Dec
12
5:30 PM17:30

3rd Annual Members Christmas Reception & Gallery Stroll

Join us for the 3rd Annual Members Christmas Gallery Stroll and Reception at the Armenian Museum of America! This exclusive event is a festive celebration just for our valued members.

Enjoy an enchanting evening as you explore three floors of gallery space, including our newest exhibition, "Filtered Identity: The Art of Tigran Tsitoghdzyan." This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members, immerse yourself in stunning artwork, and celebrate the holiday season in style.

Highlights of the Evening:

  • Gallery Stroll: Discover the depth of our latest exhibitions

  • Refreshments & Hors d'oeuvres: Delight your taste buds with seasonal treats

  • Members-Only Access: This event is exclusively for our members

Not a member yet? Renew or become a member today to enjoy invitations to exclusive events throughout the year! This single event is worth the cost of a membership, AND you are supporting our mission and are entitled to other benefits including free admission to our galleries four days a week and discounts in our Gift Shop.

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Oct
3
7:00 PM19:00

Duo Recital with Haig Hovsepian & Matias Cuevas

Join us for an evening of beautiful music at the Armenian Museum of America and conclude with a light reception. Haig and Matias will enchant you with their incredible talent and musical chemistry. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a magical performance in person. Reserve your spot now for a night to remember!

Haig Hovsepian, an Armenian-American violinist hailed as “one of the most gifted musicians of his generation” (Ilya Kaler), began his musical journey at four and has since built a career spanning prestigious venues across the US, Canada, Norway, Iceland, and Armenia. A Max Reger Ambassador prize winner and international competition victor, Hovsepian earned his degrees at the Cleveland Institute of Music and has performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra, among others. In addition to his performance career, he is a committed educator, teaching violin, viola, and saxophone.

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Chilean-American pianist Matias Nestor Cuevas is pursuing his Master of Music degree at the Frost School of Music under Kevin Kenner, after earning his undergraduate degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music. He has won numerous prizes in national and international competitions, including 1st prizes in the “Nuova Coppa Pianisti” and “PianoTalents” competitions in Italy. Cuevas has performed at prestigious venues such as Teatro alla Scala, the Vatican Museums, and with the Italian Symphonic Orchestra across Italy and Romania.

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Sep
19
6:30 PM18:30

Filtered Identity | The Art of Tigran Tsitoghdzyan

You are invited to the opening of our latest contemporary exhibition Filtered Identity: The Art of Tigran Tsitoghdzyan.

Tigran Tsitoghdzyan is a New York-based artist whose photo-realistic paintings merge an interest in classical and modern art with an emphasis on his own experiences as a father and an immigrant. Tigran’s work is exhibited widely including Art Basel Miami, Cube Art Fair in Times Square, and globally in cities such as Dubai, Singapore, Istanbul, Cannes, Zurich, Monaco, and Brussels. In addition to his larger-than-life canvases, we are screening Tigran’s film, American Mirror: Intimations of Immortality with Susan Sarandon.

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Jun
2
1:00 PM13:00

Dudukner Ensemble & Arahet Choir

The Dudukner Ensemble was founded in 1998 by prominent duduk player Georgy Minasov (Minasyan). Minasov has masterfully created a full array of duduks including soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass with a vision to develop the duduk beyond its traditional range and sound.

The Arahet Choir was founded in 2003 under the auspices of the Youth Center of Art and Education of the Ministry of Science and Education. The founder and artistic director, Tatyana Minasyan, is a graduate of the Choir Department of the Komitas State Conservatory.

Our Bi-Monthly Hybrid Concert Series is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation. The concert will be posted on Facebook (click "going" to receive a reminder), here on our website and YouTube channel.

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Apr
7
1:00 PM13:00

Yerevan String Quartet Live Online Concert

Yerevan String Quartet was established in 2017 by Narek Sahakyan and Mikael Navasardyan. The quartet has performed in various concert venues in Armenia as well as for charity and corporate events. They are all members of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra and are laureates of many international and national competitions.

This group mainly performs Armenian classical and contemporary composers such as Komitas, L. Chaushyan, A. Babajanyan, E. Mirzoyan, R. Altunyan, T. Mansuryan, G. Hovunts, A. Ayvazyan, and H. Stepanyan.

Narek Sahakyan- founder, lead violinist, and artistic director

Gevorg Gasparyan- violinist

Hayk Ter-Hovhannisyan - viola

Mikael Navasardyan- co-founder and cellist

Our Bi-Monthly Hybrid Concert Series is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation. The concert will be posted on Facebook (click "going" to receive a reminder), here on on our website and YouTube channel.

