On July 13, at 7:00 PM, the String Orchestra of the French Republican Guard will perform at the Komitas Chamber Music Hall.

Conductor: Lieutenant-Colonel Bastien Stil

Soloist: Astghik Siranosyan, cello (France).

• Jean-Baptiste Davaux: Symphonie Concertante with Patriotic Airs, Allegro moderato (I, 10’)

• Camille Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1, Allegro non troppo – Allegro con moto – Molto allegro

Solo cello: Astrig Siranossian

• Michel Legrand: "Donkey Skin: Overture", "The Young Girls of Rochefort": Medley

• Cyrille Lehn: Armenian Airs

Solo cello: Astrig Siranossian

• Charles Aznavour: "La Bohème", "For Me, Formidable" "Take me away"

Entry for children under 6 years old is prohibited.

Time: 19:00.

Organizer: National Center for Chamber Music SNCO

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Le 13 juillet à 19h, l'Orchestre à cordes de la Garde républicaine Française se produira à la salle de musique de chambre Komitas.  

Direction: Lieutenant-Colonel Bastien Stil

Violoncelle solo: Astrig Siranossian

• Jean-Baptiste Davaux: Symphonie concertante mêlée d’airs patriotiques

Allegro moderato

• Camille Saint-Saëns: Concerto pour violoncelle n°1, Allegro non troppo – Allegro con moto – Molto allegro

Violoncelle solo: Astrig Siranossian

• Michel Legrand: "Peau d’Âne: Ouverture", "Les Demoiselles de Rochefort": Medley 

• Cyrille Lehn: Airs arméniens

Violoncelle solo: Astrig Siranossian

• Charles Aznavour (1924-2018): "La Bohème", "For me, formidable", "Emmenez-moi" 

On July 16 at 8:30 PM, on the open-air stage of the Komitas Chamber Music Hall, the State Jazz Orchestra of Armenia will present a vibrant and distinctive program, showcasing the many colors and moods of contemporary jazz music.

The concert will feature some of the finest examples of modern Armenian and international jazz art.

Artistic Director: Davit Melkonyan.

We warmly invite you to attend this unique concert evening.

Time: 20:30.

Organizer: National Center for Chamber Music SNCO

The National Center of Chamber Music invites you to a concert by the Arsen Petrosyan Quartet on July 18 at 8:30 PM, at the open-air stage of the Komitas Chamber Music Hall. The concert's special guest is César Veas, a bass duduk player from Chile.

• Arsen Petrosyan: Duduk

• Astghik Snetsunts: Qanun

• Vladimir Papikyan: Santur 

• Avetis Keoseyan: Dhol, Dap

• Cesar Veas: Bass Duduk (Chile)

The Arsen Petrosyan Quartet was formed in 2018 by renowned duduk player Arsen Petrosyan, who is one of his generation's main proponents of the Armenian duduk. 

The idea was introducing Armenian traditional and sacred music internationally. They bring the Armenian ancient mystical music through their repertoire, which spans different eras and genres within Armenia's historical timeline. They have performed at concert venues such as Wiener Konzerthaus, Salle Cortot Paris, Concertgebouw Brugge, Great Amber Liepaja and many more. 

In the program: Armenian traditional and sacred music.

Time: 20:30.

Organizer: National Center for Chamber Music SNCO

On July 22, at 8:30 PM, an exclusive concert program will be held on the open-air stage of the Komitas Chamber Music Hall Park, dedicated to the music of Arno Babajanyan and to the 105th anniversary of one of the brightest representatives of Armenian popular and compositional art.

The program features new jazz arrangements of Arno Babajanyan’s well-known works, performed by vocalist Anna Kostanyan and the Davit Melkonyan Quartet, created special for this project. Familiar melodies are presented through a contemporary sound and a new artistic approach while preserving their musical and emotional essence.

The project offers a new interpretation of Armenian musical heritage through the language of modern jazz, improvisation, and live ensemble interaction.

• Anna Kostanyan։ vocal

• Davit Melkonyan։ saxophone, arrangements

• Karen Grigoryan։ piano

• Dave Geodakyan։ acoustic bass

• Hakob Ordakyan։ drums

Time: 20։30

On July 23 at 19:30, the Komitas Chamber Music Hall will host a concert of the “Tagharan” Ancient Music Ensemble entitled “Come to our house, girl”.

Artistic Director and Conductor: Sedrak Yerkanyan, Honored Cultural Worker of the Republic of Armenia.

