Sevanavank from Paregamutiun by Eduardo Vassallo; Juan María Solare

Sevanavank is the opening track of the EP Paregamutiun (“Friendship”), a collection of four melodies with an Armenian folk flair. The title refers to the Monastery by the Black Lake, founded in 874, one of Armenia’s most symbolic and cherished landmarks.

The piece unfolds with a deeply expressive, cantabile melody at a tempo that ranges from moderate to slow. It evokes introspection, reverence, and a quiet sense of strength.

These melodies form a kind of “invented folklore”: rather than quoting actual Armenian tunes, they reflect how Armenian culture might be imagined by someone (me) who holds it in high esteem. This personal honesty, combined with genuine affection, grants them their own kind of authenticity.

Sevanavank was recorded by Eduardo Vassallo (cello) at Shark Estudios in Valencia, Spain. The session was engineered by Julio Valdeolmillos, capturing a warm, detailed sound that highlights the expressive nuances of the performance. The track was mastered at approximately -17 LUFS for optimal streaming dynamics.

Sevanavank is dedicated to Yeprad Bayramián in memoriam.

Performed by Eduardo Vassallo, recorded at the Shark Estudios,Valencia (engineer: Julio Valdeolmillos).

The soloist, Eduardo Vassallo, is the principal cellist of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (UK).

The composer, Juan María Solare, author of over 1000 pieces, works at the University of Bremen, Germany.

Pianist & composer. Tango Nuevo, electroacoustic, post-tonal music.

Tracing a line that subtly connects art music with light music and instrumental sound with electronics..

Pianist & Komponist. Tango Nuevo, elektroakustik, zeitgenössische Musik.

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