Sharakan Early Music Ensemble

The Sharakan Early Music Ensemble (Armenian: Շարական անսամբլ) was founded in 1991 with the aim of performing Armenian music from the Middle Ages, beginning with works from the 5th century. The ensemble was established by Grigor Danielian, who adopted the pseudonym Daniel Erazhisht for his musical activities. The name Daniel Erazhisht translates to "Daniel the Musician" and references a notable 11th-century Armenian musician. The ensemble's name is derived from "sharakan