--- product_id: 39682575 title: "Music of Alan Hovhaness: Saint Vartan Symphony, No. 9 / Artik" brand: "alan hovhanessdavid amosnational philharmonic orchestra of londonmeir rimon" price: "€ 25.63" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/39682575-music-of-alan-hovhaness-saint-vartan-symphony-no-9-artik store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Music of Alan Hovhaness: Saint Vartan Symphony, No. 9 / Artik **Brand:** alan hovhanessdavid amosnational philharmonic orchestra of londonmeir rimon **Price:** € 25.63 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Music of Alan Hovhaness: Saint Vartan Symphony, No. 9 / Artik by alan hovhanessdavid amosnational philharmonic orchestra of londonmeir rimon - **How much does it cost?** € 25.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/39682575-music-of-alan-hovhaness-saint-vartan-symphony-no-9-artik) ## Best For - alan hovhanessdavid amosnational philharmonic orchestra of londonmeir rimon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alan hovhanessdavid amosnational philharmonic orchestra of londonmeir rimon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Music of Alan Hovhaness: Saint Vartan Symphony, No. 9 / Artik ## Images ![Music of Alan Hovhaness: Saint Vartan Symphony, No. 9 / Artik - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YCtICYJjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb Classical Music! But the cover is a real howler!!! *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2008* I listen to this spectacular symphony EVERY night... I mean EVERY night, mostly as I read. Right behind this CD, I also listen to another set of Hovhaness's works which offer a similarly wonderful ambiance: Hovhaness: Symphonies Nos. 4, 20 & 53; The Prayer of St. Gregory Alan Hovhaness, (1911-2000), an American composer of Armenian heritage, spent a lot of time in the Middle East and in the Orient; a bit of that flavour comes through on this fine recording, mostly in regard to the subtle bells which are manifest in the work. No, this isn't 'Asian Music' by any means -- in fact, if you were unaware of Hovhaness's Eastern studies then you would probably have difficulty in putting your finger on exactly what makes his work so beautifully unique to all other Classical Music.The Saint Vartan Symphony No. 9 runs a total of 43:51 and is in two parts, conveying a total of 24 short "movements"; however, you won't find it piecemeal -- it's all fluid and flowing. The second composition is "Artik," (Concerto for horn and string orchestra). This music is very similar in atmosphere to Saint Vartan.It's ludicrous to attempt to verbally define the music found herein so I'll just say this: This music would have made a fine soundtrack (in part) for "The Lord of Rings" or even for the "Cadfael" series, albeit, it has little to do with either of those locations or periods.That having been said, I'll just summarize by noting that the COVER of this album/CD makes the great Alan Hovhaness look like some fashion of circus freak. The folks at Crystal Records should have been horse-whipped for releasing this ridiculous artwork and dubious cover photo. So I want to make sure that you all know WHODUNNIT: "Folder design, Ed Mitchell," whomever HE is.Get this CD and treat yourself to a superb Classical Music experience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Utterly charming *by S***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017* Stunning, moving, humorous. New to me and fell in love with it instantly and of course had to order it. Just lovely. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017* Great stuff form this always interesting American composer. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/39682575-music-of-alan-hovhaness-saint-vartan-symphony-no-9-artik](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/39682575-music-of-alan-hovhaness-saint-vartan-symphony-no-9-artik) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*