G.I.Gurdjieff/ Gurdjieff Ensemble at Karahunj

NEWS: On November 24, 2023 the third album of the Gurdjieff Ensemble is released. Zartir-The Gurdjieff Ensemble-Levon Eskenian

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On this video, the pieces performed are from the first album of the ensemble.
Music of G.I.Gurdjieff
Gurdjieff Ensemble filmed at Karahunj prehistoric archeological site in Syunik province, in Armenia.
G.I.Gurdjieff
Arranged by Levon Eskenian

1- Duduki: 00:00
2- No 11: 03:47
3- Kurd Sheperd Melody: 07:21
4- No 40: 10:49
5- Bayaty: 14:11
6- Trinity: 18:01
7- Armenian melody : 20:23

Gurdjieff Ensemble

Levon Eskenian: artistic director
Emmanuel Hovhannisyan: duduk
Norayr Gapoyan: duduk
Avag Margaryan: blul
Armen Ayvazyan: kamancha
Aram Nikoghosyan: oud
Astghik Snetsunts: kanon
Vladimir Papikyan: santur
Davit Avagyan: tar and saz
Mesrop Khalatyan: dap, tmbuk

All of these pieces and many more could be listened to on the Music of Georges I.Gurdjieff album produced by ECM Records,
To hear the complete album and for more information visit our website:

G.I.Gurdjieff
Gurdjieff, born in Armenia in the late 19th century, is considered to be one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the 20th century, created the approach of the Harmonious Development of Man in the course of his journeys throughout the world. His extraordinary musical repertoire was based on the music he heard while traveling in Armenia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, Central Asia, India, and North Africa, where he witnessed a myriad of folk and spiritual music, rituals, and dance traditions. Gurdjieff’s music consists of 300 pieces and fragments for the piano he composed in the 1920s by dictating them orally to his student, the Russian composer, and pianist Thomas de Hartmann. Gurdjieff’s compositions have been studied in the West, largely via the piano transcriptions of Thomas de Hartmann.
Along with The Gurdjieff Ensemble, Levon Eskenian goes beyond the printed notes to look at the musical traditions that Gurdjieff encountered during his travels and the rearrangements were created to preserve their authenticity. With this project and internationally acclaimed album Music of Georges I. Gurdjieff released on ECM Records, the ensemble returns the music of Gurdjieff to its inspirational sources.

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Director / producer: Vahan Stepanyan
Sound director: Leon Navasardyan, Sam Saryan
Cameramen: Hakob Margaryan, Tigran Petrosyan
Drone filming by David Abrahamyan
Stylist: Armen Galyan
Editing director: Arsen Nazaryan

[karengeorge]

A superb interpretation of Gurdjieff/deHartmann music and a fitting dedication for Jan 13th, tribute to Gurdjieff's birthday, a coming into this world, and gratitude to him for bringing great riches to those who seek for meaning.
And gratitude to all involved in this presentation, musicians... to drone, at such an ancient site. The whole is a gift of great beauty. Thanks to fellow searchers who sent this link, after our 13th celebration, so not seen live. From Ottawa, Canada.

[arielsalazar]

Greetings from Lonquimay, Chile, Andes Mountains, South America... Excellent music that leads to contemplation when you close your eyes. Thank and I just read the book "Meeting with Notable Men", author G.I.Gurdjieff.

[astghikkarapetyan]

Շնորհակալությու՜ն ☀️💜

Շնորհակալությու՜ն ☀️💜

Շնորհակալությու՜ն ☀️💜🙏🏻☀️
Խնդրում եմ գրել արդյոք կա՞ նաև պարային խումբ Հայաստանում, որ կատարում է Գյուրջիևյան պարեր։ Հրաշալի է։

[sanramondublin]

Just one word, lovely.
I always feel at home with Armenia and its culture. I grew up in Armenian neighborhood in suburb of East Tehran, some 70 years ago.
Long live Armenia.
.. California.

[karlmeyer]

Sometimes I feel the urge to come back to this masterpiece. I honestly have no idea how many times I've listened to these beautiful melodies. God bless the musicians.Gratitude from Italy

[NEEDSHES]

What can be better than native music? Actually the deepest music that describes the nature and beautiful sides of people and their culture. We've been taught that differences is something uncomfortable and bad, but in fact it's our richness as a species! We can learn from each other and share our cultures respectfully and with love in our hearts it is so natural! Thank you so much for this beautiful performance🙏

[from-Texas]

Blessed be the musician
Blessed be the music
Blessed be the one who hears the music

[kazparzyxzpenualt]

I listen to this and feel I can almost see through time! Thank you. Happy New Year! Anyone listening on the last day and last hours of 2024?

[iasnaia-poliana]

Un grand merci pour ce très beau concert en ce très beau lieu. Vive l'Arménie !

[jimfrazzitta]

This music is a treasure. Thank you to the Gurdjieff Ensemble for your faithful work.

[Bill-xxyh]

BEAUTIFUL JUST BEAUTIFUL. Everything..
Lots of WIND NOISE THERE!
Such a BEAUTIFUL SITE, and a sweet SIGHT for weary Eyes.
I thought this was the Mountains of Ararat but see no mountains. Looks close to the "REAL ARC OF NOAH'S" but not quite. ITS ALL GOOD. Merry Christmas today, Thank you all.
Old Nebraskan man here, but (since 1974) I’m a long time reader of Mr Gurdjieff and The Third Way.

[Carmen-up]

grosartig..wundervoll und tief berührend..besonders das letzte stück. vielen herzlichen dank und liebe neujahresgrüse an alle wesen von mutter erde und vater himmel 🥰

[blatneyev]

Mr. G was very knowledgeable about the ancient dolmens in the Caucasus Mountains and so the ensemble has chosen an excellent location for this video.

[randykalish]

The lady solo with rock behind her: the rock becomes envious, she rocks! The musicians there among the rocks, all rocking. This is beyond precious 🙏

[celsoteixeira]

'Trinity' became another precious jewel with Gurdjieff Ensemble. Loyal. True. Unspoiled.💎💎💎☀

[PacaGrossete]

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🎉 Siempre el calor y calor de las Músicas
🎉 En éstos agraciados lugares de Mundo.🎉 Es un regalo en y para toda la humanidad !!!

❤ GRACIAS ❤

De España

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[bleep]

Thanks Gurdjieff, still watching the light of a candle. Thanks Gurdjieff Ensemble for this wonderful interpretation!

[kucammischablue]

Am rămas fără replică. Doar apreciere și dragoste pentru cei ce au făcut posibilă această capodoperă. Lots of love from România

[IvanOsokin]

In remembrance of our esteemed Teacher, Mr. G.I.Gurdjieef, you have raised the bar for humankind to strive for.

[КишаСаша]

Благодарю за такую красивую музыку души. Каждая нотка прочувствывается каждой клеточкой души ❤
Дает прочувствовать связь с местами, духом народа, с смыслом звучания каждой нотки❤ благодарю за это великолепие для души 🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍💗💗💗💗