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Mar
22
6:00 PM18:00

Member Preview Event of Gandzaran!

Preview and reception exclusively for members of the Armenian Museum of America. A new exhibit of 40 works of art from our collection curated by Ryann Casey. Some of the artists include Minas Avetisyan, Martiros Sarian, Maria Manukyan Batlle, Reuben Nakian, Naomi Pridjian, Jean Jansem, Jean Carzou, Edgar Chahine, Martin Barooshian, and Kevork Mourad

Don't forget to renew your membership or join so you don't miss this special event:

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Jan
23
6:00 PM18:00

An Evening with Victoria Atamian Waterman: "Who She Left Behind."

The Armenian Museum of America and the Watertown Free Public Library welcome author Victoria Waterman in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Stephen Kurkjian about Victoria’s book "Who She Left Behind."

The novel is historical fiction based on her own family’s history, spanning multiple generations from the final days of the Ottoman Empire to the Armenian neighborhoods in RI & MA in the 1990s.

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Dec
3
11:00 AM11:00

Stepan Jrbashyan's Choir with the Yerevan Music School Chamber Orchestra

Stay tuned for our 18th online concert featuring the Yerevan Music School Choir named after Stepan Jrbashyan (Choir director Mamikon Andreasyan) which has won a number of national and international prizes at the Gyumri "Renaissance" and "Art-Music" international competition festivals, as well as at the "On the Wings of Music" held in Samara won an honorable first-class prize in the competition. 

Pre-recorded and produced in Armenia by Daniel Ayriyan. Our Bi-Monthly Hybrid Concert Series is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation. The concert will be posted here on our website, on Facebook, and on our YouTube channel.

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Nov
9
7:00 PM19:00

Early Recordings of Armenian Classics by Ara Dinkjian, Musician and Composer

The Armenian Museum of America is proud to present "Early Recordings of Armenian Classics" by musician and composer Ara Dinkjian. Ara will discuss early recordings of well-known Armenian songs, play recordings made more than 100 years ago, and share historic photographs.

This event is part of our "Sound Archive" series sponsored by the SJS Charitable Trust. It is free for members, and we will raise funds for humanitarian relief for the Armenians of Artsakh. All donations will be matched by an anonymous donor.

Composer/instrumentalist Ara Dinkjian graduated from Hartt College of Music, earning the country’s first and only special degree in the oud. He is considered one of the finest oud players in the world. His compositions have appeared in movie soundtracks and have been recorded by musicians in 16 different languages. Dinkjian’s composition “Homecoming (Dinata, Dinata)” was performed at the closing ceremonies of the 2004 Athens Olympics. Dinkjian’s collection of over 6,000 Armenian and Turkish 78 rpm records is one of the largest archives of this material in the world.

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Oct
15
1:00 PM13:00

Online Concert with the Katil Band

Our 17th Online Concert features an exclusive performance by The Katil Band.

Mark your calendar for October 15 and immerse yourself in a virtual concert with Katil, one of Armenia’s standout bands. Named 'Water-drop' in English, Katil blossomed in Yerevan in 2017, reigniting Armenian Indie-folk music passion among the youth. With members hailing from varied Armenian regions, each adds a distinct flavor to their sound. Delight in Grigor Kartashyan’s woodwind melodies, Grigor Davtyan's rhythmic beats, Sevada Hambarchyan's soulful vocals, and Robert Simonyan’s deep bass lines. Let Katil take you on a musical journey, intertwining cultures and showcasing Armenia's rich musical heritage.

Recorded and produced in Armenia by Daniel Ayriyan. Our Bi-Monthly Hybrid Concert Series is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation. The concert will be posted here on our website, on Facebook, and on our YouTube channel.

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Oct
2
7:00 PM19:00

Ian Nagoski Presents the Voice of Zabelle Panosian

Join us for on Monday, October 2 at 7:00 pm for a listening event with Ian Nagoski of Canary Records about soprano Zabelle Panosian. He is the author (together with Harout Arakelian and Harry Kezelian) of a recent biography that presents her story along with restorations of her recordings.

"Zabelle Panosian sang one of the most amazing notes I've ever heard - so much humanity, sorrow, promise, infinite longing," said David Harrington of the Kronos Quartet. "When I write my novel the main character will be Zabelle's note."

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Sep
23
2:00 PM14:00

The Image As Disruption/Identity: Panel Discussion for ‘Ara Oshagan: Disrupted, Borders’

This artist panel will be discussing Ara Oshagan’s “Disrupted, Borders” exhibition currently showing in the Museum’s contemporary galleries. The panel will bring Oshagan together with artist and educator Ryann Casey, writer Hrag Vartanian, and Professor Christina Maranci, all of whom touch upon contemporary Armenian art and politics in their respective work. There will be a light reception afterwards which will take place in the Adele & Haig Der Manuelian Galleries.

