American Record Guide critic James Harrington is impressed with Tara Kamangar’s “unusual” and “captivating” East of Melancholy release:

“This is an unusual compilation, not for the Russian or Armenian items, but Iranian piano music is certainly new to me…. Intellectually and inspirationally, this is a captivating recital. Kamangar is also a fine pianist, with plenty of technique and a true romantic spirit. …these are all compositions for the piano, in a European musical language, but influenced by musical styles of that most turbulent region of the world. … I found everything worth many hearings; excellent booklet notes by the pianist and superb piano sound make this something I’ll return to often.” —James Harrington, American Record Guide

Read the full review in American Record Guide

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