The National Chamber Choir of Armenia has been founded thanks to the sponsorship of “Vache & Tamar Manoukian” Benevolent Association, later it has been renamed into the National Chamber Choir of Armenia of the Ministry of Culture. The group has toured to England, Italy, Russia, France, Switzerland and other countries. In 2007 the Choir has performed in the European Union's Concert Hall in Strasbourg. The Choir’s repertoire includes works of European and Russian composers. It is a dedicated performer of works of the Armenian composers. The National Chamber Choir of Armenian has released a number of CDs, among them the recording of T.Mansurian’s Choir Concerto "ARS POETICA" on the famous ECM Records label. The Choir has participated in many prestigious international festivals.