The panel discussion will concentrate on the role that image-making plays in our understanding of diasporic identity, displacement, and our collective history. Of particular interest is the use of historical objects and family archives in the conversation around dislocation, borders, and (un)imagined futures.

Panelists:

Ara Oshagan is a multi-disciplinary artist, curator, and cultural worker whose practice explores collective and personal histories of dispossession, legacies of violence, and identity. He works in photography, film, collage, installation, book art, public art, and monument-making. Oshagan has published three books of photographs, is currently an artist-in-residence at 18th Street Art Center in Santa Monica, and a curator at ReflectSpace Gallery in Glendale.

Ryann Casey is a New Jersey based artist and educator. She is an adjunct Professor of Photography, Art History and Critical Theory at Stockton University, and her current photographic and curatorial projects focus on themes of loss, trauma, and memory. Along with “Disrupted, Borders,” Casey has curated a number of exhibitions surrounding Armenian artists and history.

Dr. Christina Maranci is one of the world’s foremost experts on Armenian architecture. The first woman and first person of Armenian descent to serve as Harvard University’s Mashtots Chair of Armenian Studies, Dr. Maranci has also supported cultural heritage programs in what is now Eastern Turkey for over a decade, with a focus on at-risk Armenian churches and monasteries.

Hrag Vartanian is an artist, curator, and critic and has written widely on Armenian artists and cultural production for over two decades. After co-founding Hyperallergic in 2009, Vartanian has served as the arts magazine’s editor-in-chief ever since. His writings have also appeared in the Brooklyn Rail, Huffington Post, Al Jazeera, and NPR.

This event and related exhibition have been generously sponsored by Michele M. Kolligian in memory of Haig Der Manuelian for his dedication and foresight in sharing Armenia’s rich history and culture with the world, including an impressive collection of Armenian Manuscripts that he gifted to the Armenian Museum.

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Aug
6
1:00 PM13:00

Mher Samvelyan & The Aria Children's Choir

The Armenian Museum of America is announcing its 16th Online Concert on Sunday, August 6 at 1:00 pm EST/ 10:00 am PST for a performance by composer and pianist Mher Samvelyan. This concert be the world premiere of Mher's original compositions which incorporate the Aria Children's Choir, strings, and a Kanun trio.

The concert and preview video above were recorded and produced in Armenia by Daniel Ayriyan. Our Bi-Monthly Hybrid Concert Series is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation.

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Jun
7
6:30 PM18:30

Opening of 'Disrupted, Borders' by Ara Oshagan

Our next contemporary exhibit opens to the public with a reception on June 7. Photographer and installation artist Ara Oshagan's show is titled “Disrupted, Borders.”

Drawing on his own history and identity, Oshagan brings together several series of work that focus on “his interest in diasporic identity, afterlives of displacement and colonization, erasure and (un)imagined futures.”

Using a variety of mediums ranging from photography to film to collage, Oshagan weaves together different geographies and spaces that considers the impact of borders (both visible and invisible) on our personal and collective history, past-present-future, and the disruption of dislocation.

This exhibition is curated by Ryann Casey.

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Jan
6
1:00 PM13:00

Exclusive Performance by The Davit Melkonyan Group

The Armenian Museum of America recently announced its 13th Online Concert featuring an exclusive performance by The Davit Melkonyan Group. The concert will be shown online on Sunday, January 6th at 1:00 pm EST (10:00 am PST and 9:00 pm in Yerevan). 

The Davit Melkonyan Group was founded by the Armenian saxophonist David Melkonyan. According to David, the group's creative journey commenced at the end of 2019, when he had accumulated sufficient musical and ideological content to share with the public. Being a musician with extensive creative and performing experience not only in jazz music but also in other musical genres such as academic music, rock, pop, and Armenian folk, he began a search for his original creative style based on the aesthetics and traditions of contemporary jazz trends. The group's repertoire contains not just David's music but also those of his colleagues, who are incredibly talented musicians. The repertory comprises songs from an older and modern generation of Armenian composers.

 Rearranging and presenting songs by other composers involve changing them in the style and concept of "personal opinion" while keeping to the principles and aesthetics of correct, competent handling of musical material. This, according to the band, can give fresh life and popularity to superb examples of Armenian pop/jazz music that are sometimes forgotten or unperformed. The group comprises one of the most accomplished and sought-after performers in the present Armenian musical and performance sphere. 

