Events
Past events
February 2024 - Cinema Release
"Dune: Part Two" in Cinemas
"Dune: Part Two", released on February 28th and directed by Denis Villeneuve, marks the continuation of the adaptation of Frank Herbert's famous science fiction novel. This film follows the critical and commercial success of "Dune" (2021) and follows the story of Paul Atreides who, with the Fremen, seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. The Duduk makes several appearances in the film's soundtrack, played by Pedro Eustache, bringing a distinctive touch to the desert and epic scenes.
March 30, 2024 - Dock des Suds, Marseille
The Naghash Ensemble in Bordeaux
Discover the Naghash Ensemble, a group originating from Armenia consisting of three vocalists and traditional instruments such as the Duduk, oud, dhol, and piano. The composer, John Hodian, of Armenian-American origin, creates within the Naghash Ensemble music that skillfully blends influences from folk and classical genres. His inspiration draws from the writings of the medieval poet and priest, Mkrtich Naghash. A truly moving musical experience.
28, 29 FEVRIER et 1er MARS - KONZERTSALL GERA THEATERZELT, ALTENBURG
Gevorg Dabaghyan en Allemagne
Le 28, 29 février et le 1er mai 2024, aura lieu la première mondiale de la Symphonie n°3 "Sous la forme d'abricots chantants" ("In shape of singing apricots") de Vache Sharafyan.Cette œuvre, écrite pour orchestre symphonique et Duduk, a été spécialement composée pour l'orchestre philharmonique de "Gera". Le concert sera dirigé par le chef principal de l'orchestre, Ruben Ghazaryan, avec la performance solo de l'artiste du peuple d'Arménie, Gevorg Dabaghyan. Le programme comprendra également des œuvres d'Edgar Hovhannisyan et d'Aram Khachaturian.
Le concert se tiendra sous le thème "Un regard vers l'Arménie"
17 Février 2024 - THEATRE DE LA VILLE, VALENCE
Festival International du Duduk à Valence
Chaque année, à Valence, se tient le prestigieux Festival International du Duduk, un événement musical de premier plan qui réunit des virtuoses renommés de cet instrument. Ce festival offre un programme riche en performances, allant des solos aux ensembles, mettant en lumière la versatilité et la beauté du Duduk. Son but principal est de promouvoir cet instrument unique, en lui offrant une plateforme d'excellence lors de cet événement.
Info Billeterie : 06 67 26 56 42 ou 06 41 61 51 51
26, 27, 28 janvier 2024 - Bruxelles, GENEVE ET AMSTERDAM
Gurgieff Ensemble en tournée Européenne
Le Gurdjieff Ensemble est un groupe musical renommé qui tire son nom de Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, un compositeur et philosophe arménien du début du XXe siècle. Fondé par Levon Eskenian, musicien et ethnomusicologue arménien, le but est de promouvoir et de préserver la musique traditionnelle arménienne ainsi que les compositions originales de Gurdjieff.
14 janvier 2024 - Salle gaveau, PARIS
1000 ans de Musique Armenienne
La Croix Bleue des Arméniens de France est vous présente le concert “1000 ans de musique Arménienne », une rencontre entre instruments traditionnels arméniens (duduk et qanon) et instruments classiques (piano, violon, violoncelle). Le programme musical est le trait d’union entre le patrimoine musical arménien millénaire et la musique savante, dite classique occidentale. Les musiciens qui constituent cet ensemble sont tous des virtuoses de renommée internationale qui partagent le goût de l’échange et du partage avec le public.
17 décembre 2023 - 12 rue lassere, ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX
Yerevan Ensemble à Paris
Créé en 2022 par trois amis musiciens, l'ensemble Yerevan vous transporte en Arménie à travers l'interprétation de morceaux populaires envoûtants, mettant en avant le Duduk et le rythme entraînant du dhol. Retrouvez-les lors d'un concert unique à la JAF, où le Duduk occupe une place importante, joué par Artyom Minasyan et Ruben Kniasian.
September 27, 2023 - Newport, Casino de Saint Valery en Caux
Deleyaman in Saint-Valery en Caux
“The Sudbury Inn” is Deleyaman’s 9th album, completing a stratospheric body of work, levitating to the summit of what independent rock has been able to produce most preciously. Tracing, disc after disc, lines connecting post-rock to sacred chants, dream-pop to ancestral instruments such as the Duduk of Artyom Minasyan and Gerard Madilian. With this desire, always, to establish rock as a major art, full of poetry, of absolute demand.
28 novembre 2023 - ESPACE CENT-QUATRE, PARIS
Macha Gharibian & Friends à Paris
Étoile de la scène jazz actuelle, la chanteuse et pianiste Macha Gharibian célèbre les dix ans de son premier album en compagnie d’une large communauté musicale constituée spécialement pour l’occasion. Retrouvez Dan Gharibian , Lionel Suarez, Sarah Lenka, Alexandra Grimal, Fabrice Moreau, Thomas De Pourquery et Artyom Minasyan au Duduk pour cet évènement inédit.
