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''Armenian Standard'' Presents the ''Taj Mahal: Armenian Woman and Symbol of India'' in Russian (Video)
  • Culture
  • 2015-03-10 15:37:11

The documentary film ''Taj Mahal: Armenian Woman and Symbol of India" presented to the public in Russian. Taj Mahal — India's greatest attraction, but few know who the woman

Gianluca Marciano. «The orchestra arrived at Al Bustan incredibly well prepared as usual!»
  • Culture
  • 2015-02-27 12:38:05

  The start of the SYOA's concerts within the framework of the Al Bustan International Festival was marked by the performance of "Norma" opera by Vincenzo Bellini. The Youth Orchestra

Another album from the golden collection presented to the music-loving public
  • Culture
  • 2015-02-10 17:15:15

The collection of recordings of the Armenian Public Radio has been enriched with just another digitalized album. As a result of the cooperation between VivaCell-MTS, the RA Ministry of

Представлен трейлер фильма "Тадж-Махал: армянка – душа символа Индии" (видео)
  • Culture
  • 2015-02-09 12:34:18

Трейлер фильма "Тадж-Махал: армянка – душа символа Индии" представлен вниманию зрителей на русском и армянском языках.  Тадж Махал – величайшая достопримечательность Индии, но лишь немногие знают, кем была та женщина,

The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs received the participants of the “Music for Peace” project
  • Culture
  • 2015-02-06 16:37:29

On February 6, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the participants of the international benevolent project “Music for Peace”, who had arrived in

Sergey Smbatyan headed one of the most prestigious orchestras of Russia
  • Culture
  • 2015-02-02 10:47:44

  On January 29 Sergey Smbatyan, the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia performed in Moscow, leading the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra (Music Director

Armenian Composers' Art Festival: the piano compositions by Edgar Hovhannisyan have been presented
  • Culture
  • 2015-01-31 13:24:22

The next concert held within the framework of the 6th Armenian Composers' Art Festival, dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the famous Armenian composer Edgar Hovhannisyan took place on

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the State Pantheon after Komitas
  • Culture
  • 2015-01-29 12:19:27

On January 29 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and the Republic of Armenia President Serzh Sargsyan accompanied by the members of the State Committee Coordinating the Events Dedicated to

“Ars Lunga” Duo and the jubilees of the year
  • Culture
  • 2014-12-17 15:15:23

In the frames of the “Concert in the Foyer” of the National Opera and Ballet Theater and the “Anthology of Armenian Chamber Music” project a concert took place: “Ars

Youth Orchestra’s New Year Surprise: Hayfilm Non-Stop and Cartoon Non-Stop
  • Culture
  • 2014-12-15 11:20:30

The State Youth Orchestra of Armenia continues organizing Non-Stop concert series and this time Hayfilm Non-Stop and Cartoon Non-Stop will be presented to the audience before the New Year

MEETINGS OF THE NKR MINISTER OF CULTURE AND YOUTH AFFAIRS AT THE CITY HALL OF VALENCE
  • Culture
  • 2014-11-20 18:23:52

On November 18, in the framework of her visit to France, NKR Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Narine Aghabalian met with Mayor of Valence Nicolas Daragon at the

4-th WebApricot Pan-Armenian online film festival kicks off
  • Culture
  • 2014-11-18 15:45:43

For the fourth time already the “Golden Apricot” Yerevan International Film Festival and the webtv.am online cultural TV channel launch the “WebApricot” Pan-Armenian Online Film Festival upon the general

Celebration of 145th Anniversary of Great Komitas
  • Culture
  • 2014-10-28 14:02:53

St. Yegishe Armenian Church in London vibrated with a memorable classical concert on October 18, 2014. The Tekeyan Trust of London (TTL), a registered charity since 1979, organised an

President Bako Sahakyan received a group of participants of the Second Artsakh International Poetry Festival being held in capital Stepanakert
  • Culture
  • 2014-10-21 12:43:24

On 21 October President Bako Sahakyan received a group of participants of the Second Artsakh International Poetry Festival being held in capital Stepanakert. President Sahakyan noted with satisfaction that holding

ARMENIAN ORPHAN RUG TO GO ON PUBLIC DISPLAY AT WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER NEXT MONTH
  • Culture
  • 2014-10-16 16:16:47

WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased to announce that the White House is finalizing plans to prominently display the Armenian Orphan Rug, also known as the

World-famous soprano Montserrat Caballe is back in Artsakh
  • Culture
  • 2014-10-13 18:03:05

On October 12, world-famous soprano Montserrat Caballe arrived in Artsakh. On October 14, the singer will give an exclusive concert at Stepanakert Renaissance square, dedicated to the 20th anniversary

Since 2010 VivaCell-MTS has donated AMD 1.340.000.000 to the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia
  • Culture
  • 2014-06-16 16:14:11

VivaCell-MTS is the General Partner of the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia  Since 2010 VivaCell-MTS has donated AMD 1.340.000.000 to the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia    Established 90 years ago by