Anna Kostanyan - vocals
Davit Melkonyan - saxophone
Daniel Melkonyan - trumpet
Areg Ordyan - guitar
Karen Mamikonyan - piano
Edgar Avetisyan - bass
Arman Mnatsakanyan - drums

The Online Concert series is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation. Preregistration is not required. The link will be available on the Museum’s Facebook page, YouTube Channel, and website. ArmenianMuseum.org. 

The Armenian Museum of America in Watertown, MA, is the largest Armenian museum in the diaspora. Its three floors of gallery space are open Thursdays through Sundays from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm

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Dec
8
5:00 PM17:00

Trustee & Member Christmas Reception

Please join us Thursday, December 8, 2022 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm to enjoy the festivities of the holiday season!

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Kindly reply by December 2 via www.armenianmuseum.org/christmas or by calling Elias Trout at (617) 926-2562 x102

Free parking available in the lot on the Church Street side of the Museum.

This event is complimentary for current members.
If you are not a member, now is a great time to renew or join! Memberships start at only $50 for an Individual and $75 for a Family.

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Nov
13
2:00 PM14:00

Norayr Kartashyan & The Menua Band

Join us for our 12th Online Concert, performed in Armenia exclusively for the Museum! This concert was recorded and produced in Armenia by Daniel Ayriyan, and it is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation.

The band features Norayr Kartashyan (duduk, pku) along with Levon Arakelyan (cello), Erik Avagyan (duduk, alto sariduduk), Grigor Davtyan (percussion), Grigor Kartashyan (blul, bass sariduduk, bagpipe), and Vasil Sahakyan (duduk). Kartashyan has collaborated with a number of artists including Tigran Hamasyan, Arto Tuncboyacıyan, and the Katuner Band.

The concert will be streamed online on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 pm EST. Pre-registration is not required. The link will be available on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel.

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Oct
29
2:00 PM14:00

A Conversation With Artists from "On the Edge: Los Angeles Art 1970s-1990s”

"Expanded Resonance," 1992, acrylic on canvas, 46 x 69.75 inches, courtesy of the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection.

Artist Panel 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Reception 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Suggested donation $15.

Free admission for museum members and students. 

“On the Edge: Los Angeles Art 1970s-1990s from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection” features more than 75 artists including Lita Albuquerque, John Altoon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lynda Benglis, Vija Celmins, Frank Gehry, Helmut Newton, Ed Ruscha, and Andy Warhol.

Artists on our panel:

Laddie John Dill

Gregory Wiley Edwards

Joe Fay

Bolton Colburn (Moderator)

LADDIE JOHN DILL gained notoriety with materials such as glass, metal, neon, and cement. His work embodies gesture and dynamic physical presence through its use of industrial materials. The abstract expressionism of GREGORY WILEY EDWARDS is highly influenced by performance, activism, and his investigations into African art and philosophy. JOE FAY gleaned a philosophy of experimentation that motivates his practice. Inspired by the natural world, his work explores the limit of each material to effectively celebrate the subject.

Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries, Third Floor

Armenian Museum of America, 65 Main Street, Watertown, MA

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Aug
14
1:00 PM13:00

LIVE WITH THE KOMITAS QUARTET

The Armenian Museum of America recently announced its 11th Online Concert featuring an exclusive performance by the Komitas Quartet. The concert will be shown online on Sunday, August 14 at 1:00 pm EST (10:00 am PST and 9:00 pm in Yerevan).

Founded in 1924, the Komitas Quartet is the oldest-established string quartet still performing today. The Komitas Quartet is named after composer Soghomon Soghomonian, or Komitas, who had a formidable impact on Armenian music at the turn of the 20th century.

The Online Concert series is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation. Preregistration is not required. The link will be available on the Museum’s Facebook page, YouTube Channel, and website.

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Jun
16
5:00 PM17:00

On the Edge Exhibition Opening

On the Edge

LOS ANGELES ART 1970S - 1990S
FROM THE JOAN & JACK QUINN FAMILY COLLECTION

This exhibition, our largest in 50 years, features more than 75 artists including Lita Albuquerque, John Altoon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lynda Benglis, Vija Celmins, Gregory Wiley Edwards, Frank Gehry, Helmut Newton, Ed Ruscha, and Andy Warhol. Curated by Rachel McCullah Wainwright.

The companion exhibition, “Discovering Takouhi: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn,” will include Armenian artists such as Dahlia Elsayed, Jean Kazandjian, Silvina Der Meguerditchian, Ara Oshagan, Zaven Sarkissian, and Aram Saroyan. Curated by Gina Grigorian and Natalie Varbedian.

