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    Performance Groups

    Connecting to heritage through the arts

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    Choral Groups

    Giving a fresh voice to classic and contemporary Armenian music, AGBU Choral Groups continuously delight audiences.
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    The Armenian tradition of song has been part of our culture for centuries bringing a sense of pride and healing through the seamless blending of voices. AGBU Choral Ensembles bring Armenian folk, liturgical, operatic and contemporary music to life for audiences around the world.  Our choirs are led by renowned conductors and draw diverse crowds to prominent concert halls and events where they perform. 

    In recent years Armenian choirs have enjoyed a resurgence of interest bringing together community members of various ages through a common passion. Groups perform at important cultural events and have also found ways to layer their voices virtually, truly uniting communities together despite distance and language barriers.

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    Dance Ensemble

    Building unmatched reputations for their inspiring performances, our dance ensembles showcase Armenia’s rich cultural heritage.
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    AGBU Dance Ensembles bring together novice and professional-level dancers of all ages to explore Armenian culture through music and movement. Moving together in unison, dancers bring bright stories to life through intricate choreography and beautiful costumes. For the performers it is both a physical and emotional exercise involving disciplined timing and coordination connecting individuals to a collective history.

    Our ensembles have graced the stages of some of the world’s most famous venues, including the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York and the State Opera Theater in Armenia.

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    Musical Groups

    Revitalizing centuries-old Armenian artistic traditions, AGBU musical groups entice audiences worldwide.
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    Chamber Orchestras, brass and marching bands unite young musicians in various cities through love of instrumental composition and performance. The groups vary in style and skill but all aim to bring the sounds of Armenian and international music to audiences in both formal and fun settings. Our marching bands often liven up ceremonies and community festivals while our chamber orchestras have performed on famed stages throughout Europe and the Middle East.

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    Theater Troupes

    Paying homage to legendary Armenian actors and directors, AGBU Theater Troupes revive classics and create modern works.
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    Dating back to the Roman times, Armenian theater has been at the crux of cultural gatherings for centuries. Our AGBU troupes enlighten audiences with historical anthologies as well as contemporary storytelling. Whether it be drama or comedy, our actors, working with passionate directors, writers and creative directors, attract audiences of all ages. Many of our theater troupes perform in both Armenian and native languages to ensure both language preservation and audience reach.

    The legacy of renowned thespian Krikor Satamian, the founder of many movements of Armenian theater, carries on within the AGBU troupes that perform in his name. 

    Through formal arts education, the Aram Khachaturian Music School and the Sarian Academy, both in Aleppo, Syria, cultivate young talents, who are poised to make significant contributions to Armenian classical music and fine arts.

    Explore the Arts

    Experience the rich Armenian culture through AGBU

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    Find a Group Near You

    AGBU cultural programs thrive in more than two dozen countries, where participants explore their interests in the arts and further develop their appreciation for Armenian traditions and history.

    Choral Groups

    Aleppo, Syria: AYA Spendiarian Choir

    Cairo, Egypt: Dzaiadzan Children’s Choir

    Montevideo, Uruguay: Grung

    Paris, France: Koghtan Choir

    Pasadena, USA: LA Choir

    Latakia, Syria: Karoun Children’s Choir

    Dance Ensembles

    Aleppo, Syria: 

    • AYA Antranik Dance Ensemble
    • AYA Pountch Children’s Dance Group 

    Beirut, Lebanon: AYA Arine Dance Ensemble

    Cordoba, Argentina: Ararat Dance Ensemble 

    Montreal, Canada: Garni Dance Ensemble 

    New York, USA: Antranig Dance Ensemble

    Plovdiv, Bulgaria:

    • Astghighner Children’s Dance Group
    • Nreni Dance Group
    • Yerazank Dance Group
    Music Groups

    Aleppo, Syria: 

    • AYA Antranik Marching Band
    • AYA Big Band
    • Gomidas Chamber Orchestra

    Plovdiv, Bulgaria: Erebouni Musical Ensemble

    Sofia, Bulgaria: Chamber Orchestra

    Stepanakert, Artsakh: Artsakh Chamber Orchestra 

    Varna, Bulgaria: Chamber Orchestra

    Theater Groups

    Aleppo, Syria: AYA Bedros Atamian Theater

    Beirut, Lebanon: AYA Vahram Papazian Theater

    Buenos Aires, Argentina: Krikor Satamian Theater

    Haskovo, Bulgaria: Krikor Azaryan Youth Theater 

    Melbourne, Australia: Hagop Baronian Theater

    Paris, France: Ahazank Theatre Troupe

    Pasadena, USA: Satamian Theater

    For more information on local performance groups, email info@agbu.org.

     

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