Mazmanian, Nicolas
Pianimaginary
Pianist and composer Nicolas Mazmanian draws on a profound understanding of musical language to create a style that is both refined and deeply affecting_one in which melodies take hold from the very first hearing, enriched by harmonies of great warmth, color, and depth. Rooted in the elegance of the French musical tradition, from Faur, to Poulenc, his music is also infused with the narrative and lyrical power of the great film composers, from Victor Young to John Williams. Beyond themes of travel and dreams, Mazmanian explores a deeply personal inner landscape, guided by his Armenian heritage. By reimagining this traditional repertoire, steeped in profound nostalgia, he preserves the memory of a people scarred by history and transforms it into a source of universal emotion. The album brings together twenty years of writing for the piano, unfolding across two suites and five standalone pieces.