Worcester Genocide Centennial Concert to Be Held Oct. 25

WORCESTER, Mass.—On Sun., Oct. 25, a special Armenian Genocide 100th Anniversary Memorial Concert will be held in Worcester. The event is co-sponsored by the Master Singers of Worcester and the Armenian Church of Our Saviour.

Participating performing groups include the Master Singers of Worcester and the Armenian Community Singers of Greater Worcester. The program will feature selections in Armenian, plus two exceptional items: the world premiere of “A New Armenia” by Stephan Barnicle, a commissioned work in English set to the famous text by William Saroyan, and the local premiere of “Requiem for the Living” in Latin by Dan Forrest.

In addition, a Children’s Chorus of members from the Armenian community, the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, and Saint Mary’s Catholic Church of Shrewsbury will present songs in Armenian, and the Armenian Community Children’s Dance Group will perform two traditional Armenian dances.

The event begins at 4 p.m., in Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. in Worcester, Mass. A reception will follow in Washburn Hall. Advance Ticket prices are $25; for seniors, students, Woo Card Holders, $20. Please make your check payable to the Armenian Church of Our Saviour and mail to Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. For more information, call (508) 756-2931.