President Bako Sahakyan partook at the opening ceremony of Yuri Hovhannisyan’s personal exhibition at the Shoushi Arts Center
  • Culture
  • 2014-06-03 16:26:10

On 3 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the opening ceremony of Yuri Hovhannisyan’s personal exhibition at the Shoushi Arts Center. President Sahakyan considered important the organization of

The Fourth International Festival of Young Musicians “New Names” Started
  • Culture
  • 2014-06-02 14:32:38

Upon the initiative of the “New Names” program in Armenia (coordinator, president of the Union of Cultural Workers, Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Armenia Silva Mekinyan)

Bardzrakash St. Gregory Monastery participated in 2014 World Monuments Watch Day on May 26
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-27 14:27:58

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), in cooperation with its General Partner VivaCell-MTS and the World Monuments Fund, participated in a World Monuments Watch

The Aram Khachaturian International Piano Competition is pleased to announce that the names of the 26 participants who have managed to overcome the pre-selection round of the competition are already known
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-19 15:51:57

The Aram Khachaturian International Piano Competition is pleased to announce that the names of the 26 participants who have managed to overcome the pre-selection round of the competition are

The “National Gallery” 10th International Musical Festival kicks off
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-08 16:43:05

The “Arts Gallery” cultural fund, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia, presents the “National Gallery”10th International Musical Festival that will last from

GOLDEN APRICOT Yerevan 11th International Film Festival program presented. VivaCell-MTS is traditionally the General Partner of the Festival
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-06 16:38:50

GOLDEN APRICOT Yerevan International Film Festival presented its 11th edition at a joint press conference held in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia and

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Constantine Orbelyan
  • Culture
  • 2014-04-25 17:12:13

On 25 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Constantine Orbelyan. The telegram runs as follows:  “I have learnt with deep sorrow about the

VivaCell-MTS continues supporting the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia
  • Culture
  • 2014-04-17 16:26:16

The long road of formation always seems easier when it is accompanied by faithful, supporting partners. Since 2010 such kind of friend for the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia

Harutyun Khachatryan’s Film’s World Premiere at Nyon IFF
  • Culture
  • 2014-03-26 14:57:14

On 30 April, the World premiere of the first title of Harutyun Khachatryan’s ENDLESS ESCAPE. ETERNAL RETURN film series “Hayk.Escape” will take place in “Vision du Reel” film festival

Theatre Workers Union of Armenia, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia and the sponsorship of VivaCell-MTS will be holding the annual International Shakespeare Festival after Vahram Papazian
  • Culture
  • 2014-03-19 18:23:12

From March 19 till 22 the Theatre Workers Union of Armenia, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia and the sponsorship of VivaCell-MTS will be holding

P R E S S E M I T T E I L U N G
  • Culture
  • 2014-03-07 15:00:38

Am 6. März verlieh Harutyun Khachatryan, General-Direktor des Golden Apricot  International Film Festivals (GAIFF), Botschafter Morell die Jubiläumsmedaille aus Anlass  der 10. Auflage des Festivals im Jahre 2013. Die Vertreter des

Due to VivaCell-MTS’ general sponsorship the premiere of the new staging of «Karine» operetta took place
  • Culture
  • 2014-01-29 16:28:48

The Friend of Culture VivaCell-MTS has allocated AMD 10 million for the new staging of Tigran Chukhajyan’s immortal operetta.   It’s the third time that Chukhajyan’s masterpiece is on the stage

Bako Sahakyan partook in Paris at the presentation of Montserrat Caballé’s “Armenia and Artsakh – An Isle of Christianity” album
  • Culture
  • 2013-12-13 11:24:27

On 12 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in Paris at the presentation of Montserrat Caballé’s “Armenia and Artsakh – An Isle of Christianity” album. In his speech the

The premiere of “Bridge of Love” musical took place
  • Culture
  • 2013-12-05 16:53:54

  The premiere of “Bridge of Love” musical took place at the State Musical Comedy Theater of Armenia after Hakob Paronyan. The “Bridge of Love” is an attempt to develop the

President received the world famous conductor and violinist Vladimir Spivakov
  • Culture
  • 2013-11-11 14:05:32

  800x527px - 167 Կբ 800x532px - 182 Կբ 800x439px - 168 Կբ         President Serzh Sargsyan received today the world famous conductor and violin player, artistic director and chief conductor of Russia’s National Philharmonic Orchestra Vladimir

New Heights for Sculptor Tokatlian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-10-09 08:49:25

 Like a comet, Raffi Tokatlian burst into the fine art world with his bronze series titled "Myth & Reality". His work has been exhibited in Lebanon, Switzerland, Italy, Japan,

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences on demise of Araks Sarian
  • Culture
  • 2013-09-27 17:41:57

President Serzh Sargsyan sent today a letter of condolences to the Sarian family on demise of Araks Sarian, a renowned musical critic, RA Distinguished Art Worker, the long-time Chairperson