• Lusine Markosyan (soprano, laureate of international competitions)

• Galina Tsolakyan (soprano, laureate of international competitions)

• Hovsep Nshanyan (winner of national competitions)

• Aramo Mamikonyan (tenor)

• Guest singer: Perch Karazyan (tenor, USA, Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia)

• Hasmik Harutyunyan (blul, winner of national competitions) 

• Marianna Gevorgyan (qanon, laureate of international competitions) 

• Artak Asatryan (duduk, laureate of international competitions) 

1. Folk wedding dance: “Zebagi”

2. Folk song: “Tsitsernak”

3. Folk song: “Khotor juri jurn e motik”

4. Folk song: “Veri arterun gari”

5. Folk song: “Art me unim gari”

6. Gabriel Yeranyan: “Kilikiya”

7. Folk song: “Msho Bingyol”

8. Folk song: “Zar zng”

9. Khachatur Avetisyan: “Anndhat sharjum” 

10. Folk song: “Vznocd es em nakhshel”

11. Folk song: “Parerg Musa leran”

12. Folk song: “Hoy, im nazani yary”

13. Gusan Shahen: “Yar qo barak boyin mernem”, “Bingyol”

 

Arrangement and instrumentation by Sedrak Yerkanyan

The concert is intended for audiences aged 6 and above.

Time: 19:30.

Organizer: National Center for Chamber Music SNCO

On July 27, at 19:00, the National Centre of Chamber Music will host a concert of the soloists of the “Hover” State Chamber Choir.

1. George Crumb: “Apparition”, Part I for soprano and amplified piano 

(Soloist: Shahane Aghakaryan, soprano & piano)

2. Gaetano Donizzeti: “Aria Una Furtiva La Grima” from L’elisir D’amore 

(Soloist: Hovhannes Ordanyan, Concertmaster: Tatev Minasyan) 

3. Antonio Vivaldi: “Esurientes implevit bonis” from Magnificat for two sopranos 

(Soloists: Amalya Torosyan and Nvard Hovakimyan, Concertmaster: Tatev Minasyan)

4. Franz Schubert: From the song cycle “Winterreise”

№ 4. “Erstarrung”

№ 15. “Die Krähe” 

№ 23. “Die Nebensonnen”

(Soloist: Aramo Mamikonyan, Concertmaster: Shahane Aghakaryan)

6. Olivier Messiaen: “Trois Mélodies”

“Pourquoi?”

“Le sourire”

“La fiancée perdue”

(Soloist: Shahverdyan Lilit, Concertmaster: Tatev Minasyan)

7. Arnold Schoenberg: 6 Lieder Op. 3

“Wie George von Frundsberg von sich selber Sang”

“Die Aufgeregten”

“Hochzeitslied”

(Soloist: Azat Hovhannisyan (baritone), Concertmaster: Tatev Minasyan)

8. Richard Straus: “Ich trage meine Minne”

(Soloist: Albert Tigranyan, Concertmaster: Tatev Minasyan)

9. Franz Liszt: “Sonetto 104 del petrarca”

(Piano: Tatev Minasyan)

The concert is intended for audiences aged 6 and above.

Time: 19:30.

Organizer: National Center for Chamber Music SNCO

The National Center for Chamber Music cordially invites you to the literary and musical evening entitled "And nothing extraordinary..." on July 28 at 8:30 PM.

Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia Artur Karapetyan, pianist Karen Ananyan and flutist Mary Manukyan will perform a harmonious combination of words and melodies.

Hamo Sahyan, Misak Metsarents, Ruben Sevak, Vahan Tekeyan, Hrachya Sarukhan, Juliet Grigoryan, Zulo (Samvel Zuloyan).

Entry for children under 6 years old is prohibited.

Time: 20:30.

Organizer: National Center for Chamber Music SNCO

On July  30, at 19:30, the concert of Yerevan  State Chamber Choir dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Harutyun Topikyan - Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia, distinguished conductor, and founder of the Yerevan State Chamber Choir - will take place at the Komitas Chamber Music Hall.

The evening will feature works by some of Armenia's most celebrated composers, reflecting the rich choral tradition that Harutyun Topikyan has helped shape and promote throughout his remarkable career. 

Artistic Director and Choirmaster: Kristina Voskanyan

• Komitas

• Edgar Hovhannisyan

• Martin Vardazaryan

• Yervand Yerkanyan

• Tigran Mansurian

Join us in celebrating the legacy of an outstanding musician, conductor, and educator whose contribution to Armenian choral art continues to inspire generations.

The concert is intended for audiences aged 6 and above.

Time: 19:30.

Organizer: National Center for Chamber Music SNCO

The National Center of Chamber Music invites you to a concert by Mikael Voskanyan and Friends (MVF Band) on July 31, at 8:30 PM, on the open-air stage in the park of the Komitas Chamber Music Hall. 

• Miqayel Voskanyan։ Tar/Vocals, band leader

• Davit Melkonyan։ Alto and Soprano Saxophones

• Arman Peshtmaljyan։ Keyboards

• Gurgen Ghazaryan։ Bass

• Grigor Davtyan։ Drums

In the program: folk fusion, jazz, alternative jazz.

Miqayel Voskanyan and Friends (MVF Band) is Armenia’s leading contemporary alternative jazz and ethno-fusion ensemble led by renown tar player, composer, and vocalist Miqayel Voskanyan, who breathes new life into contemporary Armenian music by reinterpreting ancient musical narratives through the enchanting sounds of the Armenian tar woven into alternative jazz, ethno-fusion, funk, pop, and more.

The concert is intended for audiences aged 6 and above.

Time: 20:30.

Organizer: National Center for Chamber Music SNCO