Illumination
Featuring: Yeghish Manoukian (duduk), Norik Manoukian (shvi), Henrik Avoyan (dhol), Gregory Beylerian (dam Duduk), Armen Stepanian (duduk)
The duduk has its origin in Armenia. Theis wind-blown instrument has an exceptionally large double reed, and has a human-like mellow tone.
Manoukian is highly regarded as one of the top duduk players in Armenia and the United States. Music heard on this recording consists of compositions by Sayat Nova and Komitas. |
