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A Study of Armenian Christian Iconography with Father Garabed Kochakian
Dan Yessian sits with Father Garabed Kochakian, Pastor Emeritus of St John Armenian Church in Southfield, Michigan. A deep insight into the convergence of art and faith, Father Kochakian discusses Armenian Christian Iconography; the study and interpretation of sacred...
The Majesty Of Armenia
If you’ve never been to Armenia, this is the closest we could come to buying you a plane ticket. Witness The Majesty Of Armenia through the lens of my composition, with the help of Kimberly Kennedy - Associate Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra - together...
Commemorating 109 Years of the Armenian Genocide with Music
April 24th is the day of remembrance for the Armenian Genocide. We’re observing the day by presenting a solemn rendition of “The Freedom”, the first movement of An Armenian Trilogy as performed by Associate Concertmaster Kimberly Kennedy of the Detroit Symphony...
From Ancestral Lands to Orchestral Stages
In 2017 I boarded a flight headed to Armenia. I had never been there before, and I didn’t know what to expect when I got there. It’s a strange thing…being in the land where my ancestors walked, hearing the language, and seeing the faces of the people. It felt familiar...
Kimberly Kennedy Honors An Armenian Trilogy with ‘The Freedom’
Kimberly Kennedy, the Associate Concertmaster for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) visited Detroit’s Yessian Music to record “The Freedom” in honor of Yessian’s An Armenian Trilogy. Those familiar with Kennedy, who has played since age 5, likely relate to...
Honoring the 1.5 Million in ‘An Armenian Trilogy’
Each year on April 24th we remember 1.5 million souls who perished in the Armenian Genocide. By revisiting historical tragedies, can we learn to break such cycles of violence? I remember my roots and stories shared by my grandparents. An Armenian Trilogy is dedicated...
Thank You for Supporting An Armenian Trilogy
We want to thank all of you for supporting An Armenian Trilogy 2025 will mark a decade to the project; from its inception starting from a casual conversation with the priest at my church, to its early days as a duet for Violin and Piano, to its expansion including a...
Looking Forward to 2024 and a Special Thank You
2024 is here, and we're looking toward the future. We want to thank all of you who have watched An Armenian Trilogy here on YouTube, and we're going to continue making it available for the time being. If you enjoy our content, support our efforts by subscribing to the...
A Sobering Reminder: Armenia and Israel Face New Threats
And now, it’s happening again. Armenia has once again become a target of forced oppression. We experienced a Genocide in 1915 with a million and a half murdered. Now, in 2023 and we find ourselves on the precipice of a repeated threat of violence against the innocent....
Exploring Armenian Excellence and Their Inspiring Journeys
You may have already seen our video titled “Famous Armenians” wherein we share a number of prominent people who’ve made an impact in their respective fields. Arts, sciences, music, theater, medicine, etc. In this second installment we’re taking a deeper dive into...
Beyond the Shadows: The Journey of ‘An Armenian Trilogy’
I would encourage you to spend some time reviewing my take in this documentary titled “An Armenian Trilogy” to understand the plight of a little known country and its people. There are ramifications to the oppression of the innocent, as many of us are currently...
Who Moved Mount Ararat?
According to Genesis 7:15 Noah’s Ark was supposed to have landed on the Mountain of Ararat after the flood waters receded. For thousands of years, the mountain was located within the boundaries of historic Armenia. But, during World War 1 a treaty was signed which...
Making Of “Who Moved Mount Ararat?”
We invite you for a quick look into the making of our story, “Who Moved My Mountain.” Click to watch It’s a playful take on an old Bible story, but set in 2023. Noah awakens to find that the world is not as he remembers. It’s a musical about love, loss, and delicious...
A Sneak Peek of Things to Come…
A sneak peek of things to come…Click HERE for our past comedies. Originally posted by Dan Yessian Read the full post here.We look forward to sharing updates with you in the near future. As always for the latest content, please subscribe to the Dan Yessian Creative...
Jack Kevorkian: Man or Ghoul? | Part 2
In part 2 of our interview with Ruth Holmes we continue exploring the life of “Dr Death.” During the 1990s the media was in a frenzy trying to find Jack in order to break the latest news on his whereabouts. And then, one evening; he appeared on Ruth’s doorstep...
His Case Was Provocative (Jack Kevorkian), But Did You Know
Many of you may recall the name Jack Kevorkian from the 1990s. His name dominated national news cycles, his case was provocative and historical. This man dubbed “Dr Death” was influential in forcing the issue of doctor-assisted suicide with over a hundred who could no...
Personal Letter From Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin
I’ve been out of the country recently on a family vacation. When I got back home I was quite flattered to find a personal letter from Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin. I’ve never met nor spoken to Ms. Slotkin but, nonetheless, I was very surprised to receive what you’ll...
Detroit Public TV Interview with Dan – An Armenian Trilogy
We sincerely thank Detroit Public TV | PBS for the opportunity to share “An Armenian Trilogy” with our Detroit community. Support the project by purchasing the Complete Collection. In this clip, Dan Yessian joins Fred Nahhat of DPTV I PBS for the broadcast premiere of...
Thank You For Watching The Television Debut of An Armenian Trilogy
Thank you to all who tuned into the television debut of An Armenian Trilogy. We’re so grateful to Detroit Public TV | PBS for the opportunity to share the film with our local community. A very special thanks to Fred Nahhat for being a gracious host. If you enjoyed the...
An Armenian Trilogy Receives Its Television Premiere
An Armenian Trilogy receives its television premiere this Sunday; March 12 at 7:30 PM! Tune into Detroit Public TV | PBS (Channel 56) for a viewing of the film alongside interviews of me with host Fred Nahhat. If you prefer to watch on your mobile device, point your...