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April 25, 2008
Zemiré Opera Gears Up to Wow LA
The Lark Musical Society and AGBU have joined forces to present the extraordinary Armenian composer Dikran Tchouhadjian's "Zemiré" opera semiseria on May 30, 31 and June 1, 2008.
This will be the third of Tchouhadjian's four operettas to have been revived by the two organizations. The full-scale Armenian production will be staged for the first time since it was written and performed in 1891.
According to the production's website:
For too long Tchouhadjian's creations have remained un-produced and unpublished, rendering them practically inaccessible to artists, historians, and the music-loving public. It is our intention to employ these performances as a springboard, bringing us nearer to the ultimate goal of publishing Zemire in a definitive version for the first time ever. In this manner we can assure the longevity of a cultural and musical monument, and rescue Tchouhadjian from a lamentable oblivion.
You can visit "Zemiré"'s wonderful new website here, where you can:
- check for general performance info,
- purchase tickets,
- read a synopsis of the opera's story,
- learn about the history of the opera, and much more.
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