The Armenian duduk and jazz will be united on the stage of the House of Artists in Moscow during the concert scheduled for 22 November as part of the events celebrating the Armenian Culture Days in Russia.
The program of the concert titled “Voice of the Armenian Soul” features a joint performance by renowned Armenia dudukists Jivan Gasparyan, Gevorg Dabaghyan, Vahagn Hayrapetyan Jazz Quintet and other famous musicians, the Armenian ministry of culture said in a Facebook post.
“We will perform pieces by Komitas, Sayat Nova and other folk compositions. This is certainly not our first encounter with the Russian audience. Russians have a unique attitude towards duduk. Our concerts take place in overcrowded halls here, with the audience listening to the duduk music holding their breath. I am convinced there will be the same atmosphere at Moscow concert,” the ministry quoted Gevorg Dabaghyan as saying.
The official opening of the Armenian Culture Days in Russia was held at the Moscow State Tretyakov Gallery on 16 November, in attendance of the Armenian and Russian presidents.