Various Composers - Strauss Transformed (Nareh Arghamanyan)

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1. Alfred Grünfeld - Soirée de Vienne, Op. 56
2. Leopold Godowsky - Wein, Weib und Gesang
3. Eduard Schütt - Konzertparaphrase über den Kuss-Walzer
4. Carl Tausig - Nachtfalter
5. Alfred Grünfeld - Paraphrase über Walzermotive aus Aschenbrödel, op. 52
6. Otto Schulhof - Spieluhr-Polka, op. 9 Nr. 3
7. Eduard Schütt - Konzertparaphrase über Rosen aus dem Süden
8. Eduard Schütt - Konzertparaphrase über Wiener Blut
9. Ernő Dohnányi - Schatz-Walzer
10. Ignaz Friedman - Carnaval de Vienne – Humoresque
11. Moriz Rosenthal - Carnaval de Vienne – Humoresque

Nareh Arghamanyan, piano

Date: 2026

Label: haenssler CLASSIC

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Strauss Transformed presents pianist Nareh Arghamanyan in an inventive journey of musical discovery that bridges diverse eras and styles. Conceived as a series of artistic dialogues, the program features eleven creative exchanges between Johann Strauss and eight distinguished pianists and composers, anchored by the rich musical heritage of Vienna. True to Arghamanyan's signature approach of illuminating rarely heard repertoire and offering fresh interpretations, this collection reexamines Strauss's legacy through a contemporary lens. The album reveals unexpected connections, opening new artistic perspectives that highlight the enduring influence and transformative potential of Vienna's iconic musical tradition.

Armenian pianist Nareh Arghamanyan is an internationally acclaimed concert artist celebrated for her technical brilliance and expressive depth. Born in Vanadzor in 1989, she studied at Yerevan’s Tchaikovsky Music School before becoming the youngest student admitted to the University for Music and Performing Arts Vienna in 2004. After winning first prize at the 2008 Montreal International Music Competition, she established a major international career, performing with premier ensembles such as the Vienna Symphony, Orchestre Métropolitain, and Vancouver Symphony. Her discography features acclaimed recordings for Pentatone and Analekta, highlighting major virtuoso works by Liszt and Rachmaninov.

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