The stories beyond the stage. Explore press coverage, artist conversations, and videos from our 2025 premiere and 2026 Heroes & Saints production at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
PEOPLE OF AR / PRESS & MEDIA
Echoes of Our Ancestors
Highlights / Videos / 2026 / 2025
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Echoes in the media
Los Angeles magazine
Heroes & Saints returns to the Greek Theatre
September 2, 2026 · Show preview
A look at the second production’s international cast and the Armenian stories that connect its music, theatre, and visual world.
FOX 11 Los Angeles
As seen on Good Day LA+
Television coverage · 2025 & 2026
Watch conversations and previews from both productions, including the premiere interview with Arman Nshanian and Sebu Simonian.
WATCH & LISTEN
Videos & conversations
Television segments, artist interviews, and the official show trailer. Choose a FOX segment below or watch the embedded conversations.
FOX 11 Los Angeles · Good Day LA+
Previewing the 2025 premiere
September 4, 2025 · Television interview · 8:15
Arman Nshanian and Sebu Simonian join Good Day LA+ to introduce the premiere and discuss the community behind it.
FOX 11 Los Angeles · Good Day LA+
Heroes & Saints on Good Day LA+
2026 production · Television segment · 3:15
A preview of the second production, shared by FOX 11 anchor Araksya Karapetyan on her verified Facebook page.
CivilNet · 2025 interview
The inspiration behind Echoes
Arman Nshanian on the story and creative ambition behind the first production.
CivilNet · 2025 artist interview
Sebu Simonian on Komitas
A conversation about Komitas, musical influence, and bringing Armenian music to new audiences.
USC Institute of Armenian Studies · Video podcast
Echoes, Dialects, Selves
Arman Nshanian joins Language Therapy with Dr. K to discuss language, identity, performance, and Echoes.
People of Ar · Official 2026 trailer
Heroes & Saints: the official trailer
A first look at the second production, shared by People of Ar.
THE SECOND CHAPTER · SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
Heroes & Saints: 2026 coverage
Show recaps, previews, and announcements from the return to the Greek Theatre.
The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
For second year, Echoes thrills with a packed lineup
September 17, 2026 · Performance recap
A photo-rich recap of the second production, following its journey through Armenian history and spotlighting the performers, orchestra, dancers, choirs, and audience response.
Metal Addicts
Serj Tankian and a celebration of heritage
September 5, 2026 · Show recap & photo gallery
A recap of the second production, highlighting its artists, orchestral performances, stage visuals, and Armenian cultural storytelling.
The Armenian Report
More Than 5,000 people Celebrate Armenian Culture at the Greek Theatre
September 3, 2026 · Show Review
Over 5,000 people attended “Echoes of Our Ancestors 2” at the Greek Theatre on September 3, a large-scale musical and visual production celebrating centuries of Armenian history, faith, and culture.
LAist
An LAist pick for the week
September 2, 2026 · Arts & events roundup
Laura Hertzfeld includes Heroes & Saints in LAist’s guide to things to do across Los Angeles and Southern California.
The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
Armenian history takes center stage
September 1, 2026 · Show preview
Coverage of People of Ar’s new chapter, bringing celebrated performers and an orchestral sound to a sweeping historical production.
Zartonk Media
The artists and stories of Heroes & Saints
July 31, 2026 · Production announcement
Zartonk introduces the second production’s cast, creative team, and focus on the figures who shaped Armenian history.
PressMedia.am
A new program. A new chapter.
June 16, 2026 · Interview coverage · Armenian
Arman Nshanian discusses the return of Echoes in a Tert.am Life interview republished by PressMedia, introducing the Heroes & Saints program.
THE FIRST CHAPTER · SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
The premiere: 2025 coverage
Features, interviews, and reflections on the first Echoes of Our Ancestors production in Los Angeles.
Armenpress
Sevak Amroyan reflects on the experience
December 11, 2025 · Artist interview · Armenian
The singer looks back on Echoes, sharing memories of the production and his experience performing alongside Serj Tankian.
Crescenta Valley Weekly
A standing ovation at the Greek Theatre
September 25, 2025 · Performance recap
Ruth Sowby reports on the Haikian Chamber Choir’s performance and the audience response during the premiere of Echoes.
NEWS.am STYLE
Armenian culture in the spotlight
September 16, 2025 · Photo report · Armenian
A photographic look back at the first show, with performances, production details, and reflections from its creative team.
CivilNet
Inside a one-night cultural epic
September 10, 2025 · Feature & interviews
Paul Vartan Sookiasian explores the ideas behind the premiere, with conversations featuring Arman Nshanian and Sebu Simonian.
NEWS.am STYLE
The vision behind Echoes
August 7, 2025 · Interview
Arman Nshanian shares the origins of the project and the creative approach behind its blend of Armenian music, history, and theatre.
The Armenian Weekly
Bringing Armenian history to life
August 1, 2025 · Artist profile
Talar Keoseyan speaks with Arman Nshanian about the first production and his ambition to connect audiences with Armenian heritage.
The California Courier
A world premiere at the Greek Theatre
July 17, 2025 · Production announcement
Coverage announcing the inaugural production and its mix of live orchestra, Armenian folk music, dance, and immersive visuals.
The Armenian Report
Introducing an Armenian cultural spectacle
July 6, 2025 · Show preview
A preview of the premiere’s artists, original music, and blend of orchestral performance, dance, and visual storytelling.
Zartonk Media
The premiere reaches the diaspora
July 2, 2025 · Social media announcement
Zartonk’s Instagram announcement introduces the first show’s creative team, performers, and Armenian cultural vision.
BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE
Community & artist perspectives
Armenian National Music
The music behind the premiere
February 6, 2026 · Artist feature · 2025 production
A profile of composer Andranik Berberyan looks back at his musical contribution to the first Echoes production.
Western Diocese
A community perspective on the premiere
September 19, 2025 · Community recap
The Western Diocese reflects on the first show and its accompanying USC Institute of Armenian Studies conversation.
Western Diocese
Heroes & Saints in the community calendar
September 3, 2026 event · Community listing
The Western Diocese’s event announcement for the second Echoes production at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
Media inquiries
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