Mother of Light: Armenian Hymns & Chants in Praise of Mary

Ishkhan Bayrakdarian (percussion), Isabel Bayrakdarian (soprano), Ani Aznavoorian (cello), Siroun Kojakian (soprano), Marie-Jean Zaatar (soprano)

Coro Vox Aeterna, Anna Hamre

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About

Soprano sorceress Isabel Bayrakdarian, acclaimed internationally for her glittering accomplishments on both stage and screen, presents – in this hypnotically alluring album of Armenian sacred music – a more spiritual aspect of her multifaceted musical persona.

Isabel conceived this project as a heartfelt gift to God for sparing the life of her mother, and the entire album is very much a “family affair.” Her husband arranged the pieces, her brother plays the ceremonial percussion instruments, and her two sisters join her to form a vocal trio in several tracks.

Release date: 11th Nov 2016
Label: Delos
Catalogue number: DE3521
Length: 61 minutes

Contents and tracklist

Pourvarov Tapor (Censer Procession)

Work length0:13

Ishkhan Bayrakdarian
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Baghdasar Tbir: Zartir Nazeli (Arise, Graceful One)

Work length4:27

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Ani Aznavoorian
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

anon.: Khngi Dzarin (Frankincense Tree)

Work length3:52

Isabel Bayrakdarian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Bartevian: Mayr Yev Gouys (Immaculate Mother)

Work length2:58

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Ani Aznavoorian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Hampartsoum Limondjian: Hamemad Kez (Incomparable One)

Work length4:57

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Ani Aznavoorian
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

anon.: Varaneem (Burdened with Sins)

Work length4:35

Isabel Bayrakdarian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

anon.: Avedis Kez Mariyam (Good Tidings to You, Mary)

Work length4:34

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Ishkhan Bayrakdarian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Narekatsi: Aghers ar Diramayr (Plea to Mother of God)

Work length5:06

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Siroun Kojakian, Marie-Jean Zaatar, Ani Aznavoorian, Ishkhan Bayrakdarian
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Narekatsi: Diramayrn (Mother of the Lord)

Work length2:50

Isabel Bayrakdarian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

anon.: Badjar yev Sgizpn (Cause and Origin)

Work length3:47

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Ishkhan Bayrakdarian
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Khorenatsi: Zandjareli Looso Mayr (Mother of Light)

Work length2:39

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Ishkhan Bayrakdarian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Khorenatsi: Sharaganner (Sharagans from Holy Week)

Work length2:46

Isabel Bayrakdarian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Vardapet: Asdvadzadzin Yergnayin (Divine Mother of God)

Work length1:30

Ani Aznavoorian, Ishkhan Bayrakdarian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

anon.: Zgousoutyount Ko (O Pure God Bearer)

Work length1:26

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Siroun Kojakian, Marie-Jean Zaatar, Ishkhan Bayrakdarian
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Nerses Shnorhali: Aysor Joghovyal (The Saints Are Gathered)

Work length2:51

Isabel Bayrakdarian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Vardan Areveltsi: Antaram Dzaghig (Eternal Flower)

Work length2:56

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Ani Aznavoorian, Ishkhan Bayrakdarian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

anon.: Panin Hor (Word of the Father)

Work length4:10

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Ani Aznavoorian
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

anon.: Oor es Mayr Im (Where Are You, My Mother?)

Work length6:16

Isabel Bayrakdarian, Siroun Kojakian, Marie-Jean Zaatar, Ani Aznavoorian
Coro Vox Aeterna
Anna Hamre
Recorded: 3-7 August 2015
Recording Venue: First Congregational Church, Fresno, California, United States

Mother of Light: Armenian Hymns & Chants in Praise of Mary

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