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New books 19.05.2014


The collection of poems “Book of Rain” by the 20th century Arab poet Nizar Qabbani was first time published in Eastern Armenian. The novel “The Mother” by Alexander Muradbekyan (later to be Khoren Muradbekyan, the Catholicos of All Armenians) was published. The historian... more
2014-05-19 21:21:53
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Museum Night initiative of 2014


On May 17, the doors of around 100 museums of Yerevan and Marzes were open till midnight. This event held on the initiative of the Council of Europe, UNESCO and ICOMOS has widely expanded its geography and the number of museums. Our shooting crew visited a number of museums of the capital.
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Svetlana Grigoryan, National Artist of Armenia passed away The art of the legendary actress of Musi


Svetlana Grigoryan, National Artist of Armenia passed away The art of the legendary actress of Musical Comedy Theatre after Hakob Paronyan, Yerevan, will linger in the memory of people and the history of Armenian theatre art.
2014-05-19 21:15:04
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Premiere of the film “The Time of the Time” in Yerevan


The documentary of Tigran Paskevichyan and Ara Shirinyan “The Time of the Time” is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of “Zhamanak (Time)” Daily in Istanbul. By documenting the history of the daily newspaper, the film also helps get an understanding on the Constantinople... more
2014-05-19 21:12:02
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Donation of Christine Argyle to the National Gallery


On May 18, International Museum Day, the graphics works of 20th century renowned surrealist painters Salvador Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, Hans Bellmer were donated ti the National Gallery of Armenia.
2014-05-19 21:08:58
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“Museum Night” in A. Spendiaryan House-Museum and National Gallery of Armenia


The very first Museum Night was held in 1997, in Berlin. Over the years, this idea became common across all Europe, Argentine and Philippines. This is already the tenth time Armenia attends it. Our crew worked in A. Spendiaryan House-Museum and the National Gallery of Armenia.
2014-05-19 17:58:08
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Oliver Weder and Rammon Jaffe: German conductor and cello on the stage of the Armenian Philharmonic


This evening, the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia was conducted by the Chief Conductor of Thüringen Symphony Orchestra, Oliver Weder. Solo cello player was Rammon Jaffe. The concert started with passages from the ballet “Second Moon” by Vache Sharafyan. “I asked to... more
2014-05-17 20:16:17
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Premier album of “Norayr Kartashyan and Van Project” band


For four years, “Norayr Kartashyan and Van Project” expedition group has carried out ethnic music researches in the Western Armenian regions now void of Armenians and has obtained a large amount of materials. These days, the first album of the music band was released.
2014-05-17 20:10:46
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Solo concert of Armen Babakhanyan in the Opera Theatre


On May 14, A. Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet hosted the solo concert of piano player Armen Babakhanyan devoted to 175th anniversary of the great Russian composer, member of the “Great Group”, Modest Mussorgsky.
2014-05-17 19:57:19
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Daniel Barenboim and Berlin State Orchestra at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall


Within the scope of “Yerevan Prospects”, on May 13, Berlin State Orchestra lead by world-known conductor and piano player Daniel Barenboim was in Yerevan. The most notable musicians of the world performed “Unfinished Symphony” of Schubert and Beethoven’s Symphony 7.
2014-05-17 19:47:11
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Opening of Spiritual-Cultural Center in Abovyan city


The Spiritual-Cultural Center St. Stephen of Abovyan city built by the philanthropy of Murad Grigoryan is already operational. The blessing of the four corners of the world was served by the Primate of Kotayk Diocese Bishop Arakel Karamyan.
2014-05-16 20:57:58
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Students of wrestling group of Nor Nork District Youth Center prepare for Europe Championship


The sportsmen of Nor Nork District Youth Center won first places in different age groups at the Youth Wrestling Championship of Armenia. In June, our sportsmen will participate in the Europe Championship.
2014-05-16 20:40:05