Meeting in YSU “Spiritual and Therapeutic Impact”


By the initiative of the HEI Spiritual Committee of Pan-Armenian Youth Association of the Armenian Church and Students Academic Association of the Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, YSU, a meeting was convened called “Spiritual and Therapeutic Impact”. 

Concert performance of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” by the National Philharmonic Orchestra


10th International Music Festival of Yerevan was finalized with theatrical concert performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto. The stage was owned by the National Academic Choir presenting male singers, National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia and singer-soloists. The role of Rigoletto was performed by Gianpiero Ruggeri – a baritone from Italy, the Duke – Liparit Avetisyan, and Gilda – soprano Hasmik Torosyan. 

Ruben Hakhverdyan – Abrupt Turn


State Chamber Orchestra of Armenia, guitars Hakob Jaghatspanyan, Tigran Ayvazyan, Youth Choir. Even Ruben Hakhverdyan himself was quite excited to perform in such a composition. Hence, the title of the concert “Abrupt Turn” was not accidentally chosen. 
 

James Liu and Svetlana Navasardyan one the same stage


On November 12, the conductor’s stand of National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia hosted the Chinese musician James Liu in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. Piano Concerto N 2 of Sergei Rachmaninoff was performed by the RA National Artist Svetlana Navasardyan. The musicians performed together for the first time ever.  

80th anniversary of Norayr Adalyan in Yerevan Youth Theatre


The premiere of Norayr Adalyan’s play “Genius” took place in Youth Theatre. The performance was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of modern essayist, playwright Norayr Adalyan. 
 

Mikael Tariverdiev would turn 85 this year


A concert dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Mikael Tariverdiev was organized in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. The concert was conducted by the composer’s wide Vera Tariverdiev. 

Conference in the National Academy of Science dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Hrachya Acharyan


To mark 140th anniversary of Hrachya Acharyan, from October 12-14, a conference was held in NAS under the headline “Modern Objectives of Language Policy and Regulation”. 

Armenians in jazz: concert in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall


A Jazz night had been organized in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. Levon Malkhasyan handed jazz club association membership certificates to Armenian jazz musicians, including Alina Yengibaryan and Stepan Kojoyan - the director of the three largest jazz festivals of the Europe. 

Concert on the 11th Academic session of young Armenian art critics


On October 27, during the 11th Academic session of young Armenian art critics, the concert held at Komitas Museum-Institute was attended by musicians involved in scientific activities. 
 

First edition of Garun Magazine for this year was published


New life, new attitudes and freshness typical for spring: Garun Magazine returns to its reader under this motto. The very first edition of once loved magazine was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Independence.

Exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Gayanyan Girl’s School in the National Archive


An exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Gayanyan Girl’s School of Yerevan was opened at the National Archives of Armenia. Various documents on the female colleges operated in the Armenian settlements of the region in the second half of XIX century were also on display. 

Exhibition “Eduard Isabekyan and His Students” now open


Eduard Isabekyan was also a pedagogue of unique care for others. In May 2015, the Gallery Eduard Isabekyan hosted an exhibition under the title “Eduard Isabekyan and His Students”. Recently, the forth exhibition of the same name was held. The works of Isabekyan and his students were also displayed.