Richard Hagopian: Armenian Music through the Ages CD

Hagopian is a virtuoso on the ’ud (oud), a principal instrument of Armenian, Turkish, and Arab musical traditions. Included in his repertory are both Armenian classical and folk styles, which in the U.S. have received little exposure outside of the Armenian community. This National Heritage Fellowship award winner and his small ensemble perform 13 brilliant selections. "Serenity and dignity on first hearing.... Behind that veil, however...tension and passion smoulder in the deep." — Wereldmuziek Update

Richard Hagopian is a virtuoso on the 'ud, a principal instrument of Armenian, Turkish and Arabic musical traditions. Recipient of a National Heritage Award in 1986, Hagopian includes in his repertory both classical and folk styles. Extensive notes describe the music, its history, its instruments, and further references and background. 13 performances.