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Naregatsi Folk Instruments Orchestra
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Naregatsi Folk Instruments Orchestra

The Naregatsi Orchestra was launched in August 2008 under the auspices of the Naregatsi Art Institute and its Founder–President Nareg Hartounian and the generous support of some benefactors and art lovers. The Orchestra was founded on the basis of tar and kamancha free classes organized back in 2005.
The Orchestra is founded with a vision to promote the love and interest of younger generations towards the riches of Armenian traditional music and musical instruments, thus breathing a new spirit into the preservation and development of our national culture.

Initially the Orchestra consisted of 21 instrumentalists and 5 vocalists, who were winners of national and international competitions and festivals.

The first concert of the Orchestra was held on August 27, 2008 during the opening ceremony of the "Lebanese Culture Week in Armenia", it was followed by numerous concerts in Yerevan and regions of Armenia and in Artsakh.
In April- May , 2010 the Orchestra had a number of concerts in the French cities of Lyon, Toulouse, Paris, Sarlat, Cahors, Romagne, as well as in Geneva, Zurich and Lugano of Switzerland.

The Orchestra’s first CD released in 2010 was nominated as “The Best Album of the Year” at the National Music Awards 2010.

The Orchestra released their second CD “Rebirth” in 2012.

Since its inception until June 2015 the Artistic Director of the ensemble has been Hovik Sahakyan, RA Honorary Artist of Culture and famous tar player. The current Artistic Director is Artem Khachatur, composer, musician, Honorary Artist of the Republic of Armenia.

Naregatsi Folk Instruments Ensemble was restructured and renamed Naregatsi Folk Instruments Orchestra in January, 2016.
Currently there are 31 musicians in the Orchestra.

The Orchestra has produced 4 video clips so far, of which perhaps the most interesting is the Naregatsi Orchestra's Tribute to Serj Tankian and the SOAD members, the latter’s rendition of Aerials arranged for folk instruments.

On October 31st, 2016 The Naregatsi Folk Instruments Orchestra (Artistic Director Artem Khachatur) of the Naregatsi Art Institute had their active participation in the first Contest-Festival of Folk Instruments Ensembles dedicated to 25th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia and were awarded the grand prize.

The Naregatsi Orchestra inspires your relationship with Armenia’s ancient heritage through music by bridging the past and present to cultivate the future.

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First Concert Tour Abroad Concert in Ghaplanyan Theatre Naregatsi Ensemble Concert in the Gafesjian Center for the Arts Concert in Odzun Village Naregatsi Orchestra at Honey and Berry Festival Concert for Soldiers Concert for brave Soldiers Concert dedicated to Komitas 140th birthday anniversary Embracing the Disabled Second CD Presentation “Naregatsi” Folk Instruments Ensemble Second Concert in Komitas Chamber Music Hall
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Naregatsi Art Institute is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization registered in USA with its headquarters in Yerevan and Shushi. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law.