Armenian creative hub hosq will host the second edition of Notations this summer, bringing together 65 artists, musicians, performers, media makers, and researchers for a…
The duduk, a traditional Armenian woodwind instrument, has a rich history and cultural significance. Made of apricot wood and featuring a double reed mouthpiece, it…
Arsen Petrosyan is a prestigious Armenian duduk player born in Charentsavan in 1994, where he currently still resides. His family originally hails from an Armenian…
Drawing upon Armenian ancient traditions, Shoghaken renders lullabies, folk dances and love songs from Armenia’s various regions. The Ensemble made their debut U.S. appearance…
Tigran Hamasyan – An Ancient Observer (Nonesuch Records, 2018) Just out of curiosity, when was the last time you heard a piano recording? Seriously, when…
Quartet Dudukner is an ensemble from Armenia. In addition to international performances, the ensemble provides workshops on traditional duduk in Yerevan, as well as in…
Lucineh Hovanissian was born in Yerevan (Armenia) in 1973. She has been performing on stage since the age of 9 as a soloist singer in…
Jivan Gasparyan (his first name was also spelled Djivan) was born in 1928 in Solag, a village near the Armenian capital Yerevan. He began to…
Hagop Goudsouzian – Armenian Minstrels and Armenian Echoes (Hagop Goudsouzian Productions) When was the last time you had a hostess sit before a neatly set…
Arsen Petrosyan – Charentsavan: Music for Armenian Duduk (Pomegranate Music, 2015) Charentsavan: Music for Armenian Duduk showcases the talent of a young musician who represents…