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Miqayel Voskanyan
Discourse, Performance
Miqayel Voskanyan
Pushing the boundaries of traditional Armenian music
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| Free of charge |
| Ground Floor, Schlüter Courtyard |
| Belongs to: 24h OPEN |
During the performance Miqayel is going to explain the musical instrument to the audience, thus engaging the audience in the performance more, meaning the audience is going to learn Armenian songs and sing along. Besides presenting the Armenian folk songs to the audience he will also teach them the meaning and the history behind those songs. Overall the lecture is about Armenian music.
Miqayel Voskanyan is an Armenian renowned tar player, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer, known for pushing the boundaries of traditional Armenian music. Performing and composing for more than a decade, Voskanyan has managed to create modern, innovative music with an ancient instrument that has historically been limited to traditional folk music.
Miqayel Voskanyan