innaonofreicomposer
Catalog of Works
The complete collection of my works can be found on Sheet Music Plus and Sheet Music Direct
CHAMBER
Astghik & Nane
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Duet for cello and piano in two movements inspired by Armenian mythology and folk music. The first movement evokes Astghik, goddess of love and beauty, through a delicate, ornamented cello melody over flowing piano arpeggios. The second portrays Nane, goddess of war and wisdom, with a bold, restless theme and driving syncopated rhythms.
Ballad of Tsar Saltan....
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Ballad of Tsar Saltan, His Son, the Glorious and Mighty Knight Prince Guidon, and of the Fair Swan-Princess is a work for flute choir inspired by the beloved Russian fairy tale of heroism, magic, and transformation. Through lyrical melodies, shimmering textures, and vibrant rhythmic energy, the piece paints musical scenes of the Tsar’s realm, Prince Guidon’s bravery, and the Swan-Princess’s enchanting grace.
Dali Miniatures
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Written for string quartet is a five-movement work (I. Galatea of the Spheres, II. The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory, III. The Meditative Rose, IV. Caravan, V. The Face of War) inspired by four masterpieces of Salvador Dalí and a digital artwork by Aram Vardazaryan. Each movement captures a distinct image: the disintegration of the atom, the melting of space and time, the Om symbol, the long-legged elephants, and the haunting face of war.
Tango del Alma
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In Tango del Alma (Tango of the Soul) for string quartet, I wanted to bring the fire and passion of tango into the intimate voice of the string quartet. The music moves with rubato freedom—its rhythms and accents shifting like dancers in conversation, at times united as one, at times echoing each other in lively exchange.
CHOIR
Fog
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Scored for SSAA a cappella, set to Carl Sandburg’s 1916 poem Fog. Inspired by his walks near Chicago’s Grant Park, Sandburg crafted this brief yet evocative poem to capture the quiet, mysterious movement of fog as it gently settles over the city. This composition reflects his deep appreciation for nature, bringing to life the poem’s delicate imagery through choral expression.
Lullaby
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Written for SATB a cappella is set to an excerpt from The Princess by Alfred Tennyson. This tender song, a mother’s lullaby to her child, evokes a serene, dreamlike atmosphere through the poem’s gentle imagery of wind, sea, and drifting sails.
Rain in summer
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Written for SATB a cappella sets an excerpt from Rain in Summer by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Inspired by the line “How beautiful is the rain!”, the piece mirrors the poem’s vivid imagery through flowing textures, dynamic contrasts, and rhythmic fluidity—evoking the gentle patter of drizzle, the surge of a downpour, and the refreshing power of a summer rain.
PIANO
Aura
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Aura was one of the first piece I wrote after two years of struggling with chronic migraines. During that period of time I was not able to practice piano, listen or create music. This composition is my way of expressing my feelings, thoughts and struggles I endured on a daily basis while having constant migraines.
Butterfly
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Butterfly is a solo piano work inspired by a moment at Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, when a delicate blue Hemiargus ceraunus butterfly landed on my hand. Its vivid colors and graceful movements became the spark for this lyrical and gently fluttering piece.
Elegy
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Elegy for solo piano is a nostalgic and heartfelt tribute to the victims of the Armenian genocide. The work is inspired by the film Mayrig (1991), which portrays the struggles of an Armenian family forced to rebuild their lives as refugees in a foreign land after the tragedy of 1915. Through lyrical lines and poignant harmonies, the piece reflects on loss, resilience, and enduring memory.
Gloomy Waltz
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Gloomy Waltz for solo piano, originally part of Fire and Ice, captures the shadows of human sorrow. Through its haunting melodies and somber waltz rhythms, the piece reflects loneliness, pain, and the quiet weight of devastation, offering a contemplative glimpse into the darker corners of the heart.
Miniature
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Miniature (2022) is a short solo piano work born from a daily composing exercise. A simple melody that emerged during improvisation became one of my favorite piano miniatures, capturing a moment of spontaneous inspiration.
Music Box
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Music Box is a piece for electric keyboard using a music box sound (via Logic Pro or similar software), though it can also be performed on an acoustic piano. Inspired by my grandfather’s cherished music box, the work evokes its delicate, nostalgic charm and the gentle magic of childhood memories.
Prelude
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Prelude for solo piano is inspired by Armenian folk music. Drawing on ornamented melodies, intricate rhythms, and the soulful melancholy of the duduk, the piece reflects the distinctive colors and spirit of my ancestral culture.
Romance
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Romance is a piano piece inspired by Robert Rozhdestvensky’s poem “I Will Drown in Your Eyes, May I?”. Dedicated to my husband, the work expresses intimate devotion, tender emotion, and the depth of love through lyrical melodies and heartfelt harmonies.
VOICE
4 Lullabies
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4 Lullabies for voice and piano were composed in 2012, inspired by singing to my newborn son. The series began with the poem Tiny One by Cheryl Williams, whose tender and calming language inspired additional pieces, including Tiny one, Lullaby, Night Has Come, and Land of Dreams.
Sweet Dreams
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Sweet Dreams is a gentle lullaby for voice and piano, set to Kimberly L. Brennan-Smith’s tender poem. With flowing melodies and delicate accompaniment, the piece evokes the warmth, love, and serenity of a parent’s goodnight, creating a peaceful, comforting dreamscape.
Усни Трава
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Усни Трава (Magic Moss) is a lyrical lullaby for voice and piano, inspired by Irina Tokmakova’s tender poem. Evoking a quiet nighttime forest, the piece blends Russian folk elements with flowing melodies that mirror the poem’s natural cadence, creating a serene and magical dreamscape.