Mkhitar Sebastatsi 350
On February 10, at 7:00 PM, the National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia and the Yerevan State Chamber Choir will present a joint concert at the Komitas Chamber Music Hall, dedicated to the 350th anniversary of of Mkhitar Sebastatsi (1676–1749), an eminent Armenian Catholic cleric, scholar, poet, and composer, and the founder of the Mekhitarist Congregation.
He played a pivotal role in the development of Armenian culture and spiritual life, making significant contributions to Armenian literature, and sacred music.
The program features works by Mkhitar Sebastatsi, as well as compositions by distinguished representatives of Armenian sacred music, including Fr. Gabriel Ayvazovsky, Fr. Ghevond Alishan, Fr. Mesrop Janashian, Fr. Karapet Ter Sahakian, and Fr. Vahan Hovhannesyan, highlighting the spiritual depth and artistic richness of Armenia’s ecclesiastical and musical tradition.
Artistic Director and Choirmaster: Kristina Voskanyan
Conductor: Harutyun Arzumanyan
Program:
1. Awake, O World (Zartir Ashkharh), 3′: F r. Gabriel Ayvazovsky
2. Blessed Maiden (Yeranuhi), 3′: Mkhitar Sebastatsi
3. To You, Holy Father (Ezkez Soorp Hayr), 3′: Mkhitar Sebastatsi
4. I Beseech You (Aghachem z’kez), 4′: Mkhitar Sebastatsi
5. The Unfading Altar (Anch’arin Khoran), 4′: Mkhitar Sebastatsi
6. Praise of the Ranks (Goveal Dasuts), 3′: Mkhitar Sebastatsi
7. Lullaby (Oror), 3′: Mkhitar Sebastatsi
8. Bam Porotan (Bam Porotan, traditional text): Fr. Ghevond Alishan
9. The Nightingale of Avarayr (Plpoul’n Avarayri), 2′: Fr. Ghevond Alishan
10. Hymn to the Holy Translators (Yerg i Soorp Targmanichs), 2′: Fr. Mesrop Janashean
11. March of Light (Looysi Kaylerg), 2′: Fr. Karapet Ter-Sahakean
12. Under Your Protection (End Hovaneav), 2′
13. Bukhurik (Bukhurik), 4′: Fr. Vahan Hovhannesyan
14. My Distant Homeland (Im Heravor Hayrenik), 5′: Fr. Vahan Hovhannesyan
15. O First-Born of the Communities (Ov Andranik Hamaynits), 5′: Fr. Vahan Hovhannesyan
Ticket price: 2000, 3000, 5000 AMD
ENTRY FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD IS PROHIBITED.
For information call: (010) 52-67-18
Ticket office: (010) 58-60-46, (055) 22-01-20
National Centre of Chamber Music
February 10, Tuesday, 19:00
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