ARCHES: Armenian presence

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An encounter between voice, architecture, and a millennia-old culture.

Les Rugissants invite you to discover the richness of Armenian choral singing within the unique acoustics of Montreal’s Armenian community churches.
Through a program blending tradition and choral repertoire, the voices engage in a dialogue with the architecture and history of these spaces.

The third major ARCHES series by Les Rugissants focusing on a significant cultural community in Montreal, ARCHES: Armenian Presence takes us on a journey through the history, music, and architecture of this community.

Between sacred, classical, and traditional works, the voices of Les Rugissants reveal the beauty and depth of a rare and radiant repertoire!

Step into these memory-filled spaces and let yourself be carried by the resonance of the voices. Through these concerts, we invite you to discover a vibrant culture, to feel its living presence at the heart of Montreal, and to share a moment of listening and light.

The ARCHES: Armenian Presence series is presented by Les Rugissants in partnership with Héritage Montréal.

Partners

Les Rugissants

Rates

ARCHES – Armenian Presence (April 26, May 1, May 2, and May 9, 2026)

Pay-what-you-can, suggested contribution

$20

Priority access, reserved seating and exclusive areas, suggested minimum contribution

$35

VOICES OF ARMENIA – Chapelle musicale du Bon-Pasteur, Canadian Centre for Architecture (April 19, 2026)

General admission

Event 1 Ended

ARCHES: ARMENIAN PRESENCE – Notre-Dame-de-Nareg Church

April 26, 2026, 4 p.m.

Event 2 Ended

ARCHES: ARMENIAN PRESENCE – St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Cathedral

May 1, 2026, 7 p.m.

Event 3 Ended

ARCHES: ARMENIAN PRESENCE – First Armenian Evangelical Church

May 2, 2026, 7 p.m.

Event 4 Ended

ARCHES: ARMENIAN PRESENCE – Sourp Hagop Armenian Church

May 9, 2026, 7 p.m.

Event 5 Ended

VOICES OF ARMENIA – Chapelle musicale du Bon-Pasteur, Canadian Centre for Architecture

April 19, 2026, 3 p.m.