Opening on Thursday, June 16, 2022

Members Preview & Reception 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Non-Members Preview 7:00 to 9:00 pm

On view in the Armenian Museum’s Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries from June 16 to November 30, 2022.

Presented by the JHM Foundation.

Please RSVP to andrea@armenianmuseum.org

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Jun
5
2:00 PM14:00

Khachaturian & Liszt Performed by Kariné Poghosyan

Our 10th Online Concert will feature a solo recital by Kariné Poghosyan, who will perform works by Aram Khachaturian and Franz Liszt. The concert will be shown online on Sunday, June 5 at 2:00 pm EST (11:00 am PST and 10:00 pm in Yerevan).

Award-winning pianist Kariné Poghosyan had her orchestral debut at age 14. Her recent concerts include sold-out recitals at Carnegie Hall, the second of which was a CD release of her Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky recording on Centaur Records. Gramophone Magazine praised the recording as “masterly textural layering and resounding climaxes” while the American Record Guide stated: “a more heroic program would be hard to find, and few could play as well as the Armenian-American Poghosyan.”

Poghosyan launched a virtual concert series on her Patreon titled “Musical Time Travels.” It includes 12 solo programs from various historical periods. Upcoming in-person performances include recitals at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna and the Soraya Performing Arts Center in California.

Our Online Concert series is free, thanks to a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation, and pre-registration is not required. The link will be available on the Museum’s Facebook page, YouTube Channel, and website ArmenianMuseum.org.

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May
18
7:00 PM19:00

CHRIS BOHJALIAN THE LIONESS IN-PERSON

CHRIS BOHJALIAN RETURNS TO THE ARMENIAN MUSEUM FOR THE LIONESS IN-PERSON SAFARI BOOK TOUR

We regret to announce that this event is filled to capacity. Registration is required to attend and we had anticipated a strong response from Chris' dedicated fans. We hope you will still purchase The Lioness from your favorite bookseller. It will also be available in our Gift Shop after the release date.

Chris Bohjalian will be in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Stephen Kurkjian (author of Master Thieves) at the Armenian Museum of America discussing The Lioness and what words, reading, and books can mean to the soul. An Unlikely Story book shop will be selling signed copies of The Lioness at the Museum.

Coming Soon: "On the Edge: Los Angeles Art from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection" will be opening on June 16! The show will be curated by Rachel McCullah Wainwright. Stay tuned for details and join our email list for updates (https://www.armenianmuseum.org/join-our-email-list).

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Mar
10
9:00 AM09:00

Yankees from the Middle East: The Armenians of New England

Yankees from the Middle East: The Armenians of New England | Historic New England

A webinar on the Armenians of New England co-hosted with Historic New England. Curator Gary Lind-Sinanian will draw upon documents, photographs, and artifacts in the collection of the Armenian Museum of America. This event is free, and donations are encouraged. Please visit this link for more information.

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Feb
27
10:00 AM10:00

Artyom Manukyan Quartet (Online Jazz Concert)

Stay tuned for our 9th online concert featuring an exclusive performance by the Artyom Manukyan Quartet! This Armenia-based jazz ensemble features Arman Mnatcakanyan (drums), Arman Peshtmaljyan (keyboards), Karen Mamikonyan (keyboards), and Artyom Manukyan (cello). Cellist Artyom Manukyan first made his name as a musician in his native Armenia and traveled the world as the youngest member of the BBC World Music Award-winning Armenian Navy Band. This concert series is supported by a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation.

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Dec
22
7:30 PM19:30

Armenian Museum of America to Host Virtual Christmas Concert

Nor Trio & Sargis Karapetyan String Quartet

Armenian Museum of America to Host Virtual Christmas Concert with Nor Trio and Sargis Karapetyan String Quartet

You're invited to our Online Christmas Concert recorded live at the Museum! This event features the Nor Trio and the Sargis Karapetyan String Quartet, who will perform a selection of Armenian and Christmas songs. Some of the works include Scherzo by Komitas and Arno Babajanian’s Nocturne, as well as Silent Night, Joy to the World, and Winter Wonderland.

The String Quartet (pictured) is Sargis Karapetyan (violin), Armen Ghazaryan (violin), Cherry Kim (cello), and Oleg Soloviev (viola). The Nor Trio is Sargis Karapetyan (violin), Andrei Sobchenko (alto saxophone), and Nune Hakobyan (piano).

This event is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dadourian Foundation. It will stream online on Wednesday, December 22 at 7:30 pm EST (4:30 pm PST) via our YouTube Channel.

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