The Friends of Armenian Culture Society

05/26/2026

05/06/2026

A tradition since 1952.

Take your seat.

https://www.facsboston.org

05/01/2026

🇺🇸 250 years of America
🎼 125 years of Symphony Hall
🎻 74 years of Armenian Night at the Pops

One night. Three milestones. A century of Armenian-American legacy on Boston’s most iconic stage.

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th and Symphony Hall’s 125th anniversaries with Sofya Vardanyan, Keith Lockhart & the Boston Pops, and Pink Martini.

Alan Hovhaness, a Boston-born composer of Armenian and Scottish descent, created over 500 works throughout his remarkable career. Violinist Sofya Vardanyan will perform his “Ode to Freedom” and selected works with the Boston Pops orchestra.

May 23 · 7:30 PM · Symphony Hall
🎟 FACSBoston.org

04/15/2026

Join Us on SATURDAY, May 23, 2026 at 7:30 pm
for the 74th Annual ARMENIAN NIGHT AT THE POPS

featuring
Sofya Vardanyan, violin

as soloist with the
Boston Pops Orchestra
SYMPHONY HALL, BOSTON

Please join us in welcoming the renowned Yerevan-born violinist, Sofya Vardanyan, who will perform with the Boston Pops Orchestra under the baton of conductor Keith Lockhart. In a BSO season dedicated to “E Pluribus Unum: From Many, One,” and in tribute to both our Armenian heritage and America’s 250th anniversary, Vardanyan will perform Ode to Freedom, composed by the Somerville-born, illustrious composer Alan Hovhaness, and other selected works. The genre-blending, cross-over ensemble Pink Martini also returns to Symphony Hall that evening. Known for their diverse genres and multi-lingual songs, the performances will transport listeners around the world. Finally, we are particularly pleased to note that this season also celebrates the 125th anniversary of Symphony Hall and the 74th year of Armenian Night at the Pops.

Tickets at FACSBoston.org

- Friends of Armenian Culture Society