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The Komitas Museum-Institute, with the support of the MESCS of the Republic of Armenia and Ardshinbank, opened the exhibition "Paris Meetings"
On September 26, a temporary exhibition "Paris Meetings" was opened at the Komitas Museum-Institute, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Margarit Babayan, a pianist, singer, musicologist, teacher and close friend of Vardaped Komitas, who introduced Europe to the music of the great composer. YEREVAN, September 27/ARKA/. On September 26, a temporary exhibition "Paris Meetings" was opened at the Komitas ...
09/27/2024VTB Armenia general sponsor for Charles Aznavour 100th birthday tribute concert
... Director and Chairman of the VTB Armenia Directorate stated. “This isn’t the first concert we dedicated to Charles Aznavour. This year we tried to recreate the atmosphere of a virtual journey through the long-term creative career of the legendary singer. We are grateful to VTB Armenia that supported us in such an important project. We also thank our listeners,” said Naira Gurjinyan, the art director of OG.
05/21/2024French President may visit Armenia in the autumn
... issue is being discussed with the Armenian authorities. Earlier, during his visit to Paris, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan invited Macron to visit Yerevan to attend a gala concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of famous French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour. "We are discussing the possibility of the visit with the Armenian authorities. Of course, the 100th anniversary of Charles Aznavour is a very attractive event," the ambassador said. He added that the visit has not yet ...
05/09/2024Renowned Moscow Theater of Nations with Sati Spivakova to perform in Yerevan for the first time (PHOTO)
... precise expressiveness of external effects in Spivakova's playing reflects the style of Callas herself. Every gesture, every stroke is worth its weight in gold, every note is an explosion of grief for what is lost. Sati creates a profound image of the singer-human. Her Maria is a living woman, vulnerable and very tender", writes the information portal "Revizor". The play "The Canary" by the Moscow Theater of Nations will be staged on April 5-6 in Stanislavsky State Russian ...
03/07/2024About 200 representatives from different countries to take part in FINTECH360 in Yerevan
... medieval sites, tastings of national dishes and beverages are organized for the participants. They are also invited to a festive evening on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the main sponsor of the conference - Unibank OJSC, featuring a famous singer Valery Meladze. Detailed information about the conference is available here. -0-
10/23/2023International FINTECH360 conference will be held in October in Yerevan
... through the historical center of Yerevan, exciting trips to medieval sights and, of course, tastings of national dishes and beverages will be waiting for them. One of the main highlight of the cultural program will be the performance of the famous singer Valery Meladze at the celebration of the 22nd anniversary of the main sponsor of the conference - Unibank OJSC. For further details about the conference and registration visit the site: fintech360.io . -0-
09/14/2023Total cost of organizing and holding 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Yerevan estimated at nearly 5 billion drams
... systems) and other services necessary for holding the song contest. The 20th Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held this year in Yerevan on December 11 thanks to Malena's victory at the 2021 contest held in Paris in December. The young Armenian singer won the first place performing the song "Qami, qami" ("Wind, wind"). The slogan of this year's competition is "Spin the Magic'. Armenia will be represented by 14-year-old singer Nare. ($1 - 395,37 dram)-0.
11/03/2022All STARMUS concerts, lectures and events are unique; they are never the same –Garik Israelyan
Astrophysicist Garik Israelyan, co-founder of the STARMUS festival of science and arts, famous American rock musician and lead singer of System of a Down Serj Tankian, British keyboard player and composer Rick Wakeman, American keyboard player and songwriter Derek Sherinian, British rock drummer Simon Phillips and famous jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan agree that science and art ...
09/02/2022Christina Aguilera to perform in Armenia’s capital
Christina Aguilera, an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality and a six-time Grammy winner will perform at Hrazdan Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia on October 22, HAYA Festival organizers said in a statement. YEREVAN, August 26, /ARKA/. Christina Aguilera, an ...
08/26/2022Armenia’s Malena wins Junior Eurovision 2021with “Qami Qami”
... Sunday in Paris with “Qami Qami”. YEREVAN, December 20, /ARKA/. Armenia’s Malena won Junior Eurovision 2021 on Sunday in Paris with “Qami Qami”. The highest mark - 12 points - was given to Armenia by two countries - Poland and Portugal. The singer from Armenia received 10 points from Germany, France and Spain, and 8 points from Serbia. According to the results of the online voting, Armenia received 109 points. Armenia gave its 12 points to Georgia. Malena performed at number 9. The dynamic ...
