Georgy Minasov and the Dudukner Ensemble perform “Machkal“ at Zvartnots, Armenia

For more information about Georgy Minasov and the Dudukner Ensemble, visit Filmed at the Zvartnots Cathedral thanks to the support from the Armenian Ministry of Culture. Georgy Minasov once again returns to Zvartnots with the Dudukner Ensemble to perform ’Machkal’, an old Armenian folk song. Zvartnots was built at a time when much of Armenia was under Byzantine control or influence and during the early invasions of Armenia by the Muslim Arabs. Construction of the cathedral be