On September 6, 2024, the Tekeyan Cultural Association’s Metro Los Angeles chapter held an evening honoring composer, conductor, and educator Hampartzoum Berberian. The Armenian Society of Los Angeles hosted the event in Glendale.
Two songs in the record
The California Courier reported that Anahit Nersisyan performed with pianist Ripsime Rshtouni. The account names “Anor,” with a text by Tlgadintzi, and “G’Antsreveh Dughas,” with a text by Vahan Tekeyan, among the songs she sang.
Other participating musicians included violinist Angela Amirian and tenor Berj Karazian. The celebration also marked the 55th anniversary of the Tekeyan Cultural Association’s establishment in the United States.
Preserving the partnership
The report is valuable because it records repertoire and accompaniment together. A song title alone points to a composition; the names of the singer and pianist identify a particular musical partnership. Keeping both in the archive helps future listeners connect a program to the people who brought it to the stage.
For readers meeting Berberian’s name for the first time, the two documented songs provide a focused place to begin further exploration. They also extend the picture of Nersisyan’s Armenian repertoire beyond a single composer.
More from the artist
Browse the recordings and available performance videos to continue listening. The source below is the contemporary report of the 2024 tribute; this article presents it as part of the concert archive.