Relic of the saint taken to St. Stepanos Church in Abovyan


The relic of St. Stepanos the Protomartyr was taken from the Mother See to Abovyan St. Stepanos Church and stayed there for the believers to see before evening Liturgy.
 

National Academic Theatre Gabriel Sundukyan was renovated


A 7 million Euro agreement was signed between the RA Ministry of Culture and the Austrian consortium Vaagner-Biro with duration of 23 years. Due to this loan commitment by the Government, the National Academic Theatre Gabriel Sundukyan is fully ready to function.
 

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”. 

Premiere of Haro Stepanyan’s piano prelude by Hayk Melikyan


On November 15, piano Hayk Melikyan gave this year’s final solo performance in Komitas Museum-Institute. The concert features compositions created by the 20th century and contemporary composers. The highlight of the night was the premiere of piano prelude authored by Haro Stepanyan, a Soviet time composer. 

Individual exhibition of Karel Zeman opened in the Museum of Yerevan History


On October 18, the individual exhibition of Czech painter, designer Karen Zeman was opened in the Museum of Yerevan History. The compositions of Zeman were exhibited in Armenia for the first time. 

Exhibition in the National Gallery dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Arpenik Nalbandyan


An exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of painter Arpenik Nalbandyan was opened in the National Gallery of Armenia. 

8th International Animation Festival “Reanimania” finalized


This year, around 2200 applications were received from 95 countries to attend 8th Reanimania. During one week of festival, 450 films were screened. Armenian animation films participated in the contest. Films were premiered during the festival, world known animators arrived in Armenia, master classes delivered. 

Exhibition of Tsovinar Tadevosyan’s graphic works opened


Hovhannes Sharambeyan Museum of Folk Arts hosts the exhibition of Tsovinar Tadevosyan’s compositions entitled “Silence of Sea”. 

First concert of Konstantin Orbelyan in the position of Artistic Director of Opera Theatre


The newly-assigned Artistic Director of A. Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre for Opera and Ballet - Konstantin Orbelyan presented his first concert program after assuming the position. 

Jubilee night dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Tatevik Sazandaryan


This year August marked the 100th anniversary of National Artist, opera singer of Armenia and Soviet Armenia Tatevik Sazandaryan. To mark her jubilee, a festive night was organized in A. Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. 

Father Norayr Baghdasaryan awarded


Father Norayr Baghdasaryan was awarded a golden medal of Yerevan City Mayor.