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English translation of the \Analysis of Isagoge of Porphyry\ by Davit Anhaght (Invincible) published


Dutch publishing house Brill has recently published the English translation of a historical text on the writings of Aristotle, originally written in Greek by Greek philosopher Porphyry (3rd century). The original Greek text has been lost, however, Armenian philosopher Davit the Invincible had... more
2015-02-07 11:19:00
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Collection “Anthology of Young Writers” published


Around 30 writers' compositions were presented to the readers by young essayists' club. This year poetry and dramaturgy of contemporary writers came to complement the prose. 
2015-02-02 21:24:18
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Photograph exhibition dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Republic of India


Photograph exhibition entitled “Heaven on Earth” was opened in National Gallery of Armenia dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Republic of India. The exhibition came to life by “Lotus” non-governmental organization with the support of the Indian Embassy to Armenia. The... more
2015-02-02 21:21:46
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Address of Komitas Vardapet in Yerevan


The activities ranging almost one and half years ended up in the doors of Komitas Museum-Institute to open in Komitas Park. 8 halls of the Museum showcase the life and activities of Vardapet, his thoughts and feelings, musical-theoretical and spiritual life and the heritage of rich folk literature... more
2015-02-02 21:17:11
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Closed screening of Turkish director Fatih Akin’s “The Scar” and press conference


Special Award winner at Venice International Film Festival, German director of Turkish decent Fatih Akin is in Yerevan. He first visited Yerevan in 2010 during Golden Apricot Film Festival. This time the objective of the visit was to present the film “The Scar” on the occasion of... more
2015-02-02 21:15:01
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Event program for Genocide 100 in Armenia and aboard


The highlights of last week included the opening of Komitas Museum with the participation of Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians and Aram I Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia and guests from other countries, the meeting of Genocide 100 Committee, where the upcoming activities were... more
2015-02-02 21:09:26
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Non-Armenian books on the Armenian Genocide


The book “Armenian Genocide” by prominent Norwegian correspondent, writer, Professor of Oslo University, Jahn Otto Johansen was published in Norway. The book “Grandchildren” co-written by the attorney Fethiye Cetin and sociologist Ayse Gul Altinay from Istanbul, was... more
2015-02-02 20:43:24
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Ecclesiastical news feed from abroad 02.02.2015


Last month, by the initiative of the Armenian Diocese of Ukraine, the Armenian community of Ukraine delivered humanitarian aid to the population of Donetsk, Lugansk, Mariupol cities which are in military situation.  On January 25, in the Mother Cathedral Holy ghevondyants of the Western... more
2015-02-02 20:37:51
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Development of the canon of sharakan designed for the canonization ceremony is underway


Late Archbishop Zareh Aznavourian in his articles on the 65th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide assumed that one day the Genocide victims would be canonized. The Archbishop also composed sharakan dedicated to the martyrs. The composition is still elaborated by priests and specialists. To... more
2015-02-02 20:34:08
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Hovik Sardaryan - winner of the 2014 1Sayat Nova International Composition Competition


The composition “Flowers of Golgotha” created by Hovik Sardaryan studying in Yerevan Komitas Conservatory and student of Ashot Zohrabyan, was considered to be the best of all other 30 compositions by the jury. The compositions were presented in Sayat Nova International Composition... more
2015-02-02 16:24:26
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Series of concerts to commemorate the centennial of the Armenian Genocide started off


On January 30, National Philharmonic Orchestra hosted famous trumpeter Ram Oren and composer, piano, Alexey Kurbatov in the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Performances included Piano Concerto No.2 on themes of David Mnatsakanyan, Trumpet Concerto of Noubar Aslanyan and Aram... more
2015-01-31 23:20:19
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First concert in Komitas Museum-Institute


Former Culture House of Komitas Park opened its doors as Komitas Museum-Institute. The stage of the Museum concert hall had Komitas Quartet, Svetlana Navasardyan, Armenian Chammber Choir.   
2015-01-31 23:16:52