Armenian Choral Music

Armenian music, both religious and secular, has a distinct tradition that can be traced back to the third century BC. In Armenian Choral Music, The Armenian National Choral Society of Boston sings a mixture of contemporary compositions and choral settings of traditional Armenian hymns and songs. Though all the lyrics are in Armenian, speakers of any language can appreciate the power of the rich harmonies in the music. The liner notes contain the lyrics for all 18 pieces in the original Armenian (both in Armenian script and in English transliteration) and translated into English. A brief history of each song is provided by the choir’s director, Siranoush Der-Manuelian.

Track Listing

101	Der Getzo Thoo zhais	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	01:46
102	Keler Tsoler	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	02:36
103	Oureni	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	02:19
104	Gali Yerk	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	05:24
105	Hayr Mer	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	01:58
106	Kh'ntrtrestzook Havadov	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	01:52
107	Miayn Soorb, Miayn Der	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	02:00
108	Hishestzook i Cisheri	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	02:53
201	Yar Djan Ari	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	01:41
202	Hinc Edz Oonem	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	01:42
203	Thoon Es Im S'rdi Sere	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	03:00
204	Naro Djan / Doon Em Shineh	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	03:21
205	Zinch oo Zinch	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	02:13
206	Mer Takvorn er Khach	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	02:16
207	Dzirani Dzar	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	02:51
208	Caroon A	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	01:57
209	Loosnagn Anoosh	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	01:23
210	Soorb zAsdvadzadzn'n / Ov Zarmanali	Armenian National Choral Society of Boston, Siranoush Der-Manuelian	03:56