A new Armenian Christmas oratorio: The Naghash Ensemble performs excerpts from “Light the Candle.”

The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia presents the world premiere of their newly written Armenian Christmas oratorio, “Light the Candle,” in Dortmund, Germany. Music by John Hodian Texts by Movses Khorenatsi (5th century), Sahakdukht Syunetsi (8th century), Grigor Narekatsi (10th century), Nerses Shnorali (12th century), Hovhannes Erznkatsi (13th century), Komitas (20th century), Vahram Martirosyan (born 1957) Performed by The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia: Hasmik Baghdasaryan • soprano Tatevik Movsesyan • soprano Shahane Zalyan • alto Harutyun Chkolyan • duduk, shvi Tigran Hovhannisyan • dhol, dumbek, daf Aram Nikoghosyan • oud John Hodian • piano Sign up for the mailing list: http://www.naghashensemble.com/join Get the CD & Book here: http://naghashensemble.com/store Get concert tickets: http://naghashensemble.com/tours More information: http://www.naghashensemble.com Follow us on Facebook:   / naghashensemble   Follow us on Instagram:   / naghashensemble   Booking inquiries: http://www.naghashensemble.com/contact