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DIALOGUE OF THE ASHUGHS

DIALOGUE OF THE ASHUGHS

#Yerevan

#Music

Fri, Feb 27

date:

February 27, 2026

time:

19:00 - 21:00

location:

“Arno Babajanyan” Concert Hall, Yerevan

phone:

+374 55 526 477

Link:

https://shorturl.at/2D82N

An exclusive concert celebrating the 180th anniversary of Ashugh Jivani and the 130th anniversary of Ashugh Havasi.

The Armenian National Center of Folk Music and Dance together with the Armenian National Instruments State Orchestra will revive the timeless ashugh traditions of Jivani and Havasi through powerful live performances, rich musical expression, and emotions that will resonate long after the final note.

Be part of an unforgettable cultural evening and experience the living dialogue of Armenia’s great ashughs.

February 27, 2026

7:00 PM (19:00)

“Arno Babajanyan” Concert Hall, Yerevan

Information & reservations: +374 91 526 477 | +374 33 300 175

Head Conductor: Norayr Davtyan, Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia

Director, Armenian National Center of Folk Music and Dance: Armen Sargsyan

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