Homecoming — Return To Artsakh (Opening Concert)

About this event

Music For Unity, in cooperation with the National Association of Composers, USA Los Angeles Chapter (NACUSA-LA) and the All Armenian Student Association (All-ASA), presents the Opening Ceremony Concert of the 2026 International Composition Competition.

Featuring six original works:

• The Dance of the Mountains by Karen Ananyan
• Ergang (Grinding Wheat) by Vahan Grigoryan
• Gnishik Ascent by Amy Jerman
• Dances of Circles and Shapes by John Mackay
• To My Friend by Alex Shapira
• Everflowing Distance by Samuel Sjostedt

Performed by:

• Garik Terzian (Cello)
• Dimitry Olevsky (Violin)
• Leon Thomasian (Piano)
• Shell Piano Trio (Trio)
• Kristina Davlatyan (Soprano)

Will also feature compositions by Deon Nielsen Price and Robert Amirkhanian. Reception to follow the concert.

Admission is free; donations at the door appreciated.

Source: https://armenopole.com/homecoming-return-to-artsakh.html