“Love Song” - Naghash Hovnatan & “Matchkal” (“Ploughman”) - traditional song

Eka Horstka - soprano, percussion
Grigor Arakelian - artistic direction, Armenian viola,
Astghik Snetsunts - kanon,
Artak Asatryan - doudouk.

Recording done at 24 November 2016 in Sargsyan-Kodjoyan Museum, Yerevan, Armenia

Two Excerpts From Epos "David Of Sassoun", 7-12 centuries

Artak Asatryan - doudouk.
Grigor Arakelian - artistic direction, Armenian viola.
Astghik Snetsunts - kanon.

Recording done at 24 November 2016 in Sargsyan-Kodjoyan Museum, Yerevan, Armenia

Havoun

Grigor Narekatsi. Havoun (10th c.),  Khachatur Taronetsi - Profound Mystery (14th c.)

Grigor Arakelian - artistic direction, Armenian viola.
Astghik Snetsunts - kanon.
Artak Asatryan - doudouk.
Eka Horstka - soprano, percussion.

Komitas. Yet u Aradj (Back And Forward)Armenian Dance.

Eka Horstka - soprano
Grigor Arakelian - artistic direction, Armenian viola,
Astghik Snetsunts - kanon,
Artak Asatryan - doudouk.

Recording done at 24 November 2016 in Sargsyan-Kodjoyan Museum, Yerevan, Armenia

Grigor Narekatsi. Huge Voice (Ahegh Dzayns), 10th century

Music by Daniel Erazhisht (modern)
Lyrics by Grigoris Akhtamartsi, 16th century.

Eka Horstka - soprano, percussion
Grigor Arakelian - artistic direction, Armenian viola,
Astghik Snetsunts - kanon,
Artak Asatryan - doudouk.

Recording done at 24 November 2016 in Sargsyan-Kodjoyan Museum, Yerevan, Armenia

Every Morning

Composition based on medieval Armenian song by Grigor Arakelian.

Grigor Arakelian - artistic direction, Armenian viola.
Artak Asatryan - doudouk.
Astghik Snetsunts - kanon.


Recording done at 24 November 2016 in Sargsyan-Kodjoyan Museum, Yerevan, Armenia

Lamentation

Baghi Pat. Armenian Folk Song

Lorik. Armenian Folk Song

Mokats Shuken

Grigor Arakelian -  Armenian viola.
Astghik Snetsunts - kanon.

Recording done at 24 November 2016 in Sargsyan-Kodjoyan Museum, Yerevan, Armenia

Tertruk. Ancient Armenian Dance Melody

Music and literature has weaved together thousands of years of Armenian history and culture. The Tsirani Ensemble was born in 2012 to preserve it by uniting seven award-winning artists and presenting Armenia’s musical heritage through duduk, shvi, tar, oud, dhol, and vocal performances.

“Love Song” - Naghash Hovnatan & “Matchkal” (“Ploughman”) - traditional song

Tsirani Ensemble

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