AIVAZIAN, Artemy (1902-97); ARM [all files] Song and Dance [2:41 · 2.5M] BABAJANIAN, Arno (1921-83); ARM [all files] Aria [3:42 · 3.4M] BALYAN, N. [all files] Romance [2:38 · 2.4M] BRITTEN, Benjamin (1913-76); ENG [all files] Simple Symphony, Op.4 Naregatsi Chamber Music Players A.Talalyan, Conductor 1.Boisterous Bourrée [3:37 · 5.0M] 2.Playful Pizzicato [3:24 · 4.7M] 3.Sentimental Sarabande [7:55 · 10.9M] 4.Frolicsome Finale [4:28 · 6.1M] CHINARES, A. [all files] Pine Tree [3:14 · 3.0M] KHACHATURIAN, Aram (1903-78); ARM [all files] Andantino [2:11 · 2.0M] Lullaby [4:14 · 3.9M] Nocturne [3:32 · 3.2M] KOMITAS, Vartapet (1869-1935); ARM [all files] Kele-kele [2:04 · 1.9M] Krunk (Crane) [3:49 · 3.5M] Shushiki [2:20 · 2.1M] Teirani tear (Apricot Tree) [2:31 · 2.3M] Yerkink ampela (Cloudy Sky) [2:06 · 1.9M] PROKOFIEV, Sergey (1891-1953); RUS [all files] Sinfonia Concertante for cello and orchestra, Op.125 A.Talalyan, Cello Yale Philharmonic Orchestra J.Levin, Conductor 1.Andante [10:12 · 14.0M] 2.Allegro giusto [18:16 · 25.1M] 3.Andante con moto. Allegretto. Allegro marcato [9:51 · 13.5M] SPENDIAROV, Alexander (1871-1928); ARM [all files] Red Rose [2:13 · 2.0M] YEKMALIAN, Makar; ARM [all files] Holy, Holy [3:16 · 3.0M]

Aram Talalyan

Aram Talalyan was born in Yerevan, Armenia, and began his formal cello studies at the Tchaikovsky Music School--principally with Armen Mesropian. Upon graduation, Mr. Talayan moved to the United States, where he completed his undergraduate degree at the Longy School of Music in Boston, studying with David Finch, the principal cellist of the Boston Pops. Then in 1991, he enrolled in Yale University, studying with Aldo Parisot, receiving his Masters Degree (1993) and Artists Diploma (1995).

Mr. Talayan has received awards from various international cello competitions, including the Markneukirchen International Competition (East Germany, 1983), the All-Soviet Union Cello Competition (1988), and the Yale University Competition (1993). Among his engagements to date include principal cellist of the New West Symphony (1995-1997), as the cellist of the Komitas State String Quartet, as well as a participant in several music festivals--including the Madison Festival of Music (founding member, 1995-97) and the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival. Mr. Talayan has toured through much of the United States, Eastern Europe, and the Soviet Union. He is currently Assistant Professor of chamber music, cello, and Early Music at Yerevan State Conservatory (Armenia).

Zaruhi Khanjian

In these recordings, Mr. Talayan is accompanied by pianist Zaruhi Khanjian. Ms. Khajian is a graduate of the Armenian State Conservatory (1992), where she studied with Svetlana Navasardian, and then received her postgraduate degree from Moscow Conservatory, studying with Vera Gornostayeva. She tours regularly through Europe and the former Soviet Union, and is currently Professor of piano and chamber music at the Armenian State Conservatory.

Aram Talalyan email: narec@journalist.com