Book Presentation Honors Armenian Musician

A commemorative event marking the publication of Hambardzum K. Djabourian: Our Contemporary, a Great Musician and Devoted Patriot was held on October 22, 2026 at St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Church in Glendale.

Representing His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, the Rev. Fr. Nzhdeh Keshishian attended the event and read the Archbishop’s message of greetings and appreciation addressed to the author, benefactor, and attendees.

In his message, Archbishop Derderian commended Chapourian’s invaluable contributions to preserving and promoting Armenian music, noting that the soul-stirring melodies of his duduk expressed the profound emotions and longing of the Armenian people while introducing audiences worldwide to the distinctive beauty of Armenian musical heritage.

The program featured remarks by the book’s author and editor, reflections from attendees, and musical performances, concluding with a traditional wine blessing.

Hampartsoum Djabourian was a renowned Canadian-Armenian clarinetist and duduk master.

Originally trained in clarinet at the Lebanese National Conservatory of Music, Djabourian immigrated to Canada during the Lebanese civil war. He became an internationally recognized musician, widely praised for his masterful duduk performances of traditional Armenian musical jewels. Hapartsoum Djabourian entered his eternal rest on March 13, 2022.