Eduard Hrmushyan records at GSI!

GSI recently welcomed Eduard Hrmushyan to its showroom for a special recording session highlighting a diverse and imaginative program. A refined performer with a strong artistic voice, Hrmushyan is recognized for his interpretations and great technical skills. His selected works spanned the Baroque era to 20th-century character pieces, offering an amazing display of stylistic range and expressive depth.

One of the works he performed was La Poule by Jean-Philippe Rameau. Originally written for harpsichord, the piece is built around a repeated-note figure that suggests the clucking of a hen. It depends on rhythmic control and clean articulation to keep the character clear without becoming exaggerated. Hrmushyan maintained steady pacing and clear voicing, bringing out the structure behind the humor. He played this piece on a 2025 Francisco Jimenez guitar.

He also performed Torija by Federico Moreno Torroba from Castillos de España, a suite inspired by historic Spanish fortifications. Torija is concise and centered on a flowing melody supported by shifting harmonies. Hrmushyan kept the melodic line prominent while allowing the accompaniment to remain supportive and balanced. For this recording, he used the same 2025 Francisco Jimenez guitar as in the previous video.

The program concluded with three works by Konstantin Vassiliev: Dance of the Forest Ghosts, Snowdrop, and The Old Oak. These pieces have a narrative character, each suggesting a different scene. Dance of the Forest Ghosts is rhythmically alive, driven by quick figures and contrast between registers. Snowdrop is quieter and more restrained, developing gradually over a recognizable theme. The Old Oak has a slower pace, with sustained chords and a sense of solemnity in the harmony. He played the first piece on a 2025 Pepe Romero and the last two on a 2025 Ariel Ameijenda guitar.

Together, these selections offer a clear picture of Eduard Hrmushyan as an artist: comfortable across styles, technically assured, and always focused on bringing out the character of the music.