YEREVAN, August 19 (Noyan Tapan). American-Armenian actress Mary-Roze Abusefian (Lusine Shiraz) thinks that the organization of "One Nation, One Culture" first Pan-Armenian festival is a fine idea, but she doesn't agree
YEREVAN, August 18 (Noyan Tapan). An exhibition-sale of books was organized in Charles Aznavour square of Yerevan on August 18 within the framework of the "One Nation, One Culture" first Pan-Armenian
YEREVAN, August 18 (Noyan Tapan). "We communicate with the cultures of different nations, but our spirit is Armenian, and we always remain Armenians." Salpi Tarargchian, an actress of the Petros Adamian
YEREVAN, August 18 (Noyan Tapan). Exhibition of more than 70 models of the buildings projected and built by 24 Armenian architects from Armenia, Turkey, Iran, Canada and Lebanon was organized in the
YEREVAN, August 18 (Noyan Tapan). An exhibition of the canvases and sculptures of six Syrian-Armenian art critics Hrazdan Tokmajian, Arto Hambartsumian, Zaven Partagchian, Vigen Sharoyan, Vrezh Kasuni and Vardges Parsumian was
YEREVAN, August 12 (Noyan Tapan). The children's-junior theatrical festival "Nran Hatik" will be held in Yerevan on August 14-22 within the framework of the first Pan-Armenian festival "One Nation, One Culture".
YEREVAN, August 12 (Noyan Tapan). The presentation of the new CD of the author's song entitled "Mtorumner" ("Thoughts") of Marine Ales will be held on August 18. It is performed by Shushan
YEREVAN, August 11 (Noyan Tapan). The Armenian delegation also participated in the festival "Let's Change World for the Better" held in the "Artek" international camp from July 15 to August 4.
YEREVAN, August 11 (Noyan Tapan). The first issue of the "Literary Criticism" periodical was released upon the initiative of the Institute of Literary Criticism after M. Abeghian and the Writers'
YEREVAN, August 9 (Noyan Tapan). "The Council on Cultural Issues established by the July 16 decree of RA President Robert Kocharian will deepen the crisis of the Armenian cultural life still more,
STEPANAKERT, August 6 (Noyan Tapan). Various cultural events will be held during 10 days in Nagorno Karabakh, as well as in Armenia within the framework of the "One Nation, One Culture" traditional
YEREVAN, August 3 (Noyan Tapan). Today culture and art workers of Armenia aren't protected by the law and right elaboration and right application of laws are necessary for development of the professional
YEREVAN, August 3 (Noyan Tapan). Khoren Abrahamian, People's Artist of the USSR, has returned to the Yerevan National Academic Theater after G. Sundukian. RA Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs
STEPANAKERT, August 3 (Noyan Tapan). The "Karabakh" documentary (60-minute film) jointly shot by the Georgian and Abkhaz cinematographs was shown in Shushi and Stepanakert recently. The ramifications of the Karabakh
YEREVAN, August 2 (Noyan Tapan). Rudolf Kharatian, the Artistic Director of the "Arka" Washington ballet group, is going to stage the "Khachkar" ballet dedicated to Grigor Narekatsi, the great Armenian poet and
STEPANAKERT, August 2 (Noyan Tapan). Lately the "Karabakh" 60-minute documental film of Georgian and Abkhazian cinematographic workers has been shown in Shushi and Stepanakert. The film, the main heroes of which are
YEREVAN, June 30, (Noyan Tapan). The 70th anniversary of the Writer's Union of Armenia is an important refuge which enables to give a meanning once again and to re-estimate fairly and impartially
YEREVAN, June 30 (Noyan Tapan). Alexander Treger, a famous American violinist, conductor and pedagogue, performed with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia with the only concert on June 25 (pianist Tigran Mesropian performed
YEREVAN, June 30 (Noyan Tapan). The American "Chronos" classic quartette performed with the only concert at the Yerevan Concert Hall after Aram Khachaturian on June 29. The Musical Informational Center of Armenia
YEREVAN, June 30, (Noyan Tapan). The art lover community of Armenia gave the last farewell to Professor Tigran Lovonian, RA People's Artist, laureate of state award and a famous singer.
YEREVAN, June 29 (Noyan Tapan). The presentation of the "World as a Wheel" book of Kim Bakshy, a famous Russian writer and dramatist, took place at the Armenian Society of Relations with
YEREVAN, June 29 (Noyan Tapan). The 13th volume of the collected works of Komitas, great Armenian composer, will be published at the end of this year. The Institute of Arts prepared it
YEREVAN, June 29 (Noyan Tapan). RA President Robert Kocharian sent a telegram of condolences to Gohar Gasparian on the occasion of the death of her husband Tigran Levonian, a People's Artist of
YEREVAN, June 28 (Noyan Tapan). 68-year-old Tigran Levonian, RA People's artist, professor, died after a hard, long illness. In 1946 his family immigrated from Beyrut to Armenia.
