In Remembrance: Classical Music by Armenian Composers
HAMMER | 7:30 p.m., Hammer Museum
The UCLA Armenian Music Ensemble brings Armenia’s rich musical history to life with mezzo-soprano Danielle Segen, the VEM String Quartet (Ji Eun Hwang, Aiko Richter, Morgan O’Shaugnessey, Jason Pegis), and special guest and Los Angeles–based composer Artashes Kartalyan. The program features exquisite chamber music by Komitas Vardapet and compositions by Aram Khachaturian, Edward Mirzoian, and Alan Hovhaness. The program is introduced by artistic director, violinist, and UCLA music professor Movses Pogossian.
This event is co-presented by the Hammer Museum at UCLA and the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
Event Date: Tuesday, Apr. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater
Price: Free*
*Free tickets are required and available at the Box Office one hour before the program. One ticket per person; first come, first served.
The Hammer is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village, three blocks east of the 405 freeway’s Wilshire exit.
Parking is available under the museum.
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