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Museum of Holy Etchmiadzin obtained a ceremonial carpet of XVII-XVIII centuries


Carpet collection of the Mother See Museum was replenished with a valuable carpet typical for the carpet weaving centers in the Northern Artsakh for the XVII-XVIII centuries.
2014-03-31 19:58:09
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Sunday of Unjust Judge: Divine Liturgy in Holy Etchmiadzin


Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent is called Sunday of Unjust Judge. The parable exhorts on the need of persistent and ceaseless prayer. End-March heavy snow and freezing were rather unexpected. This Sunday the believers also pray for the protection of the harvest.
2014-03-31 19:55:01
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Today is the tenth day of Kessab attack


The displaced Armenians of Kessab are supported by the Catholicosate of Cilicia, AGBU Lebanon Office, and Armenian communities of America, Canada, France and other countries, Syrian Government. On March 29, dozens of Armenians, Syrians and Bulgarians held a demonstration in front of the Turkish... more
2014-03-31 19:52:08
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“The Porch” Armenian film to be out soon


The feature film “The Porch” by film director Lusine Sargsyan and film producer and director Aram Shahbazyan is at post-production stage. “The Porch” consists of five short films telling about the life, human relations, losses and gains of 90-ies.
2014-03-31 18:53:18
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Premiere of the film “Crescent Bay”


Four film-novels based on the works of William Saroyan. The events are evolved in the imaginary city Crescent Bay. The scriptwriter and director is Marine Zakaryan, cameraman – Mihran Stepanyan. The film was first time screened in Moscow Cinema. It will be later presented at Cannes.
2014-03-31 18:38:21
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New books 31.03.2014


Antares Publishing House republished the novel “Therese Raquin” of Emil Zola. Zangak Publishing House presents the series “Shakespeare Stories” – rendering of the selection of works by the famous English playwrights. Eastern Armenian translation of Patriarch Hakob... more
2014-03-31 18:34:33
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Artavazd 2014 Award Ceremony finalized


On March 27, World Theatre Day, Artavazd Theatrical Award Ceremony was held in Armenia. 11 nominations out of 14 were awarded to the young people from the mentioned area.
2014-03-31 18:31:02
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Narekatsi National Instruments Ensemble is five years old


It’s been five years, since Narekatsi National Instruments Ensemble operating under the roof of Narekatsi Art Union, presents Armenian folk music in various European countries. The Ensemble has an upcoming concert dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Charles Aznavour.
2014-03-29 20:20:05
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Selection round of the President Youth Prize Competition in Vocal Art


From 2005, within the scope of Hayastan All Armenian Fund projects, a President Youth Prize is awarded to young people. First round of the President Youth Prize competition in the nomination of Classical Music took place in Komitas Chamber Music Hall.
2014-03-29 20:16:55
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“The Wild Rose in Ararat Valley”


Over 100 of different works have been created on the basis of Goethe’s poem “Wild Rose” in different times. Daniel Yerazhisht (musician) has chosen ten of them in his attempt to explain the secret of the poem’s longevity and magnificence. The concert was under the motto... more
2014-03-29 20:02:07
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Development of Choral Art – priority direction


The Ministry of Culture of Armenia has announced one of the priority directions of 2014. Open-air and concert hall choral performances will outweigh within the year. Soon the Republican Youth Choir Contest titled “Singing Armenia” with launch. An international symposium and a festival... more
2014-03-29 19:56:58
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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.
2014-03-29 19:54:13