ARMENIAN DUDUK | Engin Toprak (Turkey) 26.11

“The duduk is human; its language is understood by everyone.” (Djivan Gasparyan)

On November 26 at 19:00, the “Collegium Musicum Riga” concert hall will host a special Armenian duduk solo concert, in which Turkish-born musician Engin Toprak will invite listeners on a musical journey. The duduk is one of the oldest wind instruments in the world, whose distinctive, warm and deeply emotional sound has been an integral part of Armenian culture for centuries. It is often called the “soul of the apricot tree,” as the instrument is traditionally made from apricot wood. The sound of the duduk can express what words sometimes cannot — longing, love, sorrow, hope and comfort. This is music that speaks to people regardless of language, culture or experience.

In this concert, Engin Toprak will invite listeners to discover the history of the duduk, its distinctive sound and its centuries-old musical traditions. The concert is conceived as an intimate, meditative musical experience in which ancient melodies intertwine with personal storytelling and reflections.

About the artist

Engin Toprak is a Turkish-born musician living in Latvia who has devoted many years to the art of playing the duduk. He has honed his musical skills by studying with Armenian duduk masters, gaining an in-depth understanding of the instrument's playing traditions and expressive possibilities.

Join us for an evening in which music becomes the soul's conversation with eternity!

Event information

📅 November 26, 2026, at 19:00 Concert duration approximately 60 minutes

📍 “Collegium Musicum Riga” concert hall, Valņu iela 9–3, Riga (entrance from Zirgu iela)

Tickets available at Biļešu Paradīze box offices and online!