuitous coming together of three instrumentalists. Nor Trio, which is New Trio in Armenian, is based on a traditional piano trio with a violin, a cello and a piano. In this unique trio, the cello is replaced by a saxophone. After originally playing a French composition written for violin, piano, and saxophone, the three musicians noticed that the tone quality of an alto saxophone brought a new perspective to the traditional ensemble. From then on, Nor Trio continued to adapt compositions written for traditional piano trios. An alto saxophone’s range is far shorter than a cello’s, therefore some string techniques cannot be transposed to a wind instrument. NOR Trio produces music that is distinctive, while still retaining the traditional aspects of a piano trio. The Trio is composed of Andrei Sobchenko, alto saxophone, Sargis Karapetyan, violin and Nunè Hakobyan, piano. Their particular focus is on Armenian and Russian music.
NOR Trio was formed by a fortuitous coming together of three instrumentalists. Nor Trio, which is New Trio in Armenian, is based on a traditional piano trio with a violin, a cello and a piano. In this unique trio, the cello is replaced by a saxophone. After originally playing a French composition written for violin, piano, and saxophone, the three musicians noticed that the tone quality of an alto saxophone brought a new perspective to the traditional ensemble. From then on, Nor Trio continued to adapt compositions written for traditional piano trios. An alto saxophone’s range is far shorter than a cello’s, therefore some string techniques cannot be transposed to a wind instrument. NOR Trio produces music that is distinctive, while still retaining the traditional aspects of a piano trio. The Trio is composed of Andrei Sobchenko, alto saxophone, Sargis Karapetyan, violin and Nunè Hakobyan, piano. Their particular focus is on Armenian and Russian music.
About the Arts & Entertainment Lecture Series:
Experience the PREMIERE SEASON of the Arts and Entertainment Lecture series in the NEW state-of-the-art Performing Arts Building on Cape Cod. Visit in person or tune in virtually to celebrate the power of creativity in Arts and Music as we explore, learn, and connect with renowned experts and enthusiasts. Ignite your imagination and deepen your appreciation of Art, Music & Culture. We have the privilege, the challenge and the responsibility to carry out the mission of the Arts to humanize culture. Join us for this unforgettable PREMIERE SEASON with music and art lovers from around the world.
Experience the PREMIERE SEASON of the Arts and Entertainment Lecture series in the NEW state-of-the-art Performing Arts Building on Cape Cod. Visit in person or tune in virtually to celebrate the power of creativity in Arts and Music as we explore, learn, and connect with renowned experts and enthusiasts. Ignite your imagination and deepen your appreciation of Art, Music & Culture. We have the privilege, the challenge and the responsibility to carry out the mission of the Arts to humanize culture. Join us for this unforgettable PREMIERE SEASON with music and art lovers from around the world.
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