Pieces of the World (Marta Bagratuni)
A debut album from cellist Marta Bagratuni challenges the traditional concept of a classical music CD, with an across-borders exploration of the traditional and the groundbreaking. With a track list that offers repertoire spanning three hundred years from 18th century Jean Barriere to the music of today, the album presents an eclectic program of works from 13 different countries – adhering to its title. "Pieces of the World" also unveils a new work written for the young cellist by Armenian composer Vache Sharafyan, which features percussion and presents Marta both as a cellist and a soprano, calling upon the performer to sing. Containing no liner notes and a pop-culture cover designed by Zac Brunell "Pieces of the World" is a daring representation of classical music's new generation of artists.
1-3 Jean Barriere Sonata for Cello Duo in G Major
Andante 4:41Adagio 1:56
Allegro prestissimo 3:27
With Suren Bagratuni
4 Franz Schubert Adagio for Two Cellos 3:17
With Natalia Khoma, Volodymyr Vynnytsky
5 Giocacchino Rossini Une Larme (A Tear) 9:55
With Haobing Zhu
6 Pyotr Tchaikovsky Sentimental Waltz 1:52
With Genady Zagor
7 David Popper Elfentanz (Dance of the Elves) 2:43
With Genady Zagor
8 Gaspar Cassado Serenade 2:51
With Yu-Lien The
9 Ernest Bloch Prayer from "A Jewish Life" 4:29
With Genady Zagor
10 Sang Tong Fantasy 4:46
With Haobing Zhu
11 Peteris Vasks Pianissimo from Gramata Cellam 7:29
12 Ihor Sonevitsky From Your Loving Kindness 2:57
13 Mark Summer Julie-O 4:43With Judson Branam IV
14 Arvo Part Fratres 10:48
With Yu-Lien The
15 Vache Sharafyan A Gem Rose 5:36
with Zac Brunell
