The Hamazkayin’s ″Ayk″ Choir’s concert, organized in the frame of "Beirut Chants" Festival, took place on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at 6: 00 pm, at St. Nishan Armenian-Orthodox Church in Beirut. The ″Gargach″ Choir, conducted by Zakar Keshishian, also took part in the concert, which was accompanied by pianist Liana Harutyunyan and piper Lori Pilalian. The Lebanese Armenian soprano singer Shoghik Torosian’s participation in this event was noteworthy. She performed three songs with "Gargach" Choir - "Silent Night," "Ave Maria" and “Panis Angelicus".
Founder of ″Beirut Chants″ Festival, Micheline Abi Samra delivered the opening speech of the concert in English. She welcomed the audience and wished them to enjoy the performances. Then, she expressed special gratitude to the sponsors and the priest of the church, who spared no efforts to achieve a successful result.