Music
Maestro Arsen Sayan was regarded as one of the principal figures in the field of Armenian Song. His career spanned more than 50 years.
Here is a collection of music and concerts featuring Maestro Sayan.
knar-ani concert
Knar – Ani Choral Group and Orchestra Concert dedicated to 90 th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide,
Centennial of birth of patriarch of Armenian music Hampartzoum Berberian.
October 16, 2005, Washington, D.C. Knar-Ani 90-voice chorus directed by Arsen Sayan.
Egmalian Badarak Part I
Sacred Music Concert, KNAR Armenian Choral Group of Philadelphia. Conductor Arsen Sayan presents the Egmalian Mass Commemorating the 110th anniversary of the birth of the composer Magar Egmalian.
October 8, 1967, Calvary Episcopal Church, New York City.
Egmalian Badarak Part II
Sacred Music Concert, KNAR Armenian Choral Group of Philadelphia. Conductor Arsen Sayan presents the Egmalian Mass Commemorating the 110th anniversary of the birth of the composer Magar Egmalian.
October 8, 1967, Calvary Episcopal Church, New York City.
Anoush Opera Part I
Armen Tigranian’s opera “Anoush” in it’s first performance in cantata form presented by choral group,
soloists and piano accompanist, Arsen Sayan artistic director. June 5, 1983, Philadelphia.
anoush opera part II
Armen Tigranian’s opera “Anoush” in it’s first performance in cantata form presented by choral group,
soloists and piano accompanist, Arsen Sayan artistic director. June 5, 1983, Philadelphia.
Music of tatoul altounian Part I
Concert featuring the music of Tatoul Altounian, first director and composer of Song and Dance Ensemble of Armenia and commemorating the 80th anniversary of his birth. Performed by Knar Armenian Choral Group. Directed by Arsen Sayan Director.
Part I:
1 Hoy, Im Nazani Yarus
2 Tsolag Jan–Duet with chorus: Rozalin Igidbashian, Rolande Piligian
Vartkes Baboghlian, Noubar Karagulian
3 Sareri Hovin Mernem
4 Im Davigh – Kanonist Leo Sarkisian
5 Yeraz – Kanonist Leo Sarkisian
6 Dzap Bar
7 Kah, Deh, Yes Im – Soloist Rose Zartarian
8 Ghaytarmah – Pianist Seta Karakashian
9 Toy Nergiz
10 Deh, Yel, Khaghah
Music of Tatoul Altounian part II
Concert featuring the music of Tatoul Altounian, first director and composer of Song and Dance Ensemble of Armenia and commemorating the 80th anniversary of his birth. Performed by Knar Armenian Choral Group. Directed by Arsen Sayan Director.
Part II
1 Abaran
2 Osanna – Soloist Rose Zartarian
3 Mayr Arakso Aperov
4 Variations/Classical Modes – Kanonist Leo Sarkisian
5 Duleh Yaman – Kanonist Leo Sarkisian
6 Inch, Inch Asem? – Soloist Vartkes Baboghlian
7 Shoror
8 Hijaz – Pianist Seta Karakashian
9 Erevani Kisherneruh – soloist Rozalin Igidbashian
10 Ichav Marmant Irigoun – Dzaghgasari Ganach Lanchin
The Music of Parsegh Ganatchian
Concert in memory of the noted composer Parsegh Ganatchian to celebrate the 80th anniversary of his birth. Performed by Knar Armenian Choral Group of Philadelphia. Directed by Arsen Sayan.
1 Hoy Nar
2 Dzov Acher
Solo – Hagop Guiragossian, Tenor
Accompanist – Seta Karakashian
3 Bujingo
4 Shousho
5 Dzidzernag
Solo – Vartkes Baboghlian, Tenor
Accompanist – Elizabeth Baboghlian
6 Alvartin Yerazuh
7 Gorani
8 Dzidzernagin Pouynuh
Duet – Dorothy Mooradian and Melena Der Avedisian, Sopranos
Accompanist, Harry Sookasian
9 Oureen
Solo – Arax Sevadjian, Soprano
Accompanist, Seta Karakashian
10 Tsaikerk
11 Oror
12 Nanor (presented for the first time in the United States)
Arax Sevadjian, Soprano
Rose Serab, Alto
Hagop Guiragossian, Tenor
Edvard Benlian, Bass
