There’s nothing sweeter than the sound of children’s voices.
If you have this same feeling, prepare to have your breath taken away by a choir of youngsters from Armenia.
In the video below, over three dozen singers join to sing a tune that you might remember – “Edelweiss.” The combination of the talented group with the song is nothing less than heavenly.
Little Singers of Armenia is a children’s choir that’s brought joy to audiences all around the world.
The vocal ensemble was originally founded in 1992 and consists of members (aged six-18) from Yerevan, along with the surrounding provinces. According to their Facebook page, the Little Singers of Armenia covers a variety of musical genres such as classical, pop, jazz, folk, and sacred.
One crowd was given a special treat when members of the Little Singers of Armenia performed “Edelweiss” during a concert in Japan.
In the video, nearly 40 girls can be seen on stage in matching dresses, stockings, and shoes. They’re being led by Tigran Hekekyan, who’s both the conductor and artistic director.
At first, only a piano can be heard while the vocalists gently sway. But once they begin to sing – it’s evident they compare to a choir of angels.
“Edelweiss” comes from the unforgettable classic, The Sound of Music.
Rodgers and Hammerstein created the tune for their 1959 Broadway musical, and it was given to the father character, Captain von Trapp. During the film adaptation of The Sound of Music, von Trapp memorably sings it in front of his children (and others) while strumming his acoustic guitar.
The choir of girls beautifully harmonize as they perform their rendition of “Edelweiss.”
In the beginning, their voices have a softer, peaceful tone. Together they sing the lyrics:
“Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white, clean and bright
You look happy to meet me.”
As the performance goes on, the choir members’ voices become more powerful and fill the concert hall.
The lyrics continue:
“Blossom of snow, may you bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Bless my homeland forever.”
Once you experience these young singers’ talent, you might not be surprised to learn they’re an award-winning group that performs and competes internationally.
Over the years, Little Singers of Armenia has racked up numerous prestigious awards from around the globe. They’ve also honorably received “the highest-awards” from their country’s Prime Minister and the Ministry of Culture of Armenia, as well as Yerevan’s Mayor.
The performance below from the Little Singers of Armenia is so magnificent, it’s leaving some viewers emotional.
One person commented:
“This song and the way these beautiful children sing it brings tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat. Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.”
Many viewers have felt that the performance is “heavenly” and that the choir’s sound is similar to one from up above. Another viewer wrote:
“I came across this by chance and have to say i was blown away. Such angelic tone and pitch was just surreal to listen to. I don’t think I have ever heard anything so wonderful from a choir so young. Will definitely come back to this when i need to lift my spirits.”
It’s a musical ensemble that’s touching hearts worldwide with their voices.
You can enjoy Little Singers of Armenia’s rendition of “Edelweiss” for yourself below. It might just give you chills.
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