27 septembre 2023 - Newport, Casino de Saint Valery en Caux
Deleyaman à Saint-Valery en Caux
« The Sudbury Inn » est le 9ème album de Deleyaman, venant compléter une oeuvre stratosphérique, lévitant au sommet de ce que le rock indépendant a pu produire de plus précieux. Traçant, disque après disque, des lignes reliant le post-rock aux chants sacrés, la dream-pop à des instruments ancestraux tel que le Duduk de Artyom Minasyan et Gerard Madilian. Avec cette volonté, toujours, d’ériger le rock en art majeur, gorgé de poésie, d’exigence absolue.
September 24 & 30, 2023 - Paris and Jonage
Nor Ashough to Paris and Jonage
Nor Achough performs the songs and melodies of "achoughs" such as Sayat Nova and Sheram, as well as contemporary composers such as Komitas and Kh. Avetissian. This set of traditional Armenian music and songs was created by music enthusiasts, including Agop Boyadjian, a pioneer of this art for more than 20 years in the Rhône-Alpes region and beyond. In a spirit of sharing and transmission, this formation, composed of 4 to 7 musicians, has chosen to return to the very essence of this music, which should not remain confined but open up to others, in particular young people.
September 16, 2023 - Espace carpeaux, Courbevoie
International Musical Action Gala
Organized by Action Musicale Internationale, the charity gala benefits Health Armenia, and is dedicated to child victims of post-war trauma in Armenia. Immerse yourself in a unique artistic show, combining tradition and modernity, hosted by renowned artists such as Levon Minassian at Duduk, Pierre Boussaguet, the Akhtamar Quartet, Ingmar Lazar and Troup'Adour. Experience an evening where music and generosity come together for a noble cause.
2023 - PARIS, COUTANCE AND VIENNA
Yesterday Karapetyan in France
Yessai and his group offer a perfect fusion between modernity and tradition, where Duduk and Blul are integrated into the heart of jazz compositions. The group creates a harmonious blend where the authentic sounds of traditional instruments blend with the creative and contemporary expression of jazz, thus offering a unique and captivating musical experience.
JUNE 23, 24 and 25, 2023 - ACCOR ARENA
Hans Zimmer in Paris
After several sold-out dates in 2022, Hans Zimmer returns to France in 2023 for three spectacular shows! Accompanied by a band, an orchestra and a choir, he will play his best compositions taken from numerous masterpieces, more recent pieces as well as works rarely played live.
Discover the sound of Duduk with multi-instrumentalist Pedro Eustache, who greatly contributed to the recognition of Duduk in Hollywood.
JUNE 8, 2023 - COPEAU THEATER, Saint-Étienne
Canticum Novum in Saint-Étienne for SAMÂ-Ï
At the crossroads of traditional Syrian repertoires and the cosmopolitan identity of Canticum Novum, Samâ-ï evokes this cultural crossroads that was ancient Aleppo and the musical impregnation of the cultures present.
With Samâ-ï , Canticum Novum reflects the richness and complexity of the poetic, literary and linguistic registers which matured in this fertile crucible of religions and cultures.
Discover the sound of Duduk with Artyom Minasyan, member of the Canticum Novum collective.
May 27 and 28, 2023 - RUE EUGène SPULLER, PARIS 3rd arrondissement
AGBU Armenian Village
After the success of its first edition, AGBU France is proud to renew this open-air forum, which aims to promote Armenian culture and heritage to the general public. Exhibitors specializing in crafts, gastronomy and tourism will present their know-how to you and will take you on a journey through the regions of Armenia. To listen to the sound of Duduk, find the Yerevan Ensemble as well as the Navasart Orchestra.
May 25, 2023 - Point Favre
Armenian papers in Switzerland
Fifteen years after their first album, inspired by the traditional tunes of Armenia, Greece, Anatolia or Georgia, the group Papiers d'Armées takes us, with Artyom Minasyan at Duduk, on a journey, with their new album “Guenats Pashas”, from Yerevan to Los Angeles, via Piraeus, Constantinople, Istanbul, Aleppo, Beirut and even Paris, with joy in their hearts despite the tragic destiny of the Armenian people.
February 2, 2023 - Theater de la Ville
International Duduk Festival in Valencia
Every year, in Valencia, Duduk player Levon Chatikyan organizes the International Duduk Festival, a musical event that brings together renowned virtuosos of this instrument. The festival presents a series of solo, duo or group performances, showcasing Duduk. Its objective is to promote this instrument by giving it a prominent place during this concert.
2021/2022 - Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Monaco
Gurgieff Ensemble on tour
The Gurdjieff Ensemble is a renowned musical group named after Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, an Armenian composer and philosopher from the early 20th century. Founded by Levon Eskenian, an Armenian musician and ethnomusicologist, the aim is to promote and preserve traditional Armenian music as well as Gurdjieff's original compositions.