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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. |
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Harutyun Arzumanyan's activitiesHarutyun 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. |
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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.
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Harutyun Khachatryan is 70 years oldDirector, 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. |
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New trend: fine art industryIn 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 |
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Vache SharafyanThe 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". |
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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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The interactions of religion and cultureChristmas, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection have been key themes of Christian culture for nearly 2,000 years. These most significant historical events of all time have been retold for centuries through spiritual and secular music, various forms of fine art, theater, and cinema. Anahit Margaryan's guest on "Artfocus" is Doctor of Art History, Professor Mher Navoyan, who reflected on the manifestations of Christianity in art, the interactions of religion and culture. |
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Two new performencesThe Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theater premiered two performances at the beginning of the year. The year was significant for the theater in terms of the implementation of innovative projects. The theater studio was reopened, the “Panno” art house was created, which is a local platform for artists. The “Yerevan International Theater Festival” provided a unique opportunity for theater-loving audiences to discover the performances of the world-renowned Simon Abgaryan Theater Company. Anahit Margaryan’s guest at “Artfocus” is the theater director, actor Vardan Mkrtchyan. |
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"Your First Words" collection
Hovhannes Grigoryan's collection of children's poems entitled "Your First Words" has been published
The presentation of the collection of children's poems entitled "Your First Words" by poet, translator and writer Hovhannes Grigoryan took place at the "Zangak" bookstore, which was accompanied by a puppet staged reading by actors Aghasi Melkonyan and Liana Nikoghosyan. The book was published at the initiative of the author's family. Anahit Margaryan's guests at "Artfocus" are Hovhannes Grigoryan's daughter, business consultant Sona Grigoryan, and actor, puppeteer Aghasi Melkonyan.
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Museum Soldier: Shahen KhachatryanThe premiere of the documentary film “Museum Soldier: Shahen Khachatryan” filmed by “Shoghakat” TV company took place at the Henrik Malyan Theater. It presents exclusive details about Shahen Khachatryan, an art critic, long-time director of the Martiros Saryan House-Museum and the National Gallery, and the author of several dozen art books, picture books, and catalogs. The idea and script for the film are by journalist, editor, and translator Lilik Stepanyan. The director is Artak Avetyan. Anahit Margaryan hosted the film’s authors at “Artfocus”. |
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Are the Yezidis in Armenia able to preserve their national identity?
What educational, cultural and other events and programs does the “Young Yezidis Association of Armenia” implement? To what extent are Yezidi youth involved in the cultural life of Armenia? Is the Armenian society sufficiently informed about the history, culture and religion of the Yezidis? Anahit Margaryan spoke with Said Avdalyan, the president of the Young Yezidis Association of Armenia.
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