“Huyser” meaning hope, lies at the core of the ensemble’s mission to keep Armenian language and music alive by advancing the Armenian cultural footprint, and engaging the American-Armenian youth.
Admired and much respected by Armenian communities for over a decade now, the ensemble is known for its modernization of traditional and folk music, as well as the introduction of newer arrangements of many well-known pieces.
Committed to creating something new while preserving the old, Huyser is led by Artistic Director & composer Harout Barsoumian and Musical Director Karine Barsoumian, joined by its lead singer Maria Barsoumian, guitarist Ara Yegoryan, and violinists Shant Tanielian & Diana Vasilyan.
The ensemble has performed to sold-out audiences at different settings, from church auditoriums to renowned concert venues like the Tony Bennett Concert Hall, to Times Square, NYC, and continues to expand its performances nationwide.
Admired and much respected by Armenian communities for over a decade now, the ensemble is known for its modernization of traditional and folk music, as well as the introduction of newer arrangements of many well-known pieces.
Committed to creating something new while preserving the old, Huyser is led by Artistic Director & composer Harout Barsoumian and Musical Director Karine Barsoumian, joined by its lead singer Maria Barsoumian, guitarist Ara Yegoryan, and violinists Shant Tanielian & Diana Vasilyan.
The ensemble has performed to sold-out audiences at different settings, from church auditoriums to renowned concert venues like the Tony Bennett Concert Hall, to Times Square, NYC, and continues to expand its performances nationwide.