12/20/2021Aznavour's birthday anniversary - with the 5th book and new projects
... this giant) in the Armenian language, Acba bank reported. Sixteen short stories with subtle humor, vivid imagination and philosophy of happiness. All the stories have been translated into Armenian for the first time. Of the 1,300 songs of the great singer, very few have been translated into Armenian. The translator of the collection of stories ' Mon Père, ce géant.' had translated Aznavour's work "Reste" (Stay, Mna) into Armenian back in the 90s. Thanks to Newmag publication, Armenia ...
05/25/2021Tigran Jrbashyan: for 30 years we have been building a "kingdom of crooked mirrors." If we don't think strategically, we can lose the country.
... the prerequisites for this chance to happen? T. Jrbashyan - It is the accumulated intellectual potential. There is little of it in Armenia, but a lot in the world. There are successful people ... When you are a successful businessman, a successful singer, a successful scientist, a successful professor, and so on, when tactical issues are resolved, there is a temptation and desire to solve strategic problems more globally. After all, when you are in a diaspora, by definition you cannot be a full-fledged ...
03/04/2021Children of Armenia Fund raises more than $4.5 million to support Armenian villages and displaced residents of Artsakh
... operations, are forced to move to the villages and communities of Armenia included in the list of COAF beneficiaries. The Moving Mountains charity program was broadcast on the American channels ARTN and USArmeniaTV. The guests of the event were Armenian singer Iveta Mukuchyan, violinist Ara Malikyan, pianist Serouzh Krajyan. Among the speakers were also a member of the California State Legislature Adrin Nazarian, musician Serge Tankian, American actors Eugene Levy, Sean Hayes, Martin Short and others....
12/11/2020Chief architect of Yerevan to resign on August 17
... post on August 17, the Yerevan Municipality said today. When appointed to the post in 2018, Meschyan said that he would hold it for a period of about 2 years. Artur Meschyan was born in 1949 in Yerevan. He is an architect, musician, composer, poet, singer and painter. He was the founder and the lead singer of Apostles (1968 – 1979) rock band. He is the author of different architectural projects, including Guest House and the new building of Matenadaran depository of old manuscripts in Yerevan....
08/14/2020Chief architect of Yerevan to retire from position
... the Armenian capital, told a press conference on Tuesday. When appointed to the post in 2018, Meschyan said that he would hold it for a period of about 2 years. Artur Meschyan was born in 1949 in Yerevan. He is an architect, musician, composer, poet, singer and painter. He was the founder and the lead singer of Apostles (1968 – 1979) rock band. He is the author of different architectural projects, including Guest House and the new building of Matenadaran depository of old manuscripts in Yerevan....
08/04/2020ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK assists in release of Charles Aznavour's book in Armenian
With the support of Amundi-ACBA Asset Management, the Newmag company translated and released the acclaimed French singer Charles Aznavour’s book called “With a Soft Whisper,” in the Armenian language, the press service of ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK reported. YEREVAN, December 9. /ARKA/. With the support of Amundi-ACBA Asset Management, the Newmag company ...
12/09/2019Armenian State Revenue Committee names show business stars who pay taxes
... press office of the State Revenue Committee reported on Wednesday. They are Iveta Mukuchyan, Arsen Safaryan, Silva Hakobyan, Albert Simonyan (Tata) and Arman Hovhannisyan. It has also become known in the course of tax administration procedures that singer Andrey Hovhanyan (Andre) is also a citizen of the United States, and he pays taxes on his activities abroad to the United States. The State Revenue Committee says that the taxation administration is permanent, and particular measures will be applied ...
10/23/2019ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK assists in publishing Charles Aznavour’s book
With financial assistance from ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK, the Newmag publisher has translated and published in Armenian Clinging to Life, a book by the famous French singer of Armenian origin Charles Aznavour. YEREVAN, May 22. /ARKA/. With financial assistance from ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK, the Newmag publisher has translated and published in Armenian Clinging to Life, a book by the famous French singer of Armenian ...
05/22/2019Ameriabank invites opera lovers to renowned operatic singer Paata Burchuladze’s concert in Yerevan (video)
Renowned for his appearances on the world’s best stages famous operatic bass Paata Burchuladze will appear today on the stage of Spendiarian Opera and Ballet Theater in Yerevan in concert version of Giuseppe Verdi’s Attila, Ameriabank said. YEREVAN, February 21. /ARKA/. Renowned for his appearances on the world’s best stages famous operatic bass Paata Burchuladze will appear today on the stage of Spendiarian Opera and Ballet Theater in Yerevan in concert version of Giuseppe Verdi’s Attila, Ameriabank...
