Armenian Crossover Opera

AMEN

AMEN is a large-scale cinematic crossover opera that fuses monumental vocal expression with symphonic power, creating an immersive artistic experience beyond traditional opera.

Opera Amen

At the intersection of music, film and stage, AMEN unfolds as a visually driven musical narrative — a work designed for concert halls, broadcast platforms and international audiences.

Blending opera, symphonic music, choir, ballet, cinematic visuals and traditional Armenian instruments, the production creates a unique hybrid form where ancient cultural memory meets contemporary artistic language.

This is not a classical opera in its conventional sense — it is a cinematic musical universe built for global perception.

The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia

Creators

Hasmik Chakhmakhchyan

Writer & Librettist
Araksya Musheghyan

Composer & Orchestrator

Performers

Barseg Tumanyan

Bass

In the role of Forefather of the Nation
Hrachuhi Bassenz

Soprano

In the role of Foremother of the Nation
Juliette Galstian

Mezzo Soprano

In the role of Ancient Goddess
Hovhannes Ayvazyan

Tenor

In the role of Creator
Hasmik Torosyan

Soprano

In the role of The Faith
Berj Karazian

Lyric tenor

In the role of The Prayer
Rosy Anoush Svazlian

Soprano

In the role of The Spring
David Babayants

Baritone

In the role of The Narrator

With participation of

The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia

Artistic Director and Conductor Eduard Topchyan
Hover State Chamber Choir

Artistic Director Sona Hovhannisyan
Folk Ensemble

Soloist Gevorg Dabaghyan
Narek Dance Ensemble

Artistic Director Arman Julhakyan
The Ensemble of circus school named after G. Ginosyan

Artistic Director Avetis Ginosyan
The Vocal Ensemble of Yerevan
M. Maluntsyan School of Arts

From Stage to Screen

AMEN exists in multiple formats:
Live stage production
Cinematic / broadcast version
Music releases on global streaming platforms

This multi-format approach positions the project as a scalable international property suitable for:
Festivals
Television and streaming platforms
Touring productions
Licensing and collaborations

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