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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, July 24, 2006
ONE-OF-A-KIND CONCERT HOSTED BY AGBU AYA DAMASCUS PACKS THE HOUSE
Presented for the first time ever in Syria, the Armenian Youth
Association (AYA) of AGBU Damascus sponsored the performance of "The
Epic of Gilgamesh" at the St. Sarkis Armenian Church in Damascus on
July 14 and 15, 2006.
With the support of global mobile telecommunications provider Areeba,
over 600 Armenian and Syrian guests enjoyed the unique performance
composed by Kinan Azmeh on clarinet accompanied by computer-illustrated
art created live by Kevork Mourad.
The earliest known work of literature to man, "The Epic of
Gilgamesh" dates back to the ancient state of Babylonia in 3000
B.C. and is still celebrated as one of the world’s greatest pieces of
literature. Currently residing in New York, Syria-born artists Azmeh
and Mourad teamed up to retell the epic poem through the mesmerizing
merger of music and visual art to create a tantalizing experience
that made the ancient story come alive for contemporary audiences.
Upholding the mission of AGBU, AYA Damascus is committed to
preserving and promoting the Armenian identity and heritage. For more
information on AYA Damascus, please email [email protected] or visit
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
