JULY 22, 2025
Karen Demirtchyan Sports and Concert Complex
Yerevan, Armenia
Conductor: Mr. Harutyun Arzumanyan
“Symphonic Folk” is a groundbreaking live concert by music producer Serouj Baghdassarian, blending powerful orchestral arrangements with rich Armenian folk melodies and modern cinematic and electronic sounds. Featuring the Armenia State Symphony Orchestra, traditional instrumentalists, and captivating soloists, this one-of-a-kind performance brings heritage and innovation together on stage. Experience Armenian music like never before — bold, emotional, and symphonic.
Serouj Baghdassarian, also known as C-rouge, is a Lebanese-Armenian music producer renowned for his distinctive fusion of traditional Armenian instruments and melodies with electronic music and epic orchestral arrangements, creating a seamless blend of both styles.
The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra is the national symphony orchestra of Armenia, founded by Armenian conductor Sergey Smbatyan in 2005 as the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia. It became the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra in 2018. ArmSymphony is well known for its live concerts that attract younger audiences with modern-style music and arrangements.
official partner
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Hamazkayin Youth Forum. As part of the celebrations, Hamazkayin is partnering in support of the Symphonic Folk concert, presented by Serouj Baghdassarian in memory of Edwin Isagholian. The forum brings together young Armenians from Armenia and the diaspora to connect, learn, and explore their heritage through cultural workshops, discussions on identity, and guided tours across the country—all in a friendly and supportive setting.
Program
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Yeraz (Երազ)
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Daredevils of Sassoun (Յարխուշտա)
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Freedom Fighters (Հայ Ֆետայիներ)
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Vengeance (Թող հնչէ շեփոր)
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Children of Goght (Գողթան մանկտիք)
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Nemesis (Առաքել, Մուշեղ)
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Invincible Nation (Լեբլեբիջիների խմբերգը)
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Heroes of Musa Dagh (Չալմը Դանկը)
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Dle Yaman (Դլե Յաման)
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Oror Im Palas (Օրօր Իմ Բալաս)
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Shalakho (Շալախո)
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Mother of Light (Ուր ես, Մայր իմ)
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Nightingale's Lullaby (Արի', իմ սոխակ)
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Kingdom of Cilicia (կիլիկիա)
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Musa Ler Dabki (Մուսալեռան «Դաբկի»)
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Kochari (Քոչարի)
Arranged by Serouj Baghdassarian | Orchestrated by Martin Ulikhanyan
SPONSORS
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MEDIA PARTNERS
FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS
Special thanks to our friends and supporters whose contributions—big or small—helped make this event possible.
- Bared Maronian
- Khatchig Agobian
- Vartkes Arzoumanian
From the ancient echoes of the Daredevils of Sassoun to the defiant cry of Freedom Fighters, our story begins. Through the solemn vow of Vengeance and the innocence of the Children of Goght, we march with Nemesis in our hearts toward an Invincible Nation. We remember the Heroes of Musa Dagh, whisper the sorrow of Dle Yaman, and cradle hope in Oror Im Palas. The pulse of Shalakho drives us forward, as the Mother of Light watches over us. With the gentle call of the Nightingale’s Lullaby, we dream of the Kingdom of Cilicia, carried by the winds of Yeraz. And when the drums rise in Musa Ler Dabki and the earth trembles with Kochari, we know—we are home.