Andranik Kochar


He used to carry his Rolleiflex 3G camera with him. He took the photos secretly, he never wanted to attract attention. He was thinking long before he found the second he sought. The TV program is about Andranik Kochar, whose photos exposed new aspects of the Armenian art, science and figures of culture. His landscapes and compositions lead to new ways in the Armenian photography.

 

Martin Aharonyan


Martin Aharonyan believes that all his songs own their unique fate. The professional painter is now popular for his songs and music. Martin Aharonyan considers the music to be the most spiritual of all arts.

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Sos Sargsyan Passed Away


On September 26, the patriarch of Armenian theatre and movie, 84, passed away. The name of Sos Sargsyan - a prominent actor, famous cultural and public worker, National Artist of Armenia and laureate of state prizes, honored citizen of Yerevan, is closely linked with the distinguished achievements of national theatre and film arts. Last farewell to the Master was on September 29, at the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian and the funeral was in Komitas Pantheon.

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Concert in Foyer


Within the scope of the Project “Concert in Foyer” kicked off in Alexander Spendiarian Opera and Ballet National Theatre, 17 concerts have already been organized. On September 25, gems of German vocal art were demonstrated in the Foyer.

Sos Sargsyan


Reflections and thoughts of National Artist of Armenia, Sos Sargsyan, on the the paths passed, his concers over the present-day art, theatre and life.
Colleagues from Hamazgayin (National) Theatre tell about Sos Sargsyan.

Endurance


Endurance is a virtue; this is clear to every Christian, however, what can be and cannot be endured? What is the limit of endurance; for the sake of what should one endure? Bishop Gevorg Saroyan, education expert Nvard Manasyan and editor in chief of the monthly “Sunflower”, Zara Batoyan share their view-points on the aforementioned issues.

Armen Blbulyan


Armen Blbulyan is building musical instruments for such a long time that he can’t even remember himself without a guitar. Many famous musicians play the instruments he made which number around 100. All the works of the Master are made exclusively with his hands. Armen Blbulyan is the only Armenian guitar builder who participates in the NAMM international exhibition of musical instruments held in US for many years. Armen Blbulyan has an intellectual property right over two models of guitar – first one is fretless four-octave intruments, and the second – eight-string bass guitar.

Albert Azaryan


The successes he achieved in sport are rarely achievable by anyone. Albert Azaryan, the renowned gymnast, twice an Olympic Champion, World, Asian and Europe Champion, USSR coach, tells interesting episodes from his life and victories.

“Paros” Chamber Choir


“Paros” Chamber Choir is unique, in its own way, in the world. The majority of Choir members are people with disabilities. Throughout its 20 years of existence, the Choir has won a number of international awards, participated in an extensive number of festivals. The musicians tell about their path, hardships and dreams in the “Rehearsal room”. Participants:
Raffi Mikaelyan, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Choir

Candlemas Day (Tiarn'ndaraj)


The program presents the ethnographical grounds and meaning of the Candlemas Day. Participatants include Father Zakaria Baghumyan and ethnologist Gohar Stepanyan.

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan


The program presents the cultural days spent in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 2012 and reflects on the historical-cultural heritage, history of certain cities, Armenian community of Jordan.

State Youth Orchestra of Armenia


From the onset of its establishement, up to day, the life of State Youth Orchestra of Armenia is one of a wide-range program of concerts, rehearsals and travelling. It is even more interesting when told by the musicians themselves...
During the program, various performances of the orchestra played at different times, can be heard.

Participants:
Sergey Smbatyan, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor
Anna Andriasova, Orchestra concertmaster
Stepan Khalatyan, concertmaster of second violins of Orchestra
Garnik Yengibaryan, concertmaster of cello players of Orchestra