Arakelyan, Kristina - Bells of Tatev
Instrumentation: Piano
ISMN: 9790060152917
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes MP Ltd.
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The inspirations behind Bells of Tatev (2023) include the sound of bells, awe-inspiring mountains, Armenian folk music-like inflections, and a meditative element. Located high on a mountainside, Tatev Monastery is known for its serenity and isolation, while the piece also draws on cherished memories of summers spent in Armenia. Recurring bell-like motifs punctuate the composition: smaller bells are heard at the opening, followed by larger bells in the lower register, and finally distant bells appearing as a descant in the upper register.