The new collection of the epic "Sasna Tsrer"


The oral versions of the national epic poem "Sasna Tsrer" have been written down since 1873. The most famous is the collected manuscript created in 1939 based on those versions. Few people know that in addition to this collected manuscript, two more similar manuscripts were created at different times, and the fourth manuscript will be published in 2025. The author is literary critic, epic scholar Hayk Hambardzumyan. In "Artfocus", Hayk Hambardzumyan spoke about the typological analysis of the oral versions of the epic poem "Sasna Tsrer", his monographs on the epic, and the peculiarities of the new collected manuscript.

Harutyun Arzumanyan's activities


Harutyun Arzumanyan conducts 10-15 concerts and performances per month at the Alexander Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet Theater. He collaborates with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and the Armenian State Chamber Orchestra, performing works that are rarely performed in Armenia. Anahit Margaryan discussed the conductor's activities and musical interests, the path of development, and the current issues in the field with Harutyun Arzumanyan, conductor of the Al. Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet Theater.

Tatevik Shakhkulyan


Komitas Museum-Institute is Ten Years Old
In 1969, the need to create a Komitas Museum was discussed, but only ten years ago, in 2015, the tangran-institute, presenting the heritage of folklorist, musicologist, composer, performer, conductor, singer and poet Komitas, opened its doors to the public. Over the past ten years, the museum-institute has formed a musicological library, a scientific center, concert evenings and educational programs have been held in the concert hall. Numerous temporary exhibitions have been opened, books and articles dedicated to Komitas have been published. The most important achievements of the museum-institute, the events expected within the framework of the anniversary, and the development programs of the museum-institute were presented at “Artfocus” by Tatevik Shakhkulyan, the acting director of the Komitas Museum-Institute.

Humility: Archimandrite Tovma Khachatryan explains


Who is a humble person, how to understand this virtue, is there a lack of humility in our days? Archimandrite Father Tovma Khachatryan explains humility as a virtue.

Harutyun Khachatryan is 70 years old


Director, documentarian, member of the European Film Academy, co-founder of the Golden Apricot Film Festival, and president of the Union of Filmmakers Harutyun Khachatryan has turned 70. Anahit Margaryan spoke with the director about the work done at the Union, the program to create a film school, and cinema.

New trend: fine art industry


In recent years, companies that transform contemporary fine art into applied art pieces - scarves, jewelry, designer clothing - have become very popular in Armenia. What potential does this emerging industry have in Armenia? How are applied art companies positioned in the market and what role do they play in the processes of creating contemporary art? Anahit Margaryan spoke with Arevik Arakelyan, founder of the Artuyt company, and Lusine Avdalyan, founder of the LAVart 

Faith


What role does faith play among the virtues, what trials or difficulties might a person lacking this virtue face, and how is it instilled in us? Archbishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan comments.

Forgiveness: Father Markos Mangasaryan discusses


How to forgive an enemy, who is the forgiving person? Who can be forgiven, what does the Gospel preach? Fr. Markos Mangasaryan speaks about the importance of forgiveness.

Vache Sharafyan


The opening concert of the 16th Festival of Armenian Composers' Art will be marked by the premiere of Vache Sharafyan's "Graceful, Prayerful" symphony, dedicated to the 850th anniversary of the repose of St. Nerses the Graceful, the Patriarch of All Armenians and the rededication of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. Ahead of the premiere, Anahit Margaryan spoke with composer Vache Sharafyan at "Artfocus".

Common sense- Discussed by Rev. Fr. Adam Makaryan


What role and importance does common sense have among the virtues, who is a common sense person, what period or path of preparation must a Christian go through? Rev. Father Adam Makaryan discusses.

Serzh Avetikian


The fourth edition of the “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop” in Armenia: Serzh Avetikian is on “Artfocus”
 
The “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop” has been operating for 3 years at the initiative of French-Armenian actor, film director, and producer Serzh Avetikian. As in previous years, this year too the workshop will bring together 25 young actors and will provide them with the opportunity to get acquainted with the methodology of work of internationally recognized guest artists, the traditions and trends of modern theater and cinema. At the end of the program, ten young artists will have the opportunity to undergo professional internship in France. Serzh Avetikian spoke about the “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop,” as well as other theater and cinema projects, on “Artfocus.” The program was hosted by Anahit Margaryan.

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What is the Christian understanding of care, what does care mean for oneself, one's neighbor, and one's homeland? Father Markos Mangasaryan analyzes all manifestations of care.