# The Sharakan: Crown Jewel of the Armenian Liturgy

This sound and slide presentation from the 9th annual Vardanants Day celebration features renowned pianist, composer and teacher Sahan Arzruni. He lectures on the Sharakan, the Armenian hymnal, and performs two recital pieces: Dances (1903-1916) by Komitas and Elegy (1978) by Arno Babadjanian.

- Kind: Talk
- Year: 2001
- By: Library Of Congress. African And Middle Eastern Division
- Archive: [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/2021688079/)
- Licence or status: Rights statement at the Library of Congress (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Library of Congress
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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