Concert of Krakow Capella in Yerevan dedicated to the Independence Day of Poland


On November 11, Capella Choir of Krakow, Poland, performed in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall guided by Jan Tomasz Adamus. The concert was dedicated to the 98th anniversary of Polish independence. 

Concert of Chamber Choir of Komitas State Conservatory


Chamber Music House of Komitas hosted chorus arrangements of contemporary Armenian composers. The compositions of Davit Halajyan, Vard Manukyan, Khachatur Martirosyan, Jeni Asatryan and others were performed by the Chamber Choir of Conservatory. 

Excavations of Karmir Blur unfolded a new page on burial ritual in Urartu


2015-2016 saw largescale excavations of Karmir Blur (Teishebaini) in Yerevan. The archaeologists unearthed and excavated 281 toms. The head of expedition assure that this will undoubtedly elucidate a new page in the history of the Kingdom of Van. 

Individual exhibition of Karel Zeman opened in the Museum of Yerevan History


On October 18, the individual exhibition of Czech painter, designer Karen Zeman was opened in the Museum of Yerevan History. The compositions of Zeman were exhibited in Armenia for the first time. 

Ritual vestments in the Armenian Church


Each part of ritual vestment has its clear symbolic meaning. The video presents key elements of ritual vestment of the Armenian Church.     

First edition of Garun Magazine for this year was published


New life, new attitudes and freshness typical for spring: Garun Magazine returns to its reader under this motto. The very first edition of once loved magazine was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Independence.

Flamenco dancer Lori La Armenia in Armenia


World known flamenco dancer Lori La Armenia performed in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. The stage was filled with Spanish musicians along with Lori. 

12th International Film Festival for Children and Young People “ROLAN” underway


12th International Film Festival for Children and Young People “ROLAN” is held in Yerevan, various regions and Artsakh. 

Chaplains of the RA Armed Forces were awarded in Zorats Church


75 Army Chaplains participating in the military parade dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the independence of Armenian Republic were awarded with certificates of gratitude and medals. The ceremony was held in Zorats Church of Vayots Dzor. 

Zaven Khachikyan’s exhibition “Black: White: Tricolor” in the History Museum of Armenia


On November 1, the History Museum of Armenia marked the exhibition of exhibition “Black: White: Tricolor” of Zaven Khachikyan and the presentation of the book bearing the same name. Hundred and fifty photographs taken over 1983-2000 reflect the history of Armenian independence. 

Khoren Mekanejian's Divine Liturgy is recorded in St. Gregory the Illuminator’s Church of Yerevan


Every Sunday the believers listen to Khoren Mekanejian’s Divine Liturgy in St. Gregory the Illuminator’s Church of Yerevan. Presently Maestro is in Armenia to participate in the recording of his Divine Liturgy together with the Church Choir every evening.

Concert of Dresden Symphonic Orchestra in Yerevan


Concert series of Dresden Symphonic Orchestra “Aghet (Disaster)” was launched in 2015 in Berlin. Afterwards they toured to Dresden, Brandenburg and got Yerevan this week. It’s a common format for the orchestra to address political issues; this time they focused in Armenia, Armenian Genocide.... more