ABOUT THE CADENCE ENSEMBLE

 

 

The Cadence Ensemble was formed in February 2004 by five outstanding Armenian instrumentalists initially to perform the works by Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992). 
The Ensemble’s premiere concert took place in April 2004, followed by several others that attracted the attention of fans and promoters. The Cadence Ensemble at once became one of the leading and most popular music groups of Armenia. Soon the ensemble expanded its repertoire to include masterpieces of classical and contemporary European, American, Russian and Armenian composers – while maintaining an affinity for Piazzolla. Arrangements of many famous works, including classical, world music and pop are now included in the ensemble’s musical menu. Also included are composed pieces dedicated to the ensemble and its members.

Cadence has enjoyed international exposure through live broadcast of its concerts, and the production of several CDs and DVDs. As a result the Cadence Ensemble is invited to perform in Russia, as well as European, Asian, Gulf and Middle East countries.

The first international tour of the ensemble took place in April 2005: Cadence performed in the Teatro Colon and Teatro Cervantes, Buenos Aires (Argentina). 
In July 2005 the ensemble and its soloists gave concerts and master-classes within the frames of the Pazaislis Festival in Kaunas and Vilnius (Lithuania).
In December 2005 the ensemble participated in international music festivals in Tehran (Iran) and Tbilisi (Georgia). In May 2006 Cadence gave concerts in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai (UAE), and in September 2006 - in the Cairo and Alexandria Opera Houses (Egypt). In 2007 the ensemble gave concerts in Beirut, Byblos (Lebanon), Paris (France), London (UK), Brussels (Belgium), Shenyang and Beijing (China). In 2008 the ensemble performed concerts in Montreal (Canada), Nicosia (Cyprus) and Beirut (Lebanon).

In October 2007 the ensemble recorded two CDs at the Abbey Road Studios of the EMI in London. The recording was done by the Richmond Studios (UK). Both CDs produced by  Signum Classics (UK) in 2008 have had wide international distribution. 

The CD “Expressia: Armenian Metamorphoses” received the Luxemburg “Pizzicato” Music Magazine’s Supersonic Award in November 2008.
In May-June 2009 the ensemble gave two performances at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium (Los Angeles, USA) and London (UK). In October 2009 it gave a concert at the Parnassus Hall in Athens and took part in the Dimitria Festival, Thessaloniki (Greece). 

In October 2010 thanks to efforts of Cadence Music Centre and Ministry of Culture of Armenia was established Yerevan International Tango Festival launched with the concert of Cadence Ensemble and outstanding French composer and accordionist Richard Galliano. 

 

In 2010 Cadence gave a concert in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and closed the “Armenia: Up-Close” Cultural Year in Slovenia with concert at the Ljubljana Philharmonic Hall.
In April 2011 within the frames of Yerevan International Tango Festival the ensemble gave performance with world famous Argentine-Swiss bandoneonist and composer Marcelo Nisinmann. 
In 2011 the ensemble participated in the “Days of Armenian Culture in Ukraine” with two performances at the Kiev and Odessa Opera Houses. In March 2012 Cadence Ensemble gave a gala-concert at the Strovolos Theatre of Nicosia (Cyprus).

In April 2013 the Cadence Ensemble within frames of Yerevan International Tango Festival has performed two concerts in Gyumri and Yerevan with prominent Argentine bandoneonist and composer Walter Rios and singer Mariel Dupetit. Since April 2013 the Argentine-Armenian Tango Project (ARGARM Project) has started its existence.
On 28th November 2013 the Cadence Ensemble gave an outstanding performance at the Mariinsky Concert Hall in St. Petersburg with world-wide TV and radio broadcasting by www.mariinsky.tv and www.mariinsky.fm 

In 2014 the Cadence has participated in celebration of the 300th Anniversary of Sayat Nova in Tbilisi (Georgia) and Cultural Days of Armenia in Israel. On 19th July 2014 within frames of “Stars of the White Nights” Festival the ensemble gave concert at the Mariinsky Theatre.

In February 2015 the Cadence Ensemble, Walter Rios, Mariel Dupetit and Pablo Aslan gave a performance at Alex Theatre, Los Angeles, USA. Within frames of the “100 Lives” Project with composer and poet Marine Ales the Cadence in October-November 2015 gave performances at the Mardjanishvili Theatre in Tbilisi, Georgia, and the Hermitage Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. In October 2016 the ensemble gave a concert in Bangkok, Thailand, at the event dedicated to the Independence Day of Armenia. In August 2017 the Cadence Ensemble participated in the Buenos Aires International Tango Festival, in October the ensemble gave a concert in Istanbul, Turkey, dedicated to the 26th Anniversary of Independent Armenia.

In September-October 2018 the Cadence has performed six concerts in Prague (Czech Republic), Stockholm (Sweden), Vilnius (Lithuania), Dnipro and Zaporozhye (Ukraine).
In April-May 2019 the Cadence Ensemble during its USA tour gave six concerts in Fresno, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Washington.

In March 2022 the Cadence Ensemble in collaboration with Cairo National Ballet Company and know duduk player Arshak Sahakyan gave a performance in Cairo Opera House dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of the Armenian-Egyptian Diplomatic Relations.

In March-June 2022 the Cadence Ensemble gave four unforgettable concerts with participation of renowned Argentine bandoneonist and composer Walter Rios with singer Mariel Dupetit, Orchestra of Yerevan State Opera and State Symphony Orchestra of Syria in capitals of Armenia and Syria.

 

CADENCE MUSICIANS:
Jaghatspanyan Hakob Guitar
Khachumyan Varazdat Violin        
Yeganyan Meruzhan Accordion    
Mikayelyan Sofi  Piano
Amiryan Gurgen Contrabass

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadence_Ensemble in English

https://hy.wikipedia.org/wiki/Կադանս_անսամբլ in Armenian