Tigran Hamasyan

Artists Involved

Tigran Hamasyan Piano/Vocals/Synths

Yessai Karapetian Electronics/Synth

Marc Karapetian Electric Bass/Vocals

Matt Garstka Drums

Tigran Hamasyan's Journey

Tigran is one of the most remarkable jazz pianists and composers of his generation. He combines improvisation with the rich traditional music of his native Armenia. Last year, Hamasyan composed his greatest work, inspired by a traditional Armenian tale of the same name: The Bird of a Thousand Voices, Hazaran Blbul in Armenian. He is rediscovering this story in a transmedia project, consisting of an innovative live-staged play, two ambitious cinematic fiction music videos, a documentary music video, and an online game directed by Ruben Van Leer.

The Story of Hazaran Blbul

The original story of Hazaran Blbul has been orally transmitted over the centuries and cultures. The folk tale requires a multi-layered, transdisciplinary approach to provide an artistic context for this fascinating story. The mystical bird of a thousand voices is a beautiful metaphor of our times: a world in search of connection and harmony, faced with ecological, psychological, and spiritual crises. Any form of recognition and new means of transmitting this beautiful music of the ancient traditions of the Caucasus is therefore important and sets the tone for world curiosity and diversity. The Bird Of A Thousand Voices is part of this context.

Concert Performance

This concert version performance will feature Hamasyan's musical compositions. Only the fully realized staged version of the project will be presented in Belgium and Germany this year.

Interactive Online Game

Play the online game inspired by The Bird of a Thousand Voices. Venture into the magical world of the mythical bird and experience Hamasyan's unique music in an interactive online game experience. Play Now.

Videos

• Areg and Manushak Documentary Music Video
• The Quest Begins

Event Details

This event is 17 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 17 years of age will not be admitted to this event and will not be eligible for a refund. Ticket fee includes 1% City Amusement Tax.