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A Rarity from Armenia

The Z.E.N. Trio play Armenian composer Arno Babadjanian's Piano Trio.

The Z.E.N Trio play the Piano Trio by the Armenian composer, Arno Babadjanian.

The Z.E.N. Trio met whilst solo members of Radio 3's prestigious young artist programme and have gone on to form a lasting chamber ensemble. Their cellist, Narek Hakhnazaryan, has introduced them to works from his Armenian homeland including this beautiful trio by a composer who was a contemporary and friend of the better known, Aram Khachaturian.

Arno Babadjanian: Piano Trio in F sharp minor (1952)
Aram Khachaturian/Ruben Asatryan: Sabre Dance for Piano Trio
Z.E.N Trio

Photo credit: Clive Barda

31 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Mar 2021 16:30

Music Played

  • Arno Babajanian

    Piano Trio in F sharp minor

    Ensemble: Z.E.N. Trio.
    • Burning through the Cold.
    • DG.
    • 5.
  • Aram Khachaturian

    Sabre Dance

    Music Arranger: Ruben Asatryan. Ensemble: Z.E.N. Trio.
    • Burning through the Cold.
    • DG.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Wed 17 Mar 2021 16:30