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Sharakan Early Music Ensemble
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The Sharakan Early Music Ensemble (Armenian: Շարական անսամբլ) was founded in 1991 with the aim of performing Armenian music from the Middle Ages, beginning with works from the 5th century. The ensemble was established by Grigor Danielian, who adopted the pseudonym Daniel Erazhisht for his musical activities. The name Daniel Erazhisht translates to "Daniel the Musician" and references a notable 11th-century Armenian musician. The ensemble's name is derived from "sharakan," a term for the melismatic monophonic chants used in the liturgy of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The ensemble collaborated with several guest musicians on their album "The Music of Armenia vol. 2: Medieval Chant," released by the label Celestial Harmonies. Among the featured artists is soprano Anna Mailan, who performs on seven tracks. Other contributors include Hovhannes Darbinian, a performer on the Armenian tar; Ara Avanian, a vocalist featured on the song "Horzham"; and classical pianist Margarit Sarkissian. Armenian medieval music is rooted in both the liturgical traditions of the Armenian Church and the bardic heritage of the Caucasus region. While some compositions are preserved in their original forms, many have survived due to the efforts of early 20th-century composer and musicologist Komitas. The album "The Music of Armenia, Volume Two: Sharakan" presents music that spans over fifteen centuries. Some arrangements reflect the influence of Komitas, while others blend Near Eastern melodic elements
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The Music of Armenia, Vol. 2: Sharakan
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The Music Of Armenia v2 - Sharakan / Medieval Music
The Music of Armenia, Vol. 2
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The Music Of Armenia (disc 2) Sharakan - Medieval Music
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ARMENIA The Music of Armenia, Vol. 2: Sharakan
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VA - It Rains, It Smiles And It Sleeps
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The Music of Armenia Vol. 2
The Music of Armenia, Volume Two: Sharakan/Medieval Music
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The Music of Armenia
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The Music of Armenia, Vol. 2: Sharakan (Sharakan Early Music Ensemble feat. conductor: Daniel Erazhisht)
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It Rains, It Smiles And It Sleeps
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Volume Two: Sharakan / Medieval Music