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The Naghash Ensemble
Tuesday, November 10 @ 7:30 pm
Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall
Presented in an intimate candlelight setting, The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia creates an immersive musical experience unlike any other. Created by Armenian-American composer John Hodian and inspired by sacred texts from medieval Armenian mystic and priest Mkrtich Naghash, the ensemble’s music blends the earthy spirituality of folk song with new classical music, contemporary post-minimalism and the energy of jazz and rock. Three luminous female vocalists joined by master musicians on duduk, oud, dhol and piano form this internationally acclaimed ensemble, creating a sound world that feels both ancient and strikingly contemporary. Profoundly moving and deeply immersive, Songs of Exile offers an evening of reflection, beauty and transcendent musical storytelling — part folk music, part classical and wholly unforgettable.
An enchanting elixir of sounds based on new Armenian folk and centuries-old poetry”
– KEXP
A moment of grace and meditation”
– Rolling Stone
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Lecture/Presentation: Composing for Traditional Instruments
Wednesday, November 11 at 1PM | Ruebush Hall, Room 128
John Hodian, piano/composer of The Naghash Ensemble
John Hodian, pianist and composer of The Naghash Ensemble, leads a workshop for composition students on writing for traditional Armenian instruments. Hodian will introduce the instruments, explore the melodic and rhythmic modes used by the ensemble and share his approach to composing for these instruments. This event is open to all Shenandoah University students, faculty and staff.
This engagement of The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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