Japanese Theatre “Noh” in Yerevan


From September 26 to October 8, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia and Komitas Museum-Institute organize an international conference-festival “Komitas” in Yerevan and Haghpat. On September 27, the festival hosted Japanese Theatre Noh. 
 

On the Feast of St. Gevork the deacons graduating from St. Gevorkian received diplomas


On the Feast of St. Gevork the Captain, Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians bestowed diplomas to 18 graduates of the academic year 2015-2016. 
 

Press conference by the Board of Directors of Fund for Armenian Relief


On September 29, the representatives of FAR Board of Directors staying in Armenia for several days already, had a meeting with the press to present the program “Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Tavush Marz”, which is implemented there over the last few years. 

Young artist Mikayel Harutyunyan presented a composite work featuring Komitas to Pontiff


Mikayel was recognized the winner of “Universe and Me” contest of UNESCO at the age of 11. At present he studies in the State Fine Arts Academy. His most recent large-scale composition now is in the Mother See of Holy Etchiadzin. He presented his composite work picturing Komitas Vardaped to the Supreme Patriarch as a gift.
 

108th anniversary of William Saroyan celebrated in Yerevan


On August 31, the Foundation “Intellectual Renaissance” organized diverse events picturing the life and works of William Saroyan in Tumanyan Park. 

Melik Baghdasaryan


Photo journalist Melik Baghdasaryan has taken the photos of most important public, political events, historic monuments in addition to sports photography too.

Song and Prayer


Spiritual Male Choir “Saghmosergu” (The Psalmist) performs Russian, Georgian spiritual songs apart from Armenian choruses, and presents new arrangements of classic compositions. Side by side with their concerts every Sunday they perform Patarag in St. Hovhannes Church of Abovyan. 

“Arik Bamkir” project and students of TUMO Center


The members of Bambir Band organize individual projects parallel to their joint concerts. The project undertaken by Arik Grigoryan brings together young vocalists – members of TmbaTa Band from TUMO Creative Technologies Center. 
 

State Marionette Theatre


“Puppets are also humans, it’s just in the case of marionettes you can see the threads, while in the case of people- you cannot.” Everyone in the theatre of marionettes believe this, and most importantly – the children too. 
 

Theatre Group “Bridge of Hope”


The theatre group “Bridge of Hope” established 20 years ago is one of its kind. This inclusive group includes children with and without disabilities. It has already seen many generations, however the mission of the group is still the same – to change the way the society treats those with limited abilities and create a platform for self-expression for children with issues. 
 

Stage designer of Opera and Ballet Theatre: Avetis Barseghyan


The stage of A. Spendiaryan Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet has been designed for countless times by the hand of RA Merited Painter Avetis Barseghyan. Despite his extensive experience, every new performance he considers to be a new test, yet another opportunity to unveil his own capacities and potential. 
 

Armenians bid farewell to Gegham Grigoryan


Renowned tenor Gegham Grigoryan had performed in La Scala, Royal National Theatre of London, Metropolitan Opera House, singing  in the most prominent stages of New York, Washington, Tokyo, Berlin. Gegham Grigoryan was shot in film-operas featuring numerous records.