Candida Thompson

Artists

Patricia Kopatchinskaja

Anja Lechner

Amsterdam Sinfonietta

Composers

Tigran Mansurian

Venues, Festivals & Series

Documentaries, Interviews, Short Videos

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## To mark the 85th birthday of the renowned Armenian composer Tigran Mansurian, born in Beirut on January 27, 1939, this album presents his striking Double Concerto from 1978. The collection also includes further reinterpretations: a poetic Romance performed by Moldovan violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja, and the expressive work Quasi parlando, interpreted by German cellist Anja Lechner – both world premieres. The program is rounded out by Mansurian's second concerto from 2006, entitled "Four Serious Songs," with Kopatchinskaja as soloist. Both the soloists and the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, under the direction of Candida Thompson, deliver a captivating performance.

Mansurian: Quasi parlando

Double Concerto for Violin, Cello & String Orchestra

I. Largo concentrando

II. Largo sostenuto

Romance for Violin and String Orchestra

Quasi parlando for Cello and String Orchestra

4 Serious Songs for Violin and String Orchestra

I. Andante con moto

II. Andante mosso, agitato

III. Allegro vivace

IV. Con moto, molto semplice

Mansurian: Quasi parlando by Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Anja Lechner, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Candida Thompson ✓63 Min ✓Dolby Atmos ➤ Listen now on STAGE+!