From July 22 to August 3, Yerevan is hosting the “Notations” music laboratory, bringing together over 30 artists from Armenia and nine other countries to explore, reinterpret, and transform Armenian classical music.
Organized by hosq, the laboratory invites participants to work with archival compositions, experimenting at the intersection of sound, visual arts, and technology. The initiative aims to expand the boundaries of traditional structures and foster new forms of artistic expression.
Throughout the program, artists will immerse themselves in the rich heritage of Armenian music, using contemporary sound techniques and cutting-edge multimedia tools. The goal is to create works that open up new perspectives in both music and interdisciplinary arts.
The culmination of “Notations” will be a two-day showcase event presenting the outcomes of this intensive creative process. The exhibition will feature live performances, immersive installations, and multimedia works, offering the public a rare opportunity to experience the experimental pieces developed during the laboratory.
Importantly, “Notations” is not a one-time initiative. It is designed as a launchpad for ongoing artistic projects that will continue to evolve beyond Yerevan, reaching international festivals, exhibitions, and digital platforms, and ensuring a lasting impact on a global scale.
“With ‘Notations,’ we aim to create a space where Armenian musical heritage becomes a living, evolving language. It’s about bringing together artists from different disciplines and generations to spark new ideas, challenge traditional boundaries, and envision the future of music and art in dialogue with the past,” said Andriesh Gandrabur, head of the laboratory and educational director of hosq.
The laboratory brings together a unique team of artists and musicians, including Aram Hovhannisyan, Vice-Rector of the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory, acclaimed pianist and educator; Shahen Khandkaryan, music producer, composer, and sound designer; and Tigran Suchyan (Toti), conductor, jazz musician, and head of the Artsakh State Jazz Orchestra.
