New “King Lear” translated by Aram Topchyan


The illustrated publication of “King Lear” includes new translation of Shakespeare’s tragedy from the English original. Philologist, translator Aram Topchyan put on the readers’ table not just a new translation…   

Den Brown’s “Inferno” in Armenian translation


By the initiative of Zangak Publishing House and translated by Vahe Arsen, the modern thriller-bestseller “Inferno” was published in Armenian.   
2015-12-21 16:29:30

“Daylight after a Century” of British Armenian George Djerdjian screened


The film “Daylight after a Century” of British Armenian George Djerdjian was screened in AGBU central hall. It features unique testimonies of lives of Armenians, Greeks, Turks and Kurds residing in Ottoman Empire before 1915.     
2015-12-21 16:53:16

Retrospective revelations of Sedrak Arakelyan’s compositions


National Gallery of Armenia hosted discussion of Sedrak Arakelyan’s exhibition. There was no large-scale exhibition of the painter’s works since 1942. With the help of Master’s grandchildren Anush and Sedrak Arakelyans, from private collections, National Gallery of Armenia and History Museums of... more
2015-12-21 17:06:29

Exhibition to the 150th anniversary of Panos Terlemezyan in the National Gallery of Armenia


The presented works are from the gallery funds, most of which is displayed for the first time ever. On the occasion of the jubilee exhibition the album-catalogue of Panos Terlemezyan’s paintings and graphics compositions was published.   
2015-12-21 17:09:46

Final press conference of the Cultures in Dialogue Foundation


“International Artist Exchange Program”, “100 years – 100 artists”, exhibitions, concerts and such 11 initiatives organized by the Cultures in Dialogue in 2015. The press conference introduced the outcomes of these events and those planned for 2016.   

«Zangakner» Ensemble is ten years old


By the blessing of the Vicar of Ararat Patriarchal Diocese Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan and in assistance with the RA Ministry of Culture, a jubilee concert was held in Komitas Chamber Music House. The Ensemble is now ten years old. Best and newest compositions of past years were performed during... more

The film “The Silence of Vardapet” will start screening in Moscow Cinema Theatre from December 25


Closed screening of the film “The Silence of Vardapet” was held in Moscow Cinema Theatre followed by the press conference of the artistic crew of the film. The director and screenwriter of the film Vigen Chaldranyan considers this to be a unique project since up to day there hasn’t been any full... more

Series of jubilee concerts entitled “5 Concerts, 5 Aesthetics” finalized


“Vahan Artsruni is one of the noblemen of our nation with his spiritual and physical virtue: similarly noble is his attitude to our national and poetic heritage”, - said poet Razmik Davoyan.   

Concert of Emir Kusturica and “The No Smoking Orchestra” in Yerevan


“Free of show business, political and religious dogmas, anti-globalist band”: this is how the renowned film director Emir Kusturica characterizes his band “Emir Kusturica & the No Smoking Orchestra”. This is already the second concert of the band in Yerevan.  

MosFilm Non-stop” the present of Youth Orchestra on the eve of New Year


MosFilm Non-Stop” soundtracks of famous and favorite Soviet films on the eve of New Year were the gift of Youth Orchestra to their audience.   

Chess tournament in Ararat Patriarchal Diocese


Every year the tournament is held to commemorate the Feast of St. Abgar, First Martyr of the Church. The tournament is organized by the members of Church Youth Union in assistance with the Chess Federation of Armenia. This time the tournament was led by International Master Vahagn Khachatryan... more
2015-12-21 17:26:14