Sayat-Nova Music School Folk Instrument Ensemble, Part 1


The Sayat-Nova Music School's Folk Instrument Ensemble, whose artistic director is Armine Harutyunyan, performed the song "Our King", arranged by Grigor Arakelyan, and the melodies of "Uzundara", "Zurni Trngi".

"Paros" Chamber Choir-Part 2


The "Paros" Chamber Choir performs "Holy Holy" from Khoren Meikhanejian's liturgy and Blake Henson's "O Vos Omnes." The choir's artistic director and conductor is Raffi Mikayelyan.

Sayat-Nova Music School Folk Orchestra, Part 2


The folk orchestra of the Sayat-Nova Music School, whose artistic director and conductor is Narine Zakaryan, performed Khachatur Avetisyan's "Ethnographic Dance Series."

"Arevik" Children's and Youth Ensemble of the Public Radio of Armenia, part 1


The "Arevik" children's and youth ensemble of the Public Radio performed Arno Babajanyan's "Melody" (arrangement by Vahe Hayrapetyan), the folk song "Khnots" (arrangement by Vahe Hayrapetyan), and the song "Zhpit", the author of the text of which is Garik Banduryan, the author of the music is Melik Mavisakalyan, and the arrangement is by Vahe Hayrapetyan. The artistic director of the ensemble is Vahe Hayrapetyan.

"Armenner" percussion ensemble of the Nork Youth Center


The "Armenner" percussion ensemble of the Nork Armenian Youth House, whose artistic director is Arman Dashyan, and the Nork Armenian Youth House drum group, whose artistic director is James Gasparyan, performed the works "Caucasian Rhythms", "Rhythmic Images", and "Martial Rhythms".

Taluys choir -Part 2


The Tavush Diocese's "Taluys" choir performed Gabriel Yeranyan's "Cilicia" (arranged by Yervand Yerkanyan), Artur Grigoryan's "New Year", Robert Amirkhanyan's "Ding-Dong" (arranged by Lena Torosyan), and Robert Petrosyan's "Native Country". The choir's artistic director and conductor is Maria Galstyan.

Christmas concert program


"Shoghakat" presents a festive concert program with performances by Armenian choirs and orchestras on the occasion of Christmas.

The interactions of religion and culture


Christmas, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection have been key themes of Christian culture for nearly 2,000 years. These most significant historical events of all time have been retold for centuries through spiritual and secular music, various forms of fine art, theater, and cinema. Anahit Margaryan's guest on "Artfocus" is Doctor of Art History, Professor Mher Navoyan, who reflected on the manifestations of Christianity in art, the interactions of religion and culture.

Two new performences


The Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theater premiered two performances at the beginning of the year. The year was significant for the theater in terms of the implementation of innovative projects. The theater studio was reopened, the “Panno” art house was created, which is a local platform for artists. The “Yerevan International Theater Festival” provided a unique opportunity for theater-loving audiences to discover the performances of the world-renowned Simon Abgaryan Theater Company. Anahit Margaryan’s guest at “Artfocus” is the theater director, actor Vardan Mkrtchyan.

Museum Soldier: Shahen Khachatryan


The premiere of the documentary film “Museum Soldier: Shahen Khachatryan” filmed by “Shoghakat” TV company took place at the Henrik Malyan Theater. It presents exclusive details about Shahen Khachatryan, an art critic, long-time director of the Martiros Saryan House-Museum and the National Gallery, and the author of several dozen art books, picture books, and catalogs. The idea and script for the film are by journalist, editor, and translator Lilik Stepanyan. The director is Artak Avetyan. Anahit Margaryan hosted the film’s authors at “Artfocus”.

Loyalty: discussed by Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan


Can loyalty be one-sided? To which ideas should one be loyal? Who can be an example of loyalty? Fr. Markos Mangasaryan analyzes all manifestations of loyalty.

Are the Yezidis in Armenia able to preserve their national identity?


What educational, cultural and other events and programs does the “Young Yezidis Association of Armenia” implement? To what extent are Yezidi youth involved in the cultural life of Armenia? Is the Armenian society sufficiently informed about the history, culture and religion of the Yezidis? Anahit Margaryan spoke with Said Avdalyan, the president of the Young Yezidis Association of Armenia.