The Naghash Ensemble performs “Agahootyan,” a sermon on the perils of greed by the 15th-century poet and priest, Mkrtich Naghash with music by John Hodian. This piece is from the ensemble's second CD “Songs of Exile, Volume II: Credos & Convictions.”
This video shows excerpts of all three CDs of The Naghash Ensemble’s “Songs of Exile” trilogy, recorded in Ghent, Belgium.
The Naghash Ensemble performs excerpts of their first CD “Songs of Exile” live in Frankfurt, Germany.
The Naghash Ensemble performing "Lamentations on the Death of Youth" live at Handelsbeurs Concert Hall in Ghent, Belgium. This song is based on a heartbreakingly beautiful poem from the 15th century on the death of the poet's son who is killed in the battle. The piece part of the ensemble's latest studio recording “Songs of Exile, Volume III: Lamentations & Benedictions.”