President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Sos Sargsyan
  • Culture
  • 2013-09-27 16:53:45

On 27 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Sos Sargsyan. The letter runs as following: “I have learnt with deep sorrow about the

President Serzh Sargsyan awarded Yuri Bashmet with the Order of Honor
  • Culture
  • 2013-09-12 15:34:40

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received the renowned viola player, conductor, pedagogue, and public figure, the artistic director and chief conductor of the Moscow Soloists Chamber Orchestra and New Russia

Armenia at JATA International Travel Showcase
  • Culture
  • 2013-09-11 15:56:22

On September 12-15, 2013 the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with local travel agencies, will represent Armenia in JATA TABIHAKU International Travel Showcase in Tokyo.    The exhibition, organized by

AMAP Announces the Launch of CULTURe EXchange Platform [CULTUR-EXP] Project
  • Culture
  • 2013-09-09 14:29:25

Armenian Monuments Awareness Project (AMAP) announces the launch of the CULTURe EXchange Platform [CULTUR-EXP] project, which is implemented under the European Union’s Joint Operational Programme “Black Sea Basin 2007-2013”

Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Levon Ananyan, chairman of the Armenia's Union of Writers
  • Culture
  • 2013-09-03 17:45:09

On 3 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Levon Ananyan, chairman of the Armenia's Union of Writers. The letter runs as follows: “We

The concert of the Italian International Festival Musica Riva, dedicated to the 110th anniversary of Aram Khachaturian
  • Culture
  • 2013-07-31 14:21:33

  On July 30 the Italian International Festival Musica Riva presented Armenian music. State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, headed by the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Sergey Smbatyan, performed at

President sent a congratulatory message to Konstantin Orbelian on his 85th birth anniversary
  • Culture
  • 2013-07-29 11:21:53

President Serzh Sargsyan sent today a congratulatory message to the composer Konstantin Orbelian on his 85th birth anniversary. Serzh Sargsyan highly praised K. Orbelian’s input to the development, enrichment

President Serzh Sargsyan congratulated Perch Zeituntsian on the occasion of his 75th birth anniversary
  • Culture
  • 2013-07-19 00:00:49

President Serzh Sargsyan had today a telephone conversation with the writer and publicist Perch Zeituntsian and congratulated him on his 75th birth anniversary. Serzh Sargsyan highly praised the contribution

From July 3-8 2013 Artsakh State Chamber Choir “Mrakats” participated in the 4th International Sacred Music Choir Festival & Competition “Laudate Dominum”, organized by “Gratulationes” in Vilnius
  • Culture
  • 2013-07-11 17:37:13

From July 3-8 2013 Artsakh State Chamber Choir “Mrakats” participated in the 4th International Sacred Music Choir Festival & Competition “Laudate Dominum”, organized by “Gratulationes” in Vilnius. 10 choirs from

Bako Sahakyan received a group of participants and organizers of the 3rd International Festival of Young Performers of Classical Music “Tnjre”
  • Culture
  • 2013-07-03 19:59:08

On 3 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of participants and organizers of the 3rd International Festival of Young Performers of Classical Music “Tnjre”. The Head of

Everyone is invited to a music festival in Artsakh!
  • Culture
  • 2013-07-01 18:12:08

Everyone is invited to a music festival in Artsakh!   From July 1-8, 2013 Artsakh will host the 3rd International festival of young performers of classical music "TNJRE" organized by the

Anthology of Armenian Chamber Music – a new project for music-lovers
  • Culture
  • 2013-06-27 12:35:57

The cooperation between the “Ars Lunga” duo and VivaCell-MTS helped the new Anthology of Armenian Chamber Music collection – a unique project in form and content – come to

President Serzh Sargsyan received the Spanish writer Gonzalo Guarch
  • Culture
  • 2013-06-24 14:28:56

President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Spanish writer Gonzalo Guarch whose Russian edition of the three documentary novels on the Armenian Genocide were presented yesterday in Yerevan. The trilogy

State Youth Orchestra of Armenia has become a member of International Artist Managers’ Association
  • Culture
  • 2013-06-20 17:57:24

  State Youth Orchestra of Armenia has become a member of International Artist Managers’ Association (IAMA). IAMA is the only worldwide association in the field of management of classical music. It

The second round of the 9th Aram Khachaturian International Competition was launched
  • Culture
  • 2013-06-10 16:26:34

On June 10 the second round of the 9th Aram Khachaturian International Competition was launched. 9 cellists will perform: Kotsiolis Giorgos (Greece), Lomakov Georgiy (Ukraine), Navasardian Michael (Armenia), Ionita

Interview with soloist Nariné Dellalian, violinist of the National Symphonic Orchestra of Portugal
  • Culture
  • 2013-06-07 17:42:26

By Arthur Ghukasian -You are the daughter of the talented Armenian composer Harutyun Dellalian. How much do you attribute choosing art as your profession to your father? What role did