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A Cinematic Opera in Three Acts

AMEN is a cinematic crossover opera in three acts, bringing together symphony orchestra, operatic voices, choir, dance and cinematic visuals. It is not only a story about one nation — it is a reflection on human civilization itself. The opera explores how collective memory carries the experience of creation, belief, destruction and rebirth. Through this journey, the audience witnesses a contemporary epic of memory, loss and renewal.

The Story

Humanity is presented as a single living organism,
carrying within it the memory of past events — both luminous and tragic.

This memory is not only history.
It is a warning, a lesson, and a source of renewal.

Through symbolism, music, and visual imagery, AMEN transforms
the story of the Armenian people into a universal epic about survival and spiritual continuity.

At the center of the narrative are archetypal figures:
The Father — creator, protector, force
The Mother — life, beauty, love

Together they represent the origin and continuity of humanity.

Act 1 - Creation

OVERTURE
The Beginning
SCENE ONE
Lontano, Lontano - Narrator
Danza della vita
Arevi Zavakner - Forefather & Foremother of the Nation
SCENE TWO
Letters of the Ancient Gods - Urartian Goddes
SCENE THREE
Il Canto Della Luce - The Faith
The story begins at the dawn of time.

The story begins at the dawn of time. A land near the mountains of Ararat becomes the cradle of a people who create, love and dream. The Tree of Life emerges as the central symbol — a source of wisdom, strength and continuity.

The act evokes the birth of civilization, harmony with nature, and the emergence of culture and belief. The arrival of Christianity introduces a new dimension: light becomes a spiritual force capable of transforming human existence.
The Beginning
Lontano, Lontano
Tne Narrator
Danza della Vita
Ballet
Arevi Zavakner
Forefather & Foremother of The Nation
Ancient Gods
Foremother of the Nation
Il Canto Della Luce
The Faith

Act 2 - Fall

OVERTURE
Mission
SCENE ONE
Cantano, Volano - The Spring
SCENE TWO
L'Angoscia - Foremother of the Nation
Disaster - The Nation
Dle Yaman - Foremother of the Nation
Requiem
Light spreads across the world — but it is followed by darkness.

War, destruction and tragedy engulf the land. The Tree of Life burns, and the world collapses into silence.

The act confronts catastrophe and loss, the fragility of civilization and the deepest forms of human grief. The Requiem becomes its emotional core — a space where memory and mourning converge.
Mission
Cantano, Volano
The Spring
L'Angoscia
Foremother of The Nation
Disaster
Ballet
Dle Yaman
Foremother of The Nation
Requiem
The Angels

Act 3 - Renewal

SCENE ONE
Ray of Hope - Ballet
La Forza Della Luce - Creator & Prayer
Revival - Ballet
Kochari - Ballet
SCENE TWO
Ritornare - Forfather of The Nation
SCENE THREE
Berd - Ballet
SCENE FOUR
Terra L'Armenia
Out of darkness, a question emerges: Can light be destroyed?

The answer defines the final act. Light is eternal. It lives within human beings. As long as even one person carries it, life continues. The Tree of Life blossoms again. Love returns. Humanity is reborn.
Ray of Hope
Ballet
La Forza Della Luce
Creator & The Prayer
Revival
Ballet
Kochari
Ballet
Ritornare
Forefather of The Nation
Berd
Ballet
Terra L'Armenia
Ultimately, AMEN is a story about the immortality of the human spirit, the resilience of culture and the eternal cycle of life.

It speaks not only about the past, but also about the present and the future of humanity.