PAROS CHAMBER CHOIR TO PERFORM JUNE 29, 2007

YEREVAN, ARMENIA—On June 29, 2007, the Paros Chamber Choir will hold a concert at the Gomidas Chamber Music Hall. The Paros Foundation is organizing and sponsoring the event.

Under the direction of Vachagan Navasardyan, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Paros Chamber Choir, the group will perform a wide variety of songs from composers including: Komitas, M. Yekmalian, A. Ter-Ghevondian, R. Petrosian, J. Gyozalian, T. Altunian, C. Kara-Murza, B. Kanachian, A. Harutyunian, A. Vivaldi,
G. Verdi, D. Bortnyanski and E. Manolov. Following the Concert, a reception will take place offering concert goers an opportunity to meet and greet the performers.

Since 1993, the Paros Chamber Choir has dazzled audiences throughout Armenia, the Middle East and Europe with their repertoire of classic chamber music and ethnic folk music by Armenian, Russian and Western composers. The Paros Chamber Choir has blossomed into a beacon of hope for people with disabilities in Armenia as most members of the Choir are individuals with spinal cord injuries.

The Paros Chamber Choir takes its name from the Armenian word for lighthouse. Indeed the choir is seen as a beacon of hope by fans around the world. The Choir entertains worldwide audiences, participates in international competitions and encourages people with disabilities to live full and active lives.

The Paros Foundation is a California-based foundation. For more information about the Paros Foundation, please visit www.paros-foundation.org.