Lake Van Suite (Octet) for Flute, Horn, Vibraphone, Celesta, Harp, Guitar, Violin and Double Bass. 　　Soloists of the London Symphony Orchestra 　　Recorded in 1974 in London 　　This seven-movement work was written while Tjeknavorian was a resident composer with Novello Music, in London. The British Granada Television, in Manchester, selected a movement from the suite as the main theme on their network (aired at the beginning and ending of their broadcast). The premiere was given by principal musicians of the London Symphony Orchestra, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, in 1975. It was also recorded by the same group, later issued by RCA. The orchestra version was premiered by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1991 it was recorded for Austrian TV (ORF). The BMW automobile manufacturer used some of the movements for promoting their 07 car model. 　　 　　Songs and Dances for Flute, Vibraphone, and Double Bass 　　Soloist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra 　　Recorded in 1974 in London 　　The melodies are based from Tjeknavorian's collection of melodies composed during his music studies at the Vienna Academy and Salzburg Mozarteum. The composition is written in two parts (five and six movements) in 1978, it was recorded by soloists from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, in 1978. The first public performance was given by soloists (music faculty members) from the University of Evansville, in 1987. The Ararat Suite for Orchestra includes movements from the Song & Dances. 　　 　　Armenian Bagatelles-Quartet for Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet and Trombone 　　Soloists of the London Symphony Orchestra 　　Recorded in 1974 in London 　　 　　Originally written for solo piano, this twenty-six -movement work was composed while Tjeknavorian was a resident composer with Novello Music, in London. The themes in the suite were based on Armenian secular and sacred music. The premiere was given by principal musicians of the London Symphony Orchestra, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, in 1975 and recorded soon after. 'Armenian Bagatelles' is also available for string quartet.