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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.
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
Concert of “Yerevan” Youth Symphony Orchestra
CultureThe concert of “Yerevan” Youth Symphony Orchestra was held in “Aram Khachatryan” concert hall on February 12. This important project brought together more than 80 students of 24 municipal music and art schools and about 20 students of other educational establishments.
Aram Khachatryan-120 International Festival
CultureWithin the frames of the program dedicated the 120th anniversary of Aram Khachatryan the 11th international festival after the greatest Armenian composer started on November 16. General sponsor of this cultural event is Yerevan Municipality. Five
15th International “ReAnimania” Festival Held in Yerevan
Culture300 animated films and more than 5000 spectators: the 15th International Film and Comics Art Festival was held in Yerevan. This year it was dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Armenian animation and the Centennial of Armenian cinema. The general sponsor of the festival was Yerevan
15th International “ReAnimania” Festival Officially Opens
Culture“ReAnimania” festival marks the 15th anniversary of its establishment. This year it is dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Armenian animation and the centennial of the Armenian cinema. The international animation films and comics art festival brings together numerous film makers
Yerevan International Theatre Festival Kicks off on October 17
CultureYerevan International Theatre Festival is held from October 17 to November 18. The world famous theatres the Odeon (Paris), the Alexandrinky (St. Petersburg) have arrived in Armenia for the fist time. Theatres form the USA, Poland, Georgia are hosted as well. The goal
Tactile Replica of Tamanyan’s General Plan of Yerevan Has Been Created
CultureFrom now on people with vision disorders visiting Yerevan History Museum can familiarize themselves with the tactile replica of Tamanyan’s General Plan of Yerevan. The initiative was carried out due to the inclusive project entitled “Speaking Canvas” of “Sarer” cultural organization with the support of Yerevan Municipality.
Open-air Opera Events Completed with “Opera Gala” Program
CultureThe “Open-air Opera” program has been completed with a gala concert. Armenian and world opera starts were on stage: Veronika Jioeva, Anahit Mkhiteryan, Karina Flores, Margarita Gritskova, Hovhannes Ayvazyan, David Babajants and the eminent Italian conductor Fabio Mastrangelo conducted the orchestra.
Open-air Performance of Opera “Anush”
CultureThe unique program entitled “Open-air Opera” has been held in Yerevan for the first time. The cultural project is an initiative of Yerevan Municipality.