The Luys Quintet: Luys - Produced by the Naregatsi Art Institute

The Luys Quintet (meaning “Light”) was founded in 2002 and consists of five female voices. The repertoire of the Quintet consists of Armenian medieval spiritual songs, excerpts from the Divine Liturgy, folk songs and songs arranged by Komitas (1869-1935) in line with compositions by contemporary Armenian composers. The Luys has participated in various international festivals: “Musica Insieme” (Como-Italy, 2003); “Internationale Musiktage Dom zu Speier” (Germany, 2004); “Amici della Musica” (Palermo-Italy, 2006); “Musicfest Stuttgard (Germany, 2010); “A Cappella Music Festival (Germany, 2011); “Venezia in Musica Festival (Italy, 2013). The Quintet has also had innumerable recitals around the world including Armenia, Italy, Germany, Austria, England, Switzerland, and Canada. The Luys has released three CDs – “Light to the world” (2003, Germany), “Come to Light” (2004, Germany) and “Luys” (2009, USA).

The third CD got two prizes as the “Best Choir Album 2009” at the Armenian Music Awards – 2009 (USA) and “Best Choir album dedicated to the 140 th anniversary of Komitas” at the National Music Awards –2009, Armenia. “Luys” CD is dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Komitas. The repertoire includesArmenian medieval spiritual songs, pieces from the Divine Liturgy, folk songs, mostly arranged by Komitas.