Naregatsi Art Institute
Producer: John Hodian
Their music has been described as “The sounds of Ancient Armenia re-imagined for the 21st century.” Hailing from Yerevan, Armenia, this world class septet, led by composer/pianist John Hodian, has forged a unique identity over the past 15 years. Blending spirituality with neo-classical, Armenian folk, jazz, and post-minimalism, Hodian scores original music to sacred texts from medieval Armenian mystic poet Kostandin Erznkatsi. It’s often dark and pensive, but vibrant and rhythmically intense as well.
