English translation by Vatsche Barsoumian

This collection of essays by famed Armenian composer Komitas will give you an insight into his work exploring and understanding traditional Armenian folk music.

Komitas was a towering figure in the world of Armenian music at the turn of the 20th Century. He discovered, preserved, and transformed the rich Armenian cultural heritage of song. This collection of his musicological treatises shows Komitas' comprehensive picture of the Armenian musical tradition.

If you want to understand the work of Komitas and learn from his expertise, this is an ideal book for you. It includes treatises on Armenian peasant and folk music, songs from the Vardablour village, Armenia's national circle dances, and sacred music. The collection also includes lectures and reports on several topics, ranging from healing power of music to the importance of dance for children. It also includes several critical reviews and letter to prominent Armenians. Also included in the book is a detailed biography of Komitas, an annotated bibliography, and an index.

241 pages, soft cover