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The project “Penderecki Days in Armenia” was finalizedState Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia had a performance with Krzysztof Penderecki in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. This concert made the finale of the project “Penderecki Days in Armenia”. On the occasion of 80th anniversary of the world-known composer, conductor, four concerts were held in Yerevan.
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Investment of Jim Torosyan in the architectural heritage of ArmeniaLast week, national USSR architect, academician Jim Torosyan passed away. Renowned intellectual left a huge trace on the architectural heritage of country. A wide range of Churches, buildings of state and health institutions were constructed with his plans. Jim Torosyan is also the author of numerous sculptures and monuments.
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Architect Jim Torosyan passed awayOn January 5, at the age of 87, the renowned architect Jim Torosyan passed away. On January 8, at St. Hovhannes Church of Kond, under the presidency of Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, a Requiem Mass was offered.
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“Vienna Gala” in the Opera and Ballet TheatreTraditions of Viennese Ball in Armenia. On December 20, the concert “Vienna Gala” was on the stage of Opera and Ballet Theatre. The Orchestra of the Theatre was led by the Austrian conductor Wolfgang Gros.
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Ministry of Culture finalized the outcomes of 2013 activitiesThe cultural year was finalized in Aram Khachaturian House-Museum. Main events of the year were covered by the Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan and Ralf Yirikian, General Manager of VivaCell-MTS. During 2013, the works of Aram Khachaturian were presented in a number of countries of the world over in about 100 concerts. Reforms were introduced in a number of areas of the sector, festivals and conferences were held.
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Musical Bridge Armenia-USA in the Opera and Ballet TheatreDecember 16 was announces as the day of Musical Bridge Armenia-USA in the A. Spendiarian Opera and Ballet National Academic Theatre. The premiere of ballet music of the composer Edward Sadoyan “Narekatsi – Voice to God” was presented.
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Exhibition of Aida Hambardzumyan in the State Museum of NatureState Museum of Nature exhibits the works of graphic designer/artist Aida Hambardzumyan.
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Shota Khachatryan deprived of his studio and apartmentThe students of the painter Shota Azati Khachatryan – Shakh, voice the desperate situation of their teacher.
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Exhibition of painters from Gyumri dedicated to the commemoration of 25th years of Spitak EarthquakePainters of Gyumri launched an exhibition in the House of Painters to commemorate 25th years of the earthquake. All proceeds from the sale will be provided to the School of Arts after Merkurov in Gyumri. |
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Concert of Youth Orchestra on 110th Anniversary of Aram KhachaturianArmenian State Youth Orchestra dedicated a new concert to the 110th anniversary of Aram Khachaturian. The Orchestra links its successes to the name of the Khachaturian. On December 4, by the invitation of the Orchestra, Grigor Werner and Marina Nachkebiya took part in the Concert.
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Tatul Altunian Song and Dance Ensemble is 75 years oldDuring the jubilee concert, the Ensemble performed opera-ballet “Davit of Sasoon” by Edgar Hovhannisyan. The member and management of the ensemble were bestowed state awards.
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Let Us Help Borderland VillagesReprsentatives of “Youth” NGO, Armenian Church Youth Organization of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, International Scientific Educational Center of NAS joined their forces to implement charity action “Let Us Help Borderland Villages”.
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