Komitas Vardapet

Komitas Vardapet was an influential Armenian priest, musicologist, and composer who lived from 1869 to 1935. He is renowned for collecting, studying, and preserving Armenia’s ancient sacred and folk music, helping to revive Armenian musical traditions. His work unified diverse regional melodies into a national musical identity and laid the foundation for Armenian classical and folk music. Komitas's profound influence extended beyond music, as he also promoted cultural identity and resilience through his artistic legacy, making him a central figure in Armenian cultural history.