Paros Chamber Choir

Naregatsi Art Institute has been collaborating with the “Paros” Chamber Choir and the Unison NGO since 2005 guided by its long established mission to incorporate people with disabilities into the Armenian artistic context; to create a space and equal opportunities for their free expression and artistic potential; and to expose their talent and artistic capacities to the wider public.

The “Paros” Chamber Choir is the only choir in the world, where most of the Choir’s members are wheelchair users.

Being the only art institution in Yerevan with wheelchair accessibility and with necessary conditions for free movement of people with disabilities (lifts, ramps, toilets), has developed a special strategy and series of programs related to disability issues.

The choir as a result of cooperation with Naregatsi Art Institute has participated in various projects and events organized by the Institute, such as the April 24th annual Commemoration events.

It is noteworthy to mention the participation of the Choir in the following great events:

a.“Embracing the Disabled” solidarity event organized on April 20, 2012, comprised of a concert and an exhibition.

b. Concert dedicated to the memory of Daniel Pearl (the Wall Street Journal reporter) in the framework of the 8th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days organized by Naregatsi Art Institute on October 26, 2009 in the scope of the US Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.

2016 Commemorating through the spirit of art
2015 Commemorating through the spirit of art
2014 Commemorating through the spirit of art
2010 Commemorating through the spirit of art
2008 Commemorating through the spirit of art