Djivan Gasparyan & Michael Brook - Black Rock (1998)

The master of the Armenian reed instrument known as the duduk, Djivan Gasparyan was born just outside of the nation's capital city of Yerevan, first picking up the instrument at age six. After joining the Tatoul Altounyan National Song and Dance Ensemble in 1948, his first professional engagement was as a soloist with the Yerevan Philharmonic Orchestra. Gasparyan later went on tour extensively throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States, and in 1973 was the first musician, given the honorary title of People's Artist of Armenia by the nation's government. Gasparyan's commercial breakthrough followed in 1989 when he was featured on Peter Gabriel's soundtrack to the Martin Scorsese film The Last Temptation of Christ. He subsequently contributed to the soundtracks of The Russia House, and the cable TV production Storm and Sorrow, additionally performing with the Kronos Quartet and the L. A. Philharmonic Orchestra. With Black Rock, Canadian composer Michael Brook applies the same approach to a new relationship with Armenian duduk specialist Djivan Gasparyan. Gasparyan's duduk, an ancient instrument similar to the oboe, has an extraordinary range of expression: It exudes a heart-rending plangency on the mournful "Fallen Star," seductive sensuality on "Forbidden Love," and languid serenity on "Together Forever." Gasparyan also sings on the record, lending the gentle warmth of his voice to the textured instrumental work. Brook's arrangements consisting primarily of keyboards, light drums, and evocative ambient electric guitars - bring a contemporary edge to the ancient mystery and emotiveness that characterize Gasparyan's work. ----- Highly Recommended!!! ----- Enjoy!!! ----- Здесь вы можете слушать онлайн Djivan Gasparyan, Ջիվան Գասպարյան, mp3 бесплатно и без регистрации.