Mother of Light: Armenian Hymns and Chants in Praise of Mary / ISABEL BAYRAKDARIAN / Delos Audio CD

UPC 013491352121

Product Details

• Label: Delos – DE 3521
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: USA & Canada
• Released: January 2016
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Medieval
• Arrangements: Serouj Kradjian
• Track Listing Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

Overview

Mother of Light features Armenian hymns and chants composed in praise of Mary, arranged by Serouj Kradjian from original Armenian sources of hymns, odes, and canticles. With the soulful soprano vocals of Isabel Bayrakdarian, complemented by Ani Aznavoorian's cello and the ethereal choir Coro Vox Aeterna, this album presents an evocative collection of sacred Armenian music.

The compositions span several centuries of Armenian liturgical music, with works from renowned composers such as Ara Bartévian, Grigor Narekatsi, and Komitas. Through these hymns, the album honors the divine motherhood of Mary, featuring sacred texts that reflect the Armenian tradition’s deep reverence for the Holy Mother. Mother of Light offers a beautiful listening experience for those interested in the spiritual and cultural richness of Armenian Christian music.

Track Listing

1. Pourvarov Tapor (Censer Procession) – 0:13
2. Zaetir Nazeli (Arise, Graceful One) – 4:27
3. Khngi Dzarin (Frankincense Tree) – 3:52
4. Mayr Yev Gouys (Immaculate Mother) – 2:58
5. Hamemad Kez (Incomparable One) – 4:57
6. Varaneem (Burdened With Sins) – 4:35
7. Avedis Kez Mariyam (Good Tidings To You, Mary) – 4:34
8. Aghers ar Diramayr (Plea to Mother of God) – 5:06
9. Diramayrn (Mother of the Lord) – 2:50
10. Badjar yev Sgizpn (Cause and Origin) – 3:47
11. Zandjareli Looso Mayr (Mother of Light) – 2:39
12. Sharaganner (Sharagans from Holy Week) – 2:46
13. Asdvadzadzin Yergnayin (Divine Mother of God) – 1:30
14. Zgousoutyount Ko (O Pure God Bearer) – 1:26
15. Assorted Jovhovyal (The Saints Are Gathered) – 2:51
16. Antaram Dzaghig (Eternal Flower) – 2:56
17. Panin Hor (Word of the Father) – 4:10
18. Or es Mayr Im (Where Are You, My Mother?) – 6:16

Key Credits

• Soprano Vocals: Isabel Bayrakdarian (tracks: 2 to 12, 15 to 18), Marie-Jean Bayrakdarian-Zaatar (tracks: 8, 14, 18), Siroun Bayrakdarian-Kojakian (tracks: 8, 14, 18)
• Cello: Ani Aznavoorian (tracks: 2, 4, 5, 8, 13, 16 to 18)
• Choir: Coro Vox Aeterna (tracks: 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 to 16, 18)
• Conductor: Anna Hamre (tracks: 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16)
• Percussion: Ishkhan Bayrakdarian (tracks: 1, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16)
• Composers: Ara Bartévian (track 4), Baghdasar Tbir (track 2), Grigor Narekatsi (track 8), Hampartsoum Limondjian (track 5), Komitas (track 13), Nersês Snorhali (track 15), St. Movses Khorenatsi (track 11)