CLASSICAL MUSIC/OPERA LISTINGS

New York Times
October 16, 2008
United States

Classical Music

ISABEL BAYRAKDARIAN (Monday) This fine Armenian-Canadian soprano
performs the music of Gomidas, Armenia’s national composer and
ethnomusicologist. Inspired by her first trip to her ancestral home,
Ms. Bayrakdarian will sing rarely performed Gomidas songs in Armenian
with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, led by Anne Manson, the pianist
Serouj Kradjian and the duduk player Hampic Djabourian. The program
also includes instrumental works by Bartok, Ravel, Nikos Skalkottas and
Gideon Klein, all inspired by various folk music traditions. At 7:30
p.m., Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, (212) 247-7800, carnegiehall.org;
$35 and $45. (Vivien Schweitzer)