Armenian Crossover Opera
AMEN
AMEN is a large-scale cinematic crossover opera that fuses monumental vocal expression with symphonic power, creating an immersive artistic experience beyond traditional opera.
About AMEN
At the intersection of music, stage and moving image, AMEN unfolds as a visually driven musical narrative conceived for the stage, screen and international presentation.
Bringing together opera, symphonic music, choir, ballet, cinematic imagery and traditional Armenian instruments, the work creates a hybrid artistic language in which cultural memory meets contemporary performance.
Rather than following the conventions of classical opera, AMEN is conceived as a cinematic stage work in which music, image, movement and dramatic structure form a single artistic whole.
Bringing together opera, symphonic music, choir, ballet, cinematic imagery and traditional Armenian instruments, the work creates a hybrid artistic language in which cultural memory meets contemporary performance.
Rather than following the conventions of classical opera, AMEN is conceived as a cinematic stage work in which music, image, movement and dramatic structure form a single artistic whole.
The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia
Creators
- Hasmik ChakhmakhchyanWriter & Librettist
- Araksya MusheghyanComposer & Orchestrator
Performers
- Barseg TumanyanBassIn the role of Forefather of the Nation
- Hrachuhi BassenzSopranoIn the role of Foremother of the Nation
- Juliette GalstianMezzo SopranoIn the role of Ancient Goddess
- Hovhannes AyvazyanTenorIn the role of Creator
- Hasmik TorosyanSopranoIn the role of The Faith
- Berj KarazianLyric tenorIn the role of The Prayer
- Rosy Anoush SvazlianSopranoIn the role of The Spring
- David BabayantsBaritoneIn the role of The Narrator
With the participation of
- The National Philharmonic Orchestra of ArmeniaArtistic Director and Conductor Eduard Topchyan
- Hover State Chamber ChoirArtistic Director Sona Hovhannisyan
- Folk EnsembleSoloist Gevorg Dabaghyan
- Narek Dance EnsembleArtistic Director Arman Julhakyan
- The Ensemble of circus school named after G. GinosyanArtistic Director Avetis Ginosyan
- The Vocal Ensemble of Yerevan
M. Maluntsyan School of Arts
From Stage to Screen
AMEN exists in multiple formats:
Live stage production
Cinematic / broadcast version
Music releases on global streaming platforms
This multi-format approach positions the project as a scalable international property suitable for:
Festivals
Television and streaming platforms
Touring productions
Licensing and collaborations
Live stage production
Cinematic / broadcast version
Music releases on global streaming platforms
This multi-format approach positions the project as a scalable international property suitable for:
Festivals
Television and streaming platforms
Touring productions
Licensing and collaborations
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