Unveiling of Komitas Vartabed Statue at the ACEC

Watertown, MA (October 23, 2024).- The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) will be unveiling the statue of renowned Armenian musician, teacher and choirmaster Komitas Vartabed on Saturday, November 9th, at 1pm.

It is note mentioning that this year marks the 155th birthday of Komitas, who was an Armenian priest, composer, choirmaster, singer, music ethnologist, music teacher and musicologist, known as the founder of modern Armenian classical music and the Armenian national school of music. Komitas spent his life gathering folk songs in the Armenian Highlands and was named the father of Armenian Folk Music.  Persecuted in 1915, Komitas survived the Armenian Genocide physically, but was driven into emotional trauma by it. Thousands of our Armenian folk songs survived the Armenian Genocide thanks to Komitas. 

The event is free and open to the public. Donations accepted.

Location: ACEC, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, MA

KOMITAS STATUE UNVEILING AT THE ACEC, Watertown, MA (October 23, 2024).- The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) will be unveiling the statue of renowned Armenian musician, teacher and choirmaster Komitas Vartabed on Saturday, November 9th, at 1pm. Reception to follow. It is worth mentioning that this year marks the 155th birthday of Komitas, who was an Armenian priest, composer, choirmaster, singer, music ethnologist, music teacher and musicologist, known as the founder of modern Armenian classical music and the Armenian national school of music. Komitas spent his life gathering folk songs in the Armenian Highlands and was named the father of Armenian Folk Music. Persecuted in 1915, Komitas survived the Armenian Genocide physically, but was driven into emotional trauma by it. Thanks to him, thousands of our Armenian folk songs survived the Armenian Genocide. We invite all community members to join us at this unique cultural event.

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