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Vem records Armenian sacred music (sharakans) at Vem Recordings Studio, with the purpose of creating a comprehensive compilation of Armenian spiritual music. The recordings are done with the best choirs and soloists. In 2005, Vem released “The Way” album of Armenian sharakans, performed by the acclaimed Hover Chamber Choir of Armenia, and “De Profundis”, with soloists Anahit Papayan, Lusine Ghazarian and the Hover Chamber Choir. In 2007, Vem Recordings published the album of the renowned Komitas State Quartet, including masterpieces by the leading contemporary Armenian composers.

Vem has recorded a high quality CD of Armenian sharakans performed by the legendary Hilliard Ensemble in Saghmosavank, an historic Armenian 12th Century Monastery. Vem was instrumental in bringing this world renowned ensemble of the UK to Armenia in 2003.

The Way

In 2005, Vem Recordings released its premier CD, “The Way”. Traditional arrangements of Armenian spiritual chants by the venerated composer and ethnomusicologist Komitas Vardapet (1869–1935) are displayed in the Hover Chamber Choir’s superb and unique interpretation. The album also includes two modern arrangements by composer Vaché Sharafyan.

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The Way
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Track Listing

01 The Feast Of The Nativity