02/21/2019Ameriabank initiates performance of Paata Burchuladze in Yerevan
As a strong advocate of spreading cultural values, Ameriabank has initiated the performance of the famous operatic singer Paata Burchuladze in Yerevan, timed to 40 years of his creative activity. YEREVAN, February 12. /ARKA/. As a strong advocate of spreading cultural values, Ameriabank has initiated the performance of the famous operatic singer Paata Burchuladze ...
02/12/2019Stepan Gishyan charity foundation opens Charles Aznavour class with deep study of French in Hrazdan school
The Stepan Gishyan charity foundation run by the ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK, has opened a class named after the famous French singer of Armenian origin Charles Aznavour in the school N11 in the town of Hrazdan with a deep study of the French language. YEREVAN, November 5. /ARKA/. The Stepan Gishyan charity foundation run by the ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK, has opened a class ...
11/05/2018Aznavour was able to thoroughly see the palette of the French language, Justin Trudeau says
The death of the world famous French singer Charles Aznavour has rallied the entire French-speaking world, said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking today at the opening of the 17th Francophonie Summit in the Armenian capital Yerevan. YEREVAN, October 11 /ARKA/. The death ...
10/11/2018French president stressed the role of Armenians in his country’s life
Speaking today at the opening of the 17th Francophonie Summit in the Armenian capital city Yerevan, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the special role of Armenians and especially the great singer Charles Aznavour, who died on October 1 at the age of 94, in the life of his country and expressed gratitude to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for hosting the event. YEREVAN, October 11 /ARKA/. Speaking today at the opening of the ...
10/11/2018Francophonie summit kicks off in Armenia
... session of the Permanent Council of the International Organization of Francophone and the 35th Session of the Ministers. The culmination of the Days of Francophone in Armenia will be a gala concert in Republic Square on October 12 to be given by famous singers and groups ZAZ, Melody Gardo, Angelique Chijo and DJ Folamour. The final part of the gala concert will be dedicated to the memory of the great French singer Charles Aznavour, who died in France on October 1. -0-
10/11/2018Zohrab Mnatsakanyan speaks about role of Francophonie for Armenia
... Francophonie Week, will take place on October 11 and 12. The official ceremony will be broadcasted in Armenian and French. On October 11, a concert will be held at the Republic Square in Yerevan. The concert’s final part will be dedicated to legendary singer and composer Charles Aznavour, who died last Monday in France. -0---
10/08/2018Armenian prime minister and president pay tribute to Charles Aznavour
... President Armen Sarkissian joined today France’s President Emmanuel Macron, ex-presidents Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande, French celebrities and thousands of Parisians to bid farewell to Charles Aznavour in a tribute that reflected the late singer’s status as a national hero of Armenia as well as his roots. YEREVAN, October 5. /ARKA/. Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Armen Sarkissian joined today France’s President Emmanuel Macron, ex-presidents Nicolas Sarkozy ...
10/05/2018Pashinyan says he will resign after Francophonie summit in Yerevan
... Pashinyan said also he will discuss his resignation with leaders of several countries that will arrive in Yerevan for Francophonie summit before making his final decision. Pashinyan is due to fly to Paris October 4 to attend the funeral of French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour, who died on October 1. -0-
10/03/2018Pashinyan to attend Aznavour’s funeral
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during a live broadcast today that he will take part in the farewell ceremony of the legendary French singer of Armenian origin Charles Aznavour in France. YEREVAN, October 2. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during a live broadcast today that he will take part in the farewell ceremony of the legendary French singer of Armenian origin ...
10/02/2018Charles Aznavour to be buried in French monastery
The legendary French singer Charles Aznavour, who died yesterday aged 94, will be buried in a French monastery of the 12th century in Montfort-l'Amaury commune in the neighborhood of Paris, Interfax reports. YEREVAN, October 2. /ARKA/. The legendary French singer ...
10/02/2018French Armenian singer Charles Aznavour dies aged 94
The legendary French singer Charles Aznavour has died aged 94, Russian news agency TASS reported citing AFP. YEREVAN, October 1. /ARKA/. The legendary French singer Charles Aznavour has died aged 94, Russian news agency TASS reported citing AFP . Aznavour, who had just ...
