Tigran Mansurian is a renowned Armenian composer, whose work has deeply influenced contemporary classical music with its emotive depth and innovative blend of traditional Armenian melodies with modern compositional techniques. Born on January 27, 1939, in Beirut, Lebanon, he relocated to Armenia, settling in the capital, Yerevan, where he would later graduate from the Komitas State Conservatory. His compositions, which span a variety of genres including chamber music, orchestral works, and choral pieces, reflect a nuanced exploration of Armenia's rich musical history and its traumatic past, especially the Armenian Genocide, which has been a central theme in some of his works.

Among his most significant compositions are "Requiem," dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide, and "Monodia," which showcases his distinctive use of melody and texture. Mansurian's music often fuses the duduk's mournful sound, an Armenian woodwind instrument, with Western classical forms, creating pieces that are both hauntingly beautiful and deeply reflective. His contributions to music have been acknowledged with numerous awards and honors, and his works are regularly performed worldwide, marking him as a key figure in the realm of contemporary classical music. Through albums like "Tigran Mansurian: Con anima," "Quasi Parlando," and his collaborative project "Hayren - Music Of Komitas And Tigran Mansurian," he continues to reach a global audience, cementing his status as a prolific composer whose music transcends cultural and temporal boundaries.

Genres

Armenian Folk

Caucasian Classical

Latest Release

Tigran Mansurian: Con anima

Tigran Mansurian•

Kim Kashkashian•

Steven Vanhauwaert

Album - 13 Tracks - Released November 6, 2020