RIPLEY PRESENTS: SYLDASON
Taking inspiration from their shared cultural heritage, Syldason strives to honor a long tradition of movement of people in search of a safer and more prosperous life.
A Tribute to Alan Hovhaness
A free concert dedicated to the eminent composer (1911 -2000) who grew up in Arlington, MA and whose career spanned seven decades.
We will be performing Komitas Portrait (2021) written by Pasquale Tassone, long-time Director of Music in the Arlington Public School systems, and one-time collaborator with Alan Hovhannes.
The concert is part of the Armenian Cultural Foundation and Mirak Chamber Music series.
You Are Welcome Here
We are happy to be playing a encore performance of the musical program presented in early March! If you were unable to attend or missed it due to the weather, please join us as we weave together songs and melodies from Armenia and the Balkan Peninsula with new compositions and arrangements. Featuring Daniela Tosic, mezzo-soprano; Sylvie Zakarian, marimba; and music by Gomidas Vartabed, Alan Hovhaness, George Tantchev, Pasquale Tassone, and Nikola Radan.
You Are Welcome Here
An updated musical program honoring and celebrating the lives of immigrants, refugees, and other displaced people, weaving together songs and melodies from Armenia and the Balkan Peninsula with new compositions and arrangements. Featuring Daniela Tosic, mezzo-soprano; Sylvie Zakarian, marimba; and music by Gomidas Vartabed, Alan Hovhaness, George Tantchev, Pasquale Tassone, and Nikola Radan.
Songs of the Other at Longy
This unique musical program honors and celebrates the lives of immigrants, refugees, and other displaced people, weaving together songs and melodies from Armenia and the Balkan Peninsula with new compositions and arrangements. Featuring Daniela Tosic, mezzo-soprano; Sylvie Zakarian, marimba; and music by Gomidas Vartabed, Alan Hovhaness, Neil Grover, Dobri Paliev, and Nikola Radan.
Suggested donation of $20 to benefit the Cambridge Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants.
A Festival of Sound
Winter concert of the Reading Symphony Orchestra.
Ms. Zakarian will be the featured artist, playing “Dzon”, an homage to Alan Hovhanness written by Pasquale Tassone.
Other works include Dvorák Carnival Overture, and Symphony No. 4 in E Minor by Brahms.
Tickets are $15 Adult or $10 for Student/Seniors, and are available at the door. Children under 14 are free to attend.
Songs of the Other
This unique musical program honors and celebrates the lives of immigrants, refugees, and other displaced people, weaving together songs and melodies from Armenia and the Balkan Peninsula with new compositions and arrangements. Featuring Daniela Tosic, mezzo-soprano; Sylvie Zakarian, marimba; and music by Gomidas Vartabed, Alan Hovhaness, Neil Grover, Dobri Paliev, and Nikola Radan.
Suggested donation of $10.
