On the eve of their debut tour of the USA “The Naghash Ensemble” will perform a live concert with the “Songs of Exile” program at Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall. 

•Founded by Armenian-American composer John Hodian “The Naghash Ensemble” combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, and contemporary post-minimalism with the energy of rock and jazz. 

Program:

• “The sounds of Ancient Armenia Reimagined for The 21st Century.” – Tigran Mansurian

• “A Moment of Grace and Meditation”- The Rolling Stones

• “An Enchanting Elixir Based on New Armenian Folk and Centuries-Old Poetry” – KEXP

• “A stunning discovery.”  – Bayerischer Rundfunk

• “Part Folk Music, Part Classical, And Profoundly Moving. Unmistakably Armenian, But Out of This World” – Armenisch-Deutsche Korrespondenz