CivilNet met with renowned duduk player, Jivan Gasparyan Jr. at the Armenian Music Society, where he spoke about the soulful nature of the ancient instrument. Visiting Armenia on the occasion of legendary duduk master Jivan Gasparyan Sr.’s 95-year Jubilee, his grandson talks about the responsibility he felt to carry on a name and an entire musical legacy. In this interview with CivilNet, we explore the emotional depth that it takes to breathe life into the duduk and why this traditional Armenian

The duduk, a traditional Armenian woodwind instrument, has a rich history and cultural significance. Made of apricot wood and featuring a double reed mouthpiece, it produces a haunting and melancholic sound. Moreover, the duduk’s roots can be traced back to the Armenian king Tigran the Great, making it an integral part of Armenian culture for centuries. This instrument has gained modern interest and influence despite its long-standing cultural significance. It has been featured in numerous film

Վահագն Հայրապետյանը և Ջիվան Գասպարյան կրտսերը՝ Մորգենլանդի փառատոնին։ ===== Vahagn Hayrapetyan & Jivan Gasparyan Jr. live at Morgenland Festival․ #anm #anmmrdia #armenia #morgenland #jivangasparyan #vahagnhayrapetyan #piano #duduk | Armenian National Music

Legendary composer Hans Zimmer took a moment to highlight the Armenian duduk at his concert in Los Angeles on October 11, before playing a piece from Gladiator, which prominently features the duduk. Zimmer explained, “It’s about 3,000 years old. It’s Pre-Christian. It’s Armenian.” In Gladiator, the duduk adds emotional depth, especially in tracks like “Duduk of the North,” “The Protector of Rome,” and “Now We Are Free.” Djivan Gasparyan, a renowned Armenian duduk player, collaborated with Zimmer