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Komitas’s choral music performed by 250-child choir: 15th contest-festival of Yerevan music and art schools has been completed
CultureThe final gala-concert of the 15th contest-festival of music and art schools of Yerevan took place in “Aram Khachatryan” concert hall. Since 2007 Yerevan Municipality has been holding this festival the aim of which is to ensure proportional development of educational and cultural
Artistic Theatre “Mher Mkrtchyan” Opens after Renovation and Re-equipment
CultureThe Artistic Theatre “Mher Mkrtchyan” has opened its doors after overhauling and re-equipment initiated by Yerevan Municipality. The theatre reopened with the first show of Yevgeny Schwartz’s “An Ordinary Miracle” play. Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan was present at the first show.
Historic Performance: Augustin Hadelich and “Yerevan” Youth Symphonic Orchestra Are on One Stage
CultureHis music is full of breathing. The sound of heart and soul can be heard in it. One of the greatest contemporary musicians, the world-famous violinist, the Grammy awardee Augustin Hadelich was in Yerevan at the invitation of Yerevan Mayor. He performed on one stage with “Yerevan” Youth Symphonic Orchestra.
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“A Blooming Pomegranate from Noah’s Land” exhibition in Xi’an, China
CultureOn the International Day of Museums an exhibition entitled “A Blooming Pomegranate from Noah’s Land” opened in Xi’an city of Shaanxi province of China. 94 exclusive samples from the collection of Yerevan History Museum were on display: traditional national costumes of 18-20 centuries, carpets, silver jewelry, embroidery, utensil
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20th Anniversary of “ARTSAKH” Jazz Band marked with Concert in Yerevan
CultureArtsakh” jazz band marked its 20th anniversary with the concert in Yerevan. Yerevan Municipality showed support to the musicians from Artaskh to have the event arranged.
“Mher Mkrtchyan” Artistic Theatre Renovated and Refurnished
CultureThe municipal artistic theatre “Mher Mkrtchyan” has been renovated and refurnished. Some last details, and it will open its doors. The building of the theatre is in the heart of Yerevan, and it had lots of problems from roof to floor.
English National Ballet to Have a Tour in Yerevan
CultureDear residents and guests of the capital, At the invitation of Yerevan Municipality, English National Ballet is going to perform in Yerevan. The world-famous ballet “Gizelle” staged by Akram Khan will be performed at the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet after A.Spendiaryan on May 10 and 11.
Charles Aznavour’s sculpture by David Minasyan
CultureMore than 60 applications and more than 100 variants of miniatures: the professional jury of the open competition made a choice for the monument to the great chansonnier Charles Aznavour. The work of art entitled “La Boheme” created by David Minasyan got 9 more votes that other variants.
Book Fest in Yerevan
CultureAt the initiative of Yerevan Municipality, the Day of Book was marked at Charles Aznavour square with an open-air book fair.
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Erebuni Museum Stand in Hermitage
CultureThe stand of the historical and archaeological reserve-museum “Erebuni” has opened in the State Hermitage in Saint-Petersburg. Three archeological samples found in the Urartian Mausoleum in Yerevan and in New Armavir are on display. The samples date back to the