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Opening of “Credo” Center and presentation of havatamq.amThe launching of “Credo” spiritual-cultural center functioning adjacent to St. Grigor Lusavorich Church of Yerevan was announced in Narekatsi Art Union. Presentation of havatamq.am also took place.
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Establishment and future plans of the spiritual center “Credo”The spiritual center “Credo” of the Mother Cathedral of St. Grigor Lusavorich organized a series of events entitled “Towards God, towards love”. The initiative is taken by Father HakobKhachatryan, the spiritual pastor of the Church.
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Creative industries are promoted in the countryThe project held in the country for the last two years aims to promote the development of creative industries. With the support of the European Union, the project “Heritage Crafts - Common Platform for Development" is implemented in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. The cost of the project in Armenia is 138 thousand Euros, of which 108 thousand Euros in provided by the European Union. The project is initiated by Georgia.
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Hover Choir Album of Komitas Patarag (Liturgy)“The Armenian Patarag (Liturgy) arraged by Komitas is one of the epic examples of the Armenian spiritual music”. The statement was made by Mher Navoyan, music expert, on the occasion of the release of Komitas Patarag album by Hover Chamber Choir. The recording was made in Vem Studio, released in Germany with the support of “Flora Famili Faundation”.
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The project “Penderecki Days in Armenia” was finalizedState Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia had a performance with Krzysztof Penderecki in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. This concert made the finale of the project “Penderecki Days in Armenia”. On the occasion of 80th anniversary of the world-known composer, conductor, four concerts were held in Yerevan.
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Investment of Jim Torosyan in the architectural heritage of ArmeniaLast week, national USSR architect, academician Jim Torosyan passed away. Renowned intellectual left a huge trace on the architectural heritage of country. A wide range of Churches, buildings of state and health institutions were constructed with his plans. Jim Torosyan is also the author of numerous sculptures and monuments.
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Architect Jim Torosyan passed awayOn January 5, at the age of 87, the renowned architect Jim Torosyan passed away. On January 8, at St. Hovhannes Church of Kond, under the presidency of Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, a Requiem Mass was offered.
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“Vienna Gala” in the Opera and Ballet TheatreTraditions of Viennese Ball in Armenia. On December 20, the concert “Vienna Gala” was on the stage of Opera and Ballet Theatre. The Orchestra of the Theatre was led by the Austrian conductor Wolfgang Gros.
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Ministry of Culture finalized the outcomes of 2013 activitiesThe cultural year was finalized in Aram Khachaturian House-Museum. Main events of the year were covered by the Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan and Ralf Yirikian, General Manager of VivaCell-MTS. During 2013, the works of Aram Khachaturian were presented in a number of countries of the world over in about 100 concerts. Reforms were introduced in a number of areas of the sector, festivals and conferences were held.
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Musical Bridge Armenia-USA in the Opera and Ballet TheatreDecember 16 was announces as the day of Musical Bridge Armenia-USA in the A. Spendiarian Opera and Ballet National Academic Theatre. The premiere of ballet music of the composer Edward Sadoyan “Narekatsi – Voice to God” was presented.
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Exhibition of Aida Hambardzumyan in the State Museum of NatureState Museum of Nature exhibits the works of graphic designer/artist Aida Hambardzumyan.
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Shota Khachatryan deprived of his studio and apartmentThe students of the painter Shota Azati Khachatryan – Shakh, voice the desperate situation of their teacher.
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