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Phonograph 01.02.2014


On January 27, the music world marked the 75th years of Tigran Mansuryan.
The Union of Composers and Musicologists of Armenia was reloaded with fresh young forces.
An evening dedicated to Mikael Tariverdiyev with Armenian and Russian performers.
After a long pause Armenian stage was again hosting “Karine”operetta of Tigran Chukhajyan.

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Phonograph 25.01.2014


Gagik Hovunts, Eduard Hayrapetyan, Khachatur Martisrosyan, Mikhail Kokzhayev: the pieces of our composers so seldom performed are included in the scope of Romanos Melikyan Fest.
Three generations were raised by the music text-books and methodological guide-books written by Yuri Yuzbashyan and Alina Pahlevanyan designed for public schools.
Recording of Komitas’ Liturgy performed by Hover State Chamber Choir due to an accident.
On January 11, our music world experienced a grave loss: at the age of 58, Aram Gharabekian died in the United States.

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Phonograph 28.12.2013


2013 was a year of achievements for our symphonic orchestras.
Achievements of the Opera Theatre over the last year.
Festival is a feast. Armenia doesn’t seem to have a shortage of classical music festivals. Finalization of Festivals of 2013.
2013 of the choirs: concerts, guest performances, recordings.
2013 in the life of Armenian jazz, rock and blues.

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Phonograph 21. 12. 2013


“Vienna Gala”: traditions of Viennese Ball in Armenia.
Presentation of new album of Tigran Hamasyan in Yerevan.
Yerevan State Chamber Choir celebrated upcoming New Year of music fans.
Day of Armenia-USA Musical Bridge in the Spendiarian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
Joint concert of Zvartnots soloists who present Armenian folk music, and Armenian State Ensemble of National Instruments.

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Phonograph 14.12.2013


Camerata Salzburg and world-known Pinchas Zukerman were in Yerevan: 14th International Music Festival “Yerevan Perspectives” was finalized.
Schumann, piano concerto and Beethoven, symphony 6: Philharmonic Orchestra hosted Lusine Khachatryan.
Spiritual music as a tribute to the victims of devastating earthquake of 1988.
Renowned opera singer Gohar Galachian would mark her 90th anniversary today.

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Phonograph 07.12.2013


The guest of State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia was legendary cellist Steven Isserlis.
Presentation of new CD of Dogma rock band.
Concert dedicated to Aram Khachaturian’s 110th anniversary in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.
Tatul Altunyan Song Dance Ensemble is 75 years old.
Samples of national songs and music relieved from oblivion presented in Gafesjian Art Center.

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Phonograph 23.11.2013


“Beyond Sun”: performance of Boris Eifman on the stage of Opera and Theatre after Al. Spendiarian.
“Return” Festival is completed: cooperation of Vahagn Papyan and State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia.
Memorial evening dedicated to the founder of “Akunq” Maro Muradyan.
“Path of Light” dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of Christianity.
Spiritual and secular choral performed by “Geghard” Choir: interpretation by Mher Navoyan.

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Phonograph 16.11.2013


National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia directed by Vladimir Spivakov: guest performance in Armenia.

Lior Shambadal, Chief Conductor of Berliner Symphoniker Orchestra, and soprano Magda-Marian Mkrtchyan presented world premieres and rare pieces of art in Armenia.

Ballet “Gayane” with new primary actor: on November 9 a unique premiere was held in the Opera Theatre.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to Armenia, Bruno Scapini leaves Armenia. Musical gift as he finishes his official mission.

Tribute to 140th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff at the Opera Theatre of Armenia.

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Phonograph 09.11.2013


Pianist, harpsichord player, conductor, pedagogue. Universal musician Aleksey Lyubimov in Yerevan.
Schumann Music Night dedicated to the memory of singer Suren Zurabyan.
His voice is said to be deafening the orchestra’s and choir’s forte, he could be heard from the neighboring streets of Opera Theatre. Today Avag Petrosyan would turn 100 today.
Specialized Vocal-Orchestra School of Yerevan is 40 years old.
The week of blues is finalized. Toronzo Cannon from Chicago was in the State Academic Theatre after Sundukyan.

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Phonograph 02.11.2013


A bridge for Armenians living in homeland and outside. “Return” for the seventh time.
Polyphonic liturgy of Christopher Kara Murza: premieres in Chamber Music House of Komitas.
Concert performance of an opera, Opera Troubadour, which was decorating the performance list of Opera Theatre years ago.
By the initiative of “State Center of Armenian Spiritual Music”, most recently the ethereal sounds of “Zangakner” (Bells) enchanted the music fans.
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Phonograph 26.10.2013


Rakhmaninov, Smetana, Brahms. Closing of Yerevan 7th International Music Festival with the participation of remarkable performers.

"What will defeat the hero in this life, were there not the woman and the wine". The castle fell because of the ambitious princess. "Almast" on the stage of Opera and Ballet Theatre after A. Spendiaryan.

Armenian jazz is 75 years old. The concert week dedicated to the 75th anniversary will continue till October 30.

New organism formed inside the Choir "Hover". The gift of "Hover-Septette" to State Conservatory after Komitas.

Alexander Melnikov, Kilill Soldatov. Shostakovich music feast for music fans.
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Phonograph 19.10.2013


"It's impossible to think of any other string quartet to sound better than Shanghai Quartet", wrote The New York Times. Both classic, as well as Chinese national music performed by the Quartet functioning for 40 years now.
Three concerts within one concert, including for contrabass and orchestra. Soloists were Hayk Khachatryan, Hayk Kazazian and Alexander Romanovski.
At the concert Viva Verdi 200, the feelings and fates of the heroes of Giuseppe Verdi's operas were presented by the Choir, various conductors and soloists of our Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Chamber music by Johan Sebastian Bach so rarely heard presented within the scope of 7th International Festival of Yerevan.
Is there a demand for ancient music in Armenia? About ensembles performing ancient music, authentic instruments and authentic performance style.