Venue: St John’s Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh.
Time: 7pm: Doors open. Concert: 7.30pm onwards.
Event Description: Music from the Armenian Highlands, one of the oldest centers of human civilization. Songs from the 4th century, sacred music from the first Christian country. The profound mystery and the beauty of Armenian monody, originated in the early pagan period. Armenian plough songs called ‘horovels,’ and sacred melodies side by side. A versatile and multi-colored performance also featuring arrangements of the Armenian folk songs and traditional dance music for piano and the universal instrument, the voice! There will also be Armenian songs performed by members of the Coda Choir.
‘A marvellous voice from Armenia experimenting with the ancient sacred and profane music. Singer, pianist, composer Lucineh Hovanissian creates an uninterrupted musical fabric, woven from the traditional and the avant garde. Her piano ‘sings’ in Armenian, her voice weaves together with the ‘voice’ of the duduk. Whether performing solo or with folk band, she captivates the public by her charisma.’ In association with Creative Space.
Cost: £8, on the door, on the night.
Contact: Neill Walker, njwalk5300@hotmail.co.uk, 0131 331 4469.