Lousadzak
Lousadzak (The Coming of Light), Op. 48, is a 1944 concerto for piano and string orchestra by the American-Armenian composer Alan Hovhaness.[1] The work is known for its progressive use of aleatoricism.[2][3]
Reception
Andrew Farach-Colton of Gramophone lauded Lousadzak, saying, "the music has a spare sensuality that’s [...] delectable."[3] The work was also praised by BBC Music Magazine's Anthony Burton for its "Eastern emphasis on ornamented melody over a drone bass, and its almost complete absence of conventional harmony."[4]
References
- ↑ Bret, Anthony (June 27, 2000). "Alan Hovhaness: American composer synthesising music from east and west". The Guardian. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ Rohter, Larry (November 4, 2011). "A Composer Echoes in Unexpected Places". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- 1 2 Farach-Colton, Andrew (November 2005). "Hovhaness Concerto for 2 Pianos; (3) Pieces for 2 Pianos". Gramophone. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ Burton, Anthony (January 20, 2012). "Hovhaness: Concerto for two pianos and orchestra; Three pieces for two pianos; Lousadzak Concerto for piano and strings". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
See also
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