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Symphonic Orchestra of Opera and Ballet Theatre in Artsakh


On September 28, Symphonic Orchestra of Opera and Ballet Theatre after A. Spendiaryan played Gandzasar Symphony on the backyard of Gandzasar Monastery Complex. The author is composer Milas Manasyan from Artsakh. The same day the Soloists Ensemble of the Opera Theatre gave a performance in the Fine Arts Museum of the city Shushi.

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25th anniversary of reopening of Artsakh Diocese in Gandzasar


In 1989, by the Patriarchal encyclical of Catholicos Vazken I, Artsakh Diocese was reopened. The territory of activity of the Diocese shall be the Republic of Nagorni Karabakh and adjacent Armenian regions. On the Feast of Holy Cross of Varag, 25th anniversary of reopening Artsakh Diocese was celebrated in Gandzasar Monastery.

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Launching a Symposium dedicated to the activity of Hovhannes Chekijian


On September 26 and 27, a Symposium dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the conductor of State Choir of Armenia Hovhannes Chekijian was held in the conference hall of the National Academy of Science. As the Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan mentioned, it is not accidental that the Symposium on Chekijian is held on the day of Komitas’ birth.

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Concert of Italian, English and Russian musicians with the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia


On September 17, British pianist Ashley Voss, Russian violinist Boris Brovtzyn and State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia performed with the leadership of Italian conductor Pietro Rizzo. Beethoven “Egmont”, Brahms Tragic Overture, George Gershwin Piano Concerto and Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto – all in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.

“Gayane” in Northern Venice


With the support of the RA Ministry of Culture and by the initiative of the Assistance Foundation for the State National Academic Theatre and Opera after A. Spendiaryan, on July 22 and 23, the Opera and Ballet group was hosted at the world-known Mariinsky Theatre to present the ballet “Gayane”, within the framework of Saint Petersburg 22nd International Music Festival “Stars of White Nights”.

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Opening ceremony of 10th International Contest after Aram Khachaturian


This year over 50 applications from 18 countries were received for participation in the contest. Young pianists from the US, Canada, Japan, Latvia, Taiwan, South Corea, China, Russia and other countries arrived in Yerevan. The contest was opened on June 6, on the birthday of Aram Khachaturian.

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Swiss alphorn-player Eliana Burki and Symphonic Orchestra of Opera Theatre


On May 2, Armenian folk songs “It Rained”, “Water would Come”, “I shall Take my Sweetheart to the Mountain” were performed by the Swiss alphorn, Armenian duduk and the Symphonic Orchestra of the Al. Spensiaryan National Academic Theatre for Opera and Ballet, within th scope of "Orchestra plus" series.

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Resurrection Sharakans performed by Geghard Choir


Conductor and singer Anahit Papayan and the members of the Choir she established are famous for their performances of Armenian spiritual songs. They sing in Geghard Monastery, have concerts in Armenia and abroad. Gheghard Choir’s song list also contains h a number of sharakans dedicated to the Resurrection.

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“Beethoven Gala”: classic music celebration at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall


On April 4, the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia presented a night of Ludwig van Beethoven's music. Soloist were German pianistAndreas Frölich, violin Anush Nikoghosyan and cello player Alexander Chaushian arriving from the UK. The conductor’s board had the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra Eduard Topchyan.

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Conductor Lavard Skou-Larsen and pianist Ashley Wass in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall


On March 28, the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia perforemed under the guidance of Austrian conductor Lavard Skou-Larsen. During the night, the overture of Mozart’s “The Clemency of Titus”, Beethoven Symphony 7 and Piano Concerto 5. The soloist was Ashley Wass from UK.

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Dmitry Sitkovetsky’s concert visit to Armenia


On March 14, the violin of Dmitry Sitkovetsky was played on the stage of National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet after Al. Spendiarian. Sitkovetsky arrived in Yerevan by the invitation of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia.

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Violinist Nikolay Madoyan–winner of Guinness World Record


On February 20, Nikolay Madoyan performed a musical heroic act on the stage of the Opera Theatre. Together with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, he performed Paganinin’s six violin concertos for the duration of one evening. The concert was recorded and delivered to the office of Guinness World Records by independant Armenian experts.