Violinist Haig Hovsepian, and pianist Ani Hovsepian are delighted to return to the Beech Street Center on April 11th with a unique program of Armenian music.

Selections will include works originally written or arranged by Armenian composers of several generations, starting with ancient liturgical chants and through modern composers reflecting a broad range of themes, ideas, and characters. They will reveal the legacy of Armenian musicians from both Eastern and Western hemispheres - those born in the mainland and the diaspora.

The format of the concert is thoughtfully crafted to furnish explanatory notes as well as personal remarks aimed at providing valuable information and enhancing the perception of the performed repertoire.

Ancient and yet largely unknown, Armenian music is marked with an abundance of beauty which is both inspiring and uplifting. As a musicologist once said, Armenian music is one of the “best kept secrets.” This concert reveals some of its selected gems written for violin and piano. It is produced in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide and in celebration of the nation's survival and endurance.