YEREVAN, June 21 (Noyan Tapan). The 3rd volume of the "History of Armenian Architecture" consisting of 6 volumes prepared for publication by the Institute of Arts of RA National Acedemy of Sciences
YEREVAN, June 24 (Noyan Tapan). The presentation of two versions of the "Akhtamar" musical film shot by Hovhannes Hovhannisian on the basis of the vocal-symphonic poem of Sirvard Garamanuk, Constantinople composer
YEREVAN, June 25 (Noyan Tapan). The American Chronos classical quarter will perform at the "Aram Khachaturian" concert hall of Yerevan June 29. The Yerevan concert of the famous quartet that arrived in
YEREVAN, June 21 (Noyan Tapan). Photo-stories describing demolition and dismantling, the resettlement of people, the fortunes of the constructions of historic and cultural value during the construction of Northern Avenue were presented
YEREVAN, June 21 (Noyan Tapan). Hovik Hoveyan, RA Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs, violating the "vow of silence" during 100 days, made a statement at June 21 "forced" press conference refuting
YEREVAN, June 18 (Noyan Tapan). On June 15, newly appointed RA Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs called Gohar Harutiunian, Director-Founder of the House-Museum of Aram Khachaturian, to the Ministry and demanded
YEREVAN, June 15 (Noyan Tapan). 60 films from 25 countries will participate in the first international "Gold Apricot" film-festival organized in Yerevan from June 30 to July 4. Tens of native and
YEREVAN, June 11 (Noyan Tapan). Over 40 works of sculptor Tereza Mirzoyan, an honored art worker, were presented at the exhibition opened at the Painters' Union of Armenia in Yerevan on
YEREVAN, June 10 (Noyan Tapan). The "Armenian-Persian Literary Relations" symposium was held with the participation of the Armenian and Iranian intellectuals on June 10 within the framework of the forum dedicated to
YEREVAN, June 10 (Noyan Tapan). The new group of folk instruments has been established in Yerevan. Kamanchist Norair Davtian, Ph.D. of the Yerevan State Conservatory, is the Conductor and Artistic Director
YEREVAN, June 9 (Noyan Tapan). 171 musical, art and children's-junior creative centers operated in Armenia in 2003. 26 of them operated in Yerevan. According to the RA National Statistical Service, 12
YEREVAN, June 8 (Noyan Tapan). Sos Petrosian, the former director of the Yerevan State Circus, was restored to his old post on the May 31 decision of the court of first
YEREVAN, June 7 (Noyan Tapan). The US Embassy in Armenia and the "Renascence" Chamber Ensemble Foundation organized the contest of young pianists dedicated to the 100th birthday of famous pianist Vladimir
YEREVAN, June 7 (Noyan Tapan). 23-year old violinist-virtuoso Jake Libek from Great Britain performed at the "Aram Kachaturian" big concert hall on June 4 for the first time. He performed
YEREVAN, June 3 (Noyan Tapan). On June 3, the Artsakh State Dance Ensemble departed to France for participation in the celebration of the 80th jubilee of the "Artsiv" Youth Union
YEREVAN, June 2 (Noyan Tapan). The international competition of violinists after Aram Khachaturian will be held in Yerevan from May 30 to June 6, 2005. Violinists aged 16-32 from Armenia, the United
YEREVAN, May 21 (Noyan Tapan). The first posthumous exhibition of painter Vruyr Galstian opened at the Union of Painters of Armenia May 21. Chairman of the Union Karen Aghamanian said the exhibition
YEREVAN, May 20 (Noyan Tapan). Production of 20 out of 25 films left incomplete from 1997-2003 in "Armenmfilm" and "Hayk" film studios was finished. Production of the rest of the films in
YEREVAN, May 20 (Noyan Tapan). "This is a book about real and impossible love, the story of one-sided tragic love existing in all times." Hasmik Charents, a poetess, gave such characteristics to
YEREVAN, May 19 (Noyan Taan). On May 19, the exhibitions of Sargis (Sargis Zabunian), a modern French-Armenian talented painter, one of the outstanding figures of conceptual art, under the "Inside" and "Reflection
YEREVAN, May 19 (Noyan Tapan). Sos Petrosian, Director of the Yerevan State Circus, is relieved of his post. Andreas Srapian, former head adviser of the Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs,
YEREVAN, May 19 (Noyan Tapan). Ruben Asatrian, the conductor of the philharmonic orchestra of Armenia, told NT's correspondent that Sona Barseghian and Anush Nikoghosian, students of the Yerevan musical school after P.
