“There is a first-class Jewish musicians’ mafia in Berlin”: Lior Shambadal.


Anahit Margaryan discussed the issues of the specifics of the cultural Armenia, the success story of musical Israel, Jewish musical mafia, mandatory military service of musicians in Israel and many more with the renowned Jewish conductor Lior Shambadal.  

Photopodium already 10 years old


Jubilee photograph exhibition was opened in Tekeyan Center labeled “PHOTOPODIUM.COM - we are already 10 years old”.
 

Fourth Sunday of the Great Lent or the Sunday of Steward


It is only the Armenian Church that has defined names for the weeks of the Great Lent. Why is the fourth Sunday called the Sunday of Steward and what's the sacrament? Explains the priest.

Best 50 tales of various nationas and authors of the world in one collection


The presentation of the new publication of the collection “World’s Wise Tales” was held in Khnko Aper Library, The book published by Edit Print Publishing House includes fairy tales, most of which are translated into Armenian for the first time.
 

The results of 9th Reanimania were summerized


On November 2, the results of the 9th Reanimania were funalized. The winners are now known.
 

5th International Khachaturian Festival was finalized


5th International Aram Khachaturian Festival was finalized.
 

Concert of accordionist Richard Galliano in Yerevan


French accordionist with Italian origin, composer, jazz improviser Richard Galliano is in Yerevan.  We attended the joint concert of Galliano and State Chamber Orchestra of Armenia. 
 

The concert of Alessio Bax and Paul-Emmanuel Thomas dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Ayvazovski


Pianist Alessio Bax and conductor Paul-Emmanuel Thomas were the guests of the 11th International Music Festival of Yerevan. The concert was dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the marine painter Hovhannes Ayvazovski.
 

 

Presentation of the new book of ethnographer Zhenya Khachatryan on ritual dolls and national holidays.


Presentation of the book by ethnographer Zhenya Khachatryan was held in Sharambeyan Folk Art Center. 
 

Ballet performance “Chopeneana” in Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet Theatre


Chopeneana, Carmen Suite and Lorkiana: three ballet performances during one night.
 

Naghash Ensemble performed in the 5th International Aram Khachaturian Festival


Naghash Ensemble arrived in Armenia to attend 5th International Aram Khachaturian Festival.  
 

Havatamq Choir with new staff


Havatamq Choir of Grigor Lusavorich Church of Yerevan performed in Chamber Music House with new staff. The conductor of the choir is also new - Lilit Yedigaryan.