Mansurian, Tigran > Viola

Neharót / Kim Kashkashian

1 CD / ECM / 2009-08-25

Works: Betty Olivero: Neharót Neharót, for viola, accordion, percussion, 2 string ensembles & tape; Tigran Mansurian: Tagh for the Funeral of the Lord, for viola & percussion; Three Arias (Sun...
Performers: Avraham, Lea; Elia, Ilana; Jungk, Philipp; Kashkashian, Kim [Viola]; Mansurian, Tigran [Composer]; Raskin, An; Schulkowsky, Robyn
Conductors: Liebreich, Alexander; Rose, Gil
Ensemble: Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Münchener Kammerorchester

These intense and complex compositions are also highly melodious and accessible and are tied together by Kim Kashkashian's outstanding musical personality, sensitivity and tone. Themes...continue...
Personnel: Kim Kashkashian (viola); Lea Avraham (vocals); Tigran Mansurian (piano); Robyn Schulkowsky (percussion).

Violist Kim Kashkashian brings her distinctively warm, earthy tone and impa...continue...

Hayren - Music of Komitas and Mansurian / Kashkashian, et al

1 CD / ECM Import / 2003-07-22

Works: Tigran Mansurian: Havik, for viola & percussion; Duet for viola & percussion; Komitas: Garoun a (It's Springtime), song; The Crane; Tchinar es (Like a Poplar), for voice & piano; Send a Breeze, dear ...
Performers: Kashkashian, Kim [Viola]; Mansurian, Tigran [Composer]; Schulkowsky, Robyn

"Mansurian calls his voice 'poor', but what it undoubtedly lacks in accuracy and resonance, his singing makes up for in honest feeling, transending expectations to...continue...
Personnel: Kim Kashkashian (viola); Tigran Mkrtchyan (piano).

Recording information: Teldec Studio, Berlin, Germany (03/2000)....continue...