Haigazian University
Mira Yardemian, Public Relations Director
Rue Mexique – Kantari
P.O. Box 11-1748
Riad El-Solh 1107 2090
Beirut – Lebanon
"This year’s special greetings of Christmas come as a bouquet of
musical pieces and performances, with the hope of sharing the message of
reconciliation and peace that took concrete form in the birth of the Lord
Jesus Christ", was the reflection of Rev. Paul Haidostian, president of
Haigazian University on the Christmas musicale, which took place on the eve
of December 22, 2006 in the sanctuary of the First Armenian Evangelical
Church in Beirut.
A repertoire underlined by joy, love and celebration themes,
with a smart selection of all time classics and 16th and 17th century
contemporary music, the Haigazian University string ensemble and hand bell
choir, in addition to the Armenian Evangelical Armiss Choir, cheered the
capacity audience with a heart-warming spirit.
Of special appearance, the guest soloist , Elie Francis, a
unique tenor, who moved the audience to an even higher level of joy and
celebration.
The string ensemble’s coach, Roubina Artinian appreciated the
young artists for their time and year-round dedication, especially during
these current moments of crisis and instability.
The conductor of the multi-generation Armiss Choir, and the
coordinator of the whole event, Campus Minister Rev. Nishan Balakian was
very satisfied with the young artists and amateurs who expressed eagerness
to bring the spirit of Christmas to the Lebanese audience after a period of
war and political turmoil.
The pleasant surprise of the musicale was the Handbell Choir,
conducted by Mr. Nabil Melki, and composed of 13 Haigazian University
students and staff, who cheered the audience by the mere sound of bells,
specially with the tune of Jingle Bells.
The program concluded, with the over cheered audience joining
the Armiss Choir and accompanists in singing all time favorite Christmas
carols, like "Joy to the world", "Silent night" and "Hark, the Herald
Angels sing".
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
