MosJan Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 http://www.edwardmanukyan.com/images/photos/picture_013.jpg Born and raised in Armenia (then USSR) in 1981, Manukyan did not develop his interests in music until his late teens. In 1997 he won state scholarship to study English language and psychology at the University after V. Brusov in Yerevan and at the same time he began teaching himself piano and music theory. Advancing his skills rapidly and with a devotion, he soon appeared as a permanent member with local orchestras and chamber groups, writing material for their repertoires. Upon moving to the United States in 2002, Manukyan studied with Rowan Taylor (composition) and Stephen Piazza (conducting) and later continued his studies with John Kennedy and James Newton at the California State University, Los Angeles (2005-2007), earning a Master of Music degree in composition. His graduation piece, the Symphony for Wind Orchestra, was performed by CSULA Wind Ensemble, conducted by Abel Ramirez. Manukyan's works have been featured by orchestras, chamber groups and solo musicians throughout Europe and North America, and publicized by TV and other media. Manukyan's style is based on Armenian folklore elements and contemporary compositional techniques. Although he almost never directly quots an actual folk song, the glorification of folk music and its synthesis with modern trends is the very essence of all his work. His catalogue includes both orchestral and chamber works, as well as music for solo instruments and over one hundred songs. "Triumph of Reason" for Trumpet and Piano (2007) - in progress Dedicated to James D. Watson Duration: 4 minutes. Esquisse for Violin and Piano (2007) Duration: 4 minutes. Three Pieces for Solo Violin (2007) Duration: 7 minutes. Expromt Melody Dance Three Miniatures for Clarinet and Piano (2007) Duration: 8 minutes. Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano (2007) Duration: 18 minutes. Movement I (Melodies of Loneliness) PDF sample Movement II (Mountain Call) PDF sample Movement III (Villagers' Dance) PDF sample "Adagio" for wind orchestra (2006) Duration: 6 minutes. Symphony for Wind Orchestra (2006) PDF sample In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of Armenia's independence from the Soviet Union. Duration: 12 minutes. Quartet for Flute, Violin, Tuba and Piano (2006) Duration: 10 minutes. Elegia for piano (2006) PDF sample In the memory of his grandfather. Duration: 3 minutes and 15 seconds. Ten songs on words by Armenian poets (P. Duryan, G. Emin, A. Isahakyan, H. Sahyan, H. Shiraz, V. Teryan, H. Tumanyan) with piano accompaniment (2006-2007) - in progress (Translated into English by the composer) Duration: 35 minutes. Five songs for high voice with piano accompaniment (2006) Duration: 16 minutes. 1. Hayastan 2. A World Like This 3. You Looked At Me 4. Is It Love? 5. Vocalise Arrangement of ten songs (written in 2002) for voice with piano accompaniment (2006) Duration: 16 minutes. 1. Velvet Girl 2. Now That My Love Has Died PDF sample 3. Solty Cookies 4. My Lonely Blue-Eyed Blond 5. Upon My Black Raincoat 6. Take A Look At The Sky 7. I'm So Indifferent 8. Shelly 9. I Can't Love You 10. Point Pleasant Beach Sonatina for Brass Quintet (2006) Duration: 7 minutes and 40 seconds. "Suite No. 1 for Brass Quartet" for 2 trumpets, French horn and trombone (2005) Duration: 13 minutes. Parts: 1. Armenian Fanfare 2. Song 3. Dawn In Ararat Valley 4. Battle Fanfare 5. Lament "Suite No. 2 for Brass Quartet" for 2 trumpets, French horn and trombone (2006) Duration: 16 minutes. Parts: 1. Andante 2. Love Song 3. Morning Fanfare 4. Peasant Dance 5. Scherzo Duet for Violin and Piano (2005-2006) Duration: 9 minutes. 1. Allegro 2. Andantino 3. Vivace Con Brio "Poem-Symphony" for symphony orchestra (2005) [Orch: 2222 4331 p strings] Duration: 13 minutes. "Lyrical Suite" for orchestra (2005) Duration: 22 minutes. 1. Andante 2. Ballade 3. Lamentoso 4. Nocturne 5. Finale "Images of Armenia", suite for symphony orchestra (2005) - (wind-ensemble version also available) Duration: 20 minutes. 1. Dance-Introduction PDF sample 2. Fanfare Of Nostalgia PDF sample 3. Capriccio PDF sample 4. Romance PDF sample 5. Patriotic March PDF sample Concerto for piano and orchestra (2004) [Orch: 2222 4231 p strings] Duration: 17 minutes. "Dance" for two pianos (2003) Duration: 4 minutes and 35 seconds. Arrangement of "Caucasian Waltz" for orchestra (2003. rev. 2005) [Orch: 2222 4231 p strings] Duration: 3 minutes and 30 seconds. "Caucasian Waltz" for piano (2003) Duration: 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) I'm so happy that there is new generation of Armenian composers who are thinking about preserving our folk music and educating the rest of the world about our music Edited January 4, 2008 by anoushik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyona Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I found this video on Youtube. Isn't that amazing??? Somebody called Lyndi Williams sings about "aghi blit" :lol: Looks like they're going to perform this in Armenia soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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