YEREVAN, May 18 (Noyan Tapan). The sixth republican contest of young violinists and violoncellists after Avet Gabrielian and Sargis Aslamazian will start at the Yerevan musical school after Sayat Nova on May
YEREVAN, MAY 12, (Noyan Tapan). The collections, pictures, English, French, Russian and Persian translations of the works of Daniel Varouzhan, a classic of the Western Armenian literature, were presented at the exhibition
YEREVAN, MAY 12, (Noyan Tapan). Probably, the new elections to the vacant post of secretary of Union of Writers of Armenia will not be held, since the 14th assembly of the
YEREVAN, May 11 (Noyan Tapan). The Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs has become obsolete long ago and is an unnecessary structure. Hakob Ghazanchian, Artistic Director of Yerevan Theatre of Young Spectator,
YEREVAN, May 11 (Noyan Tapan). The May 10 jubilee arrangement organized at the Theatre Workers' Union of Armenia was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of David Malian, People's Artist of Soviet Union.
YEREVAN, May 11 (Noyan Tapan). Two out of four prizes of the "Vidlunya" international theater festival on monoplays held in Kiev on April 21-26 were given to Armenian actors Haik Zorikian
YEREVAN, May 6 (Noyan Tapan). An exhibition of works of modern Artsakh artists dedicated to the 12th anniversary of liberation of Shushi and formation of the NKR Defense Army will be
YEREVAN, May 5 (Noyan Tapan). The "Arsenal" international film-festival will be held in Riga in September. Two Armenian films will also be presented at the festival: "Zhano, or in Search of Paradise"
YEREVAN, May 4 (Noyan Tapan). As of today, applications for 130 films from 25 countries were submitted for participation in the "Golden Apricot" first international film-festival to be held in Yerevan
YEREVAN, May 03 (Noyan Tapan). The Tekeyan company (formerly "Nork" theater") appeared before the public with Hrant Matevosian's "Autumn Sun" performance on May 2, after a three-year break. RA state prizewinner,
YEREVAN, May 3 (Noyan Tapan). It's already the second year Armenia participates in the international action organized by the Ministry of Culture of France in May, in which museums of different countries
YEREVAN, May 03 (Noyan Tapan). Karen Shahgaldian, an Armenian talented violinist, Moscow dweller, winner of international competitions, will perform in Armenia a solo beneficial concert. Twenty seven years old violinist will play the
YEREVAN, May 03 (Noyan Tapan). The exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Mkrtich Sargasian opened at the Public Library of Armenia. The exhibition includes the selection of his pieces, articles publicated
YEREVAN, May 3 (Noyan Tapan). The "Documentalist" film of film-maker Harutiun Khachatrian was also presented during the sixth annual festival "Intependent Cinema", which was held in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina,
YEREVAN, April 29 (Noyan Tapan). A memorandum on cultural cooperation was signed between RA Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Culture of Finnland. Ambassador of Finnland
YEREVAN, April 29 (Noyan Tapan). The performance of the "Giselle" ballet dedicated to freedom-fighter Gevorg Hambardzumian's memory took place at the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after Al. Spendiarian on
YEREVAN, April 29 (Noyan Tapan). The exhibition of Valentin Sidorov, USSR People's Artist, Chairman of Russian Artists' Union, titled "On warm earth" opened Apr 28 in Yerevan within the framework of the
YEREVAN, April 28 (Noyan Tapan). Within the framework of the April 19-27 National Library Week, the US Embassy in Armenia donated CDs of the collection of 400 periodicals to the Armenian National
YEREVAN, April 28 (Noyan Tapan). The solemn ceremony of closing the National Library Week was held at the Children's Library after Khnko Aper on April 27. The week was organized by RA
YEREVAN, April 27 (Noyan Tapan). Hamo Sahian Scientific and Cultural Center released "I Didn't Know Why" CD on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of great poet Hamo Sahian.
YEREVAN, April 27 (Noyan Tapan). Days of Russian Culture are being held in Armenia on April 26-30. They were initiated by RA Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs and the Ministry of
YEREVAN, April 27 (Noyan Tapan). RA President Robert Kocharian issued a made a message on the occasion of the Days of Russian Cultural being held in Armenia. The message text provided
YEREVAN, April 27 (Noyan Tapan). 15 historical monuments were restored in Armenia within the past five years: Marmashen, Yereruk, Kecharis, Karmravori and other churches, as well as Zvartnots cathedral and the roof
YEREVAN, April 21 (Noