The Armenian-Canadian soprano examines the legacy of Gomidas Vardabet, the 19th-century composer who preserved, transcribed, and interpreted the lullabies, hymns, folk dances, and ancient songs of his Armenian homeland. Bayrakdarian, says Time, ""combines lyricism with remarkable dramatic instincts."" Exclusive Nonesuch Store bonus downloads: ""Dsidsernag"" and ""Hayasdan.""