| | |  | ARMENIA | Home » » A Long Journey Home - Isabel Bayrakdarian (DVD) | | | | | | | Description: | | International opera star Isabel Bayrakdarian travels for the first time to her ancestral homeland, Armenia. This documentary, filmed on location and recorded in surround sound, captures her recitals of Armenian and classical reportoire as well as performances of sacred music in the country's most ancient churches.
Viewers are given the opportunity not only to hear one of the great voices of our time but also to visit a part of the world whose mystical landscape provides a haunting backdrop for the music.
With the participation of Serouj Kradjian, Komitas String Quartet, Tatev Children's Choir, Yerevan Chamber Choir, Minassian Duduk Quartet and The Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra.
MUSIC
Keler Tsoler
Chem Krna Khagha
Le Le Yaman
Soorp, Soorp
Quta Der
Havoun Havoun
Andouni
Song To The Moon
Shushiki
EXTRAS
Komitas Dances
Kroonk
Hayr Mer
Amen, Hayr Soorp
Nor Dzaghik
Dzirani Dzar
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16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Not just for Armenians; Not just for classical music fansMay 24, 2006
By Elizabeth L. Winship
This documentary offers a unique perspective on the Armenian experience. Through the eyes, voice and heart of a highly accomplished classically trained Canadian soprano who is Armenian by heritage, the viewer gains insights into the history, culture and realities of today's Armenia.
This film will have enormous appeal to diasporan Armenians - those who dream of visiting the Republic of Armenia one day, and those who have already been to their "homeland" or even live there now. If their eyes don't fill with tears at some point during the film, I'd be surprised.
For those of us who are NOT Armenian, this film offers lessons in history, geography, and the true essence of music and musicianship. I don't doubt that many will be inspired by the movie and by Ms. Bayrakdarian to visit this ancient land someday soon.
Beautifully shot and recorded, gorgeous and moving to watch.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
An Intimate And Moving Portrait Of The Artist And Her Ancestral Land!Jul 17, 2007
By Pearl Drift
"Ana"
A beautiful and compelling presentation by Soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian of Armenia; its ancient culture, its soul searching music, its spiritually haunting sacred sights and monuments, its majestic geography, and its checkered history throughout the ages. Her interpretation of the various sacred and folk songs presented here, is profoundly disarming in its simplicity and purity of expression. Her soprano voice is glorious and grand. With a warm velvety timbre and a marvelous tessitura; it soars with ease and seemless fluidity thru all passaggios from the silver toned top, to the rich and full low notes. A beautiful and important Artist. And a first class presentation of an Ancient Land and her colorful and rich heritage.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
beauty of armeniaFeb 07, 2010
By jane grey
"anoushig"
I am of Armenian descent, the music was haunting, breathtaking,and the scenes
of my ancestral homeland moved me to tears
Insight on soprano Isabel Baldakdarian's visit to ArmeniaMay 23, 2011
By Ani O'Farrell
I enjoyed this videa so much. First, one gets a sense of Ms. Baldakdarian's enthusiastic personality and thought processes, and good footage of her lovely singing, mainly of armenian vocal compositions (Gomidas) recorded in various historic sites, accompanied with traditional armenian instruments. The main closing scene is of her performing a western operatic solo on stage with full orchestra. The DVD 'extras' give more of her performing both genres. Secondly, one gets some insight on the physical layout and cultural beauty and history of Armenia. Thirdly, the video is very professional and beautifully executed.
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