Beirut Chants - AYC & GARGATCH CHILDREN CHOIR

Every December, the historical churches of Beirut become a place to enjoy the concerts of Beirut Chants, the festival of classic, sacred and ethnic music. Beirut Chants acts as a platform for local and international performers and orchestras, and spreads a message of peace, hope and tolerance among people from different backgrounds.

Day 17 program: 

“AYC” ARMENIAN YOUTH CHOIR OF HAMAZKAYIN & GARGATCH CHILDREN CHOIR.

Piano: Liana Harutyunyan
Soprano: Shoghig Torossian
Flute: Laury Bilalian
1 – Lord’s pray / Magar Yegmalian
2 – Song of Magnification / Komitas
3 – O Amazing / Grogoris Bahlavouni- Komitas (Armenian ancient hymn dedicated to the holy baptism of Jesus Christ)
4 – Today the voice of Lord / Hovhannes Yerzengatsi – Komitas (Armenian ancient hymn dedicated to the holy baptism of Jesus Christ)
5- Hallel / Arr.: Dr. Edward Torikian (Syriac Maronite Liturgy)
6- Talj Talj / Rahbani Brothers / Arr.: Dr. Edward Torikian
7- Silent Night / F. Gruber / Arr.: Buryl Red
8- Ave Maria / G. Caccini
9- Panis Angelicus / Franc Cezar
10- Rejoice! (A Festive Carol Celebration) / Arr.: Douglas E. Wagner
11- A French Carol Suite / Arr.: Andy Beck
12-Gingle Bells / Lyrics & Music: James Pierpont / Arr.: Jack Gold & Marty Paich
13-Various Themes on “Fa la la” / Arr.: Chuck Bridwell
14-We wish you a Merry Christmas / Traditional English Carol / Arr.: Bernard Dewegtere
15-Great and Wonderful Mystery / Armenian ancient hymn , 5th c.
16-Today is the Feast of Holly Nativity / Armenian ancient Christmas carol / Arr: Arch. Zareh Aznavourian
17-Christ is Born / Lyrics: Ancient Traditional / Music: Khoren Meykhanedjian
18 – Cilicia / Kapriel Yeranian / Arr.: Boghos Jelalian