10/01/2018Armenian president expresses support to British people
... Armenia. Twenty-two people have been killed and 59 injured in the terrorist attack at Manchester Arena. According to news agencies, a lone male suicide attacker set off a homemade bomb in the foyer at 22:33 BST on Monday at the end of a concert by US singer Ariana Grande. Armed police have arrested a 23-year-old man in Chorlton, south Manchester, in connection with the attack. -0-
05/23/2017Top five persons in Armenian Republicans’ election list have no intention to embark on parliamentary activity
... Hovhannisyan, justice minister, will not left office for parliamentary activity, and Taron Margaryan are now running to be reelected as Yerevan mayor, Zhamanak reported on Wednesday. According to the newspaper, Charles Aznavour, a 93-year-old prominent French singer, songwriter, actor and public activist of Armenian descent, will no longer be Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland and permanent representative in the UN headquarters in Geneva. Aznavour will be replaced by Ara Babloyan, an urologic surgeon, who ...
04/12/2017Armenian president visits Public Television
... visited the Public TV Company on Tuesday in connection with its 60th anniversary, the presidential press office reported on Wednesday. Sargsyan toured the company’s divisions and heard the report of the executive director. They talked about The Best Singer new program, which was strongly criticized by public in recent days. Ruben Jangiryan, chairman of the TV Company’s board, that this program will present music of various genres – folk, classic, jazz etc. He said the TV Company will keep its ...
09/28/2016Twenty-five people injured in clashes still undergoing treatment at Yerevan hospitals
... them are still in intensive care units. According to a local edition tert.am, the health of a well-known Armenian pop musician, Yeghishe Petrosian, who was among the demonstrators, has deteriorated sharply. According to his layer Yervand Petrosyan, the singer may get a stroke. "Yesterday, his condition was worse than the day before. He is kept as arrested person being under around the clock police surveillance, according to the lawyer, who added that the singer had had a heart surgery. -0-
08/01/2016President Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences on passing of Ophelia Hambardzumian
... fans,” reads the letter of condolences of the President of Armenia. Ophelia Hambardzumian was born in Yerevan in 1925. From a young age, she was recognized for her beautiful voice. After graduating from a musical college in Yerevan she became a solo-singer for the Ensemble of Folk Instruments of the Radio of Armenia. Her repertoire included classical Armenian music and folk songs. She is especially recognized for her interpretations of Sayat Nova’s songs. -0-
06/14/2016Armenian President commemorates 1.5 millions Armenians killed in the first genocide of the 20th century
... global award that will be given annually to individuals who put themselves at risk to enable others to survive, including Hollywood actor and director George Clooney, who co-chairs the selection committee of the Aurora Prize, and the legendary French singer of Armenian origin Charles Aznavour. In 2015 April Armenia marked the centenary of the Armenian Genocide committed by the government of the Ottoman Turkey in 2015. The Armenian Genocide was the first genocide of the twentieth century. According ...
04/24/2016Gegham Grigoryan, prominent Armenian opera singer, dies at 65
Gegham Grigoryan, a prominent Armenian opera singer, stage manager and art director of the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, died Wednesday aged 65, the Armenian culture ministry’s pres office reported. YEREVAN, March 23. /ARKA/. Gegham Grigoryan, a prominent Armenian opera singer,...
03/23/2016Charles Aznavour to become Commander of the Order of the Crown of Belgium
The famous French singer of Armenian origin Charles Aznavour will be awarded the Belgian Royal Order of the Crown, according to Ciné-Télé-Revue. YEREVAN, November 13. /ARKA/. The famous French singer of Armenian origin Charles Aznavour will be awarded the Belgian ...
11/13/2015Yerevan to host session of La Francophonie
... OIF, pressing international and regional problems. The conference will be followed by an official visit og Michaelle Jean to Armenia. A rich cultural program is prepared for the delegates of the gathering, including a concert by famous French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour on October 10 at Karen Demirchyan Sport-and Concert Complex. Musical groups from France and Haiti will arrive in Armenia to give concerts in Yerevan and Gyumri. The Karen Demirchyan Complex, which will host the ministerial meeting,...
10/05/2015Famous Russian operatic singer gives concert in Nagorno-Karabakh
The famous Russian operatic soprano Lyubov Kazarnovskaya and young singers from her musical academy Voice and Violin were hosted by the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) capital city Stepanakert this past weekend, NKR ministry of culture said. STEPANAKERT, August 31. / ARKA /. The famous Russian operatic soprano Lyubov ...
08/31/2015Charles Aznavour singing in Moscow
Acclaimed French-Armenian singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour is giving a concert on Wednesday in the Russian capital city Moscow, RIA Novosti reported. YEREVAN, April 22. / ARKA /. Acclaimed French-Armenian singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour is giving a concert on ...
04/22/2015Cher calls on Turkish government to acknowledge the genocide of Armenians
World known singer and actress of Armenian descent Cher (Cherilyn Sargsyan) urged the Turkish government to acknowledge the genocide of Armenians. YEREVAN, April 14. /ARKA/. World known singer and actress of Armenian descent Cher (Cherilyn Sargsyan) urged the ...
04/14/2015Serj Tankian welcomes the Pope’s referring to Armenian massacres as “genocide”
Armenian descent solo singer of the American System of a Down rock band Serj Tankian welcomed the statement of Pope Francis about the Armenian genocide at Sunday’s holy mass in the Vatican. YEREVAN, April 13. /ARKA/. Armenian descent solo singer of the American System ...
04/13/2015VTB Bank (Armenia) sponsors release of new album by Eric
A new album by popular Armenian pop singer Eric "Your Traces" was presented today in Yerevan. YEREVAN, April 10. / ARKA /. A new album by popular Armenian pop singer Eric "Your Traces" was presented today in Yerevan. The release of the album was sponsored by VTB ...
04/10/2015Aznavour to give a concert on Armenian genocide centennial in Vatikan
... referring to KAI. YEREVAN, March 18. /ARKA/. World known chansonnier of Armenian origin Charles Aznavour is planning to perform a concert in Vatikan on the Armenian genocide centennial, RIA Novosti reported referring to KAI. According to KAI, the singer will meet Pope Francis on Wednesday and planning to talk about the concert to him. The Pope is well aware of Aznavour’s art and listens to the music by one of the most popular singers among Armenians, said a source close to the Pope. ...
03/18/2015Armenia changes name of its Eurovision entry from “Don’t Deny” to “Face the Shadow”
... may refer to the denial of the genocide in particular. The authors of the song say there is no any political intent behind the song, and the change is made "to strengthen the concept of an anthem of peace, love and unity". Ethnic Armenian singers from five continents and one singer from Armenia itself will represent Armenia in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. Along with the release of the song and its music video, Inga Arshakian of Armenia was unveiled as the final performer of the ...
03/17/2015Armenia releases song entry for Eurovision 2015
Armenia’s Eurovision 2015 song entry, “Don’t Deny,” was released on March 12. YEREVAN, March 13, /ARKA/. Armenia’s Eurovision 2015 song entry, “Don’t Deny,” was released on March 12. Ethnic Armenian singers from five continents and one singer from Armenia itself will represent Armenia in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest that will take place in Vienna this May. Along with the release of the song and its music video, Inga Arshakian of Armenia was ...
03/13/2015Genealogy to premiere ‘Don't Deny’ on March 12 on Armenia’s public TV and on eurovision.tv
... TV and on eurovision.tv. The band comprises Mary-Jean O’Doherty Vasmatzian, who represents Australia; also Stephanie Topalian, Essaï Altounian, Vahe Tilbian and Tamar Kaprelian who represent Asia, Europe, Africa and America respectively. The singer representing Armenia itself will be announced later. Head of the Armenian delegation to the song contest Gohar Gasparyan said the song has been selected internally. ‘We have been collaborating with numerous Armenian composers and lyricists....
03/06/2015Essai Altounian is the first member of the band to represent Armenia at Eurovision 2015 song contest
... member of the band to represent Armenia in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. YEREVAN, February 16. / ARKA /. Essai Altounian is the first member of the band to represent Armenia in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. The well-known French-Armenian singer will represent the continent Europe in the project. Essai is also a songwriter, keyboardist and an actor, the band says on its page in Facebook social networking. Armenia has come up with a new and innovative idea for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest....
02/16/2015Komitas museum-institute opens in Yerevan
... people.” On the occasion of the opening, a solemn ceremony was held at the concert hall of the newly-opened museum. Soghomon Soghomonian, ordained as Komitas, was in 1869 and died in 1935). He was priest, musicologist, composer, arranger, singer, and choirmaster, and is considered the founder of Armenian national school of music. Orphaned at a young age, Komitas was taken to Etchmiadzin, Armenia's religious center, where he received education at the Gevorgian Seminary. Following his ...
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