The Sky is Cloudy

The Authentic Light Orchestra was founded in 2009 by Valeri Tolstov, a Swiss multi-instrumentalist of Armenian descent. His idea is to combine old Armenian folk songs and blend them with classical influences, jazz, rock, and a touch of electronics to create a new musical form. In this fusion of styles, all elements complement each other harmoniously, creating a unique sound and an original interpretation of the Armenian people. This is the defining musical language of the Authentic Light Orchestra. In 2014, the band won the "Grand Prix at the Armvision" competition for the best arrangement and performance of a folk song, and in 2016, it also received the Russian World Music Award, which was presented for the first time that year.