
Khoomar ( Wedding Dance) (Allegretto scherzando) A female Armenian name.Reed put the translation as "The Peasant's Plea."

Hov Arek means "come, breeze " however, on the score Dr. It is a deeply moving song in which the delicate melodic line encompasses a wide range of expression. Hov Arek ( The Peasant's Plea) (Slowly, and very sustained) A lyrical song in which a young man implores the mountains to send a breeze to rid him of his woes.Part II consists of three movements, each based upon a single Armenian folk song. Harry Begian, and was premiered on April 4, 1976, in Urbana, Illinois, by the University of Illinois Symphonic Band, Dr. 224–422) (Allegro vivo con fuoco) is a very fast, delightful, and humorous laughing-song in 2/4 time it builds in volume and speed until the exciting conclusion of the piece.Īrmenian Dances (Part II) was again dedicated to Dr.

186–223) (Broadly, with expression), a folk song named for a mountain in Armenia, is a broad and majestic song in 3/4 time it serves as a contrast to the fast, upbeat songs that come both before and after. In this song, a young man sings the praises of his beloved, named Nazan. 69–185) (Allegretto non troppo) is a lively dance, mostly in 5/8 time, which naturally imposes an unusual pattern of additive meter-the notes repeatedly change from 3+2 eighth notes per bar to 2+3 eighth notes per bar. Its simple, delicate melody was intended for a children's choir and is symbolic of that bird's tiny steps. 30–68) (Con moto), an original composition by Vardapet in common time, has a simple melody which is first stated in the woodwinds and then repeated by the brass.

It is a four-movement suite of which Part I comprises the first movement and Part II comprises the remaining three. For the traditional dancing, see Armenian dance.Īrmenian Dances is a musical piece for concert band, written by Alfred Reed (1921–2005).
