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'EVOCATIONS OF ARMENIA' COMING TO PUFFIN CULTURAL FORUM IN TEANECK
NorthJersey.com, NJ
April 18 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Teaneck Suburbanite
Actor Nora Armani and Cellist David Bakamjian will bring "Evocations
of Armenia" to the Puffin Cultural Forum Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m.
With solo cello and spoken word, "Evocations of Armenia" weaves
together music and poetry to form a rich tapestry of Armenian life and
culture. Actor Nora Armani brings alive Armenian poetry from pagan
times to the modern era, including the gripping "Birth of Vahakn,"
Armenia's God of Fire and conqueror of dragons; the ancient legend
of the doomed lovers at Akhtamar; and the story of the enchanted Dove
Abbey, by national poet Hovhannes Toumanyan.
Cellist David Bakamjian performs poignant folk songs collected by
Komitas, beautiful sacred chants from the Middle Ages and evocative
music by 20th century composer Alan Hovhaness. The texts selected
by Nora and the music arranged by David combines and juxtaposes in
a rich, flowing and cogent program.
There is a $10 suggested donation. Reservations recommended; must
be made before 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the performance:
[email protected].
The Puffin Cultural Forum is at 20 Puffin Way (off Teaneck Road)
in Teaneck. Call 201-836-3499 or visit PuffinCulturalForum.org.
http://www.northjersey.com/community/events/203528251__Evocations_of_Armenia__coming_to_Puffin _Cultural_Forum_in_Teaneck.html
NorthJersey.com, NJ
April 18 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Teaneck Suburbanite
Actor Nora Armani and Cellist David Bakamjian will bring "Evocations
of Armenia" to the Puffin Cultural Forum Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m.
With solo cello and spoken word, "Evocations of Armenia" weaves
together music and poetry to form a rich tapestry of Armenian life and
culture. Actor Nora Armani brings alive Armenian poetry from pagan
times to the modern era, including the gripping "Birth of Vahakn,"
Armenia's God of Fire and conqueror of dragons; the ancient legend
of the doomed lovers at Akhtamar; and the story of the enchanted Dove
Abbey, by national poet Hovhannes Toumanyan.
Cellist David Bakamjian performs poignant folk songs collected by
Komitas, beautiful sacred chants from the Middle Ages and evocative
music by 20th century composer Alan Hovhaness. The texts selected
by Nora and the music arranged by David combines and juxtaposes in
a rich, flowing and cogent program.
There is a $10 suggested donation. Reservations recommended; must
be made before 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the performance:
[email protected].
The Puffin Cultural Forum is at 20 Puffin Way (off Teaneck Road)
in Teaneck. Call 201-836-3499 or visit PuffinCulturalForum.org.
http://www.northjersey.com/community/events/203528251__Evocations_of_Armenia__coming_to_Puffin _Cultural_Forum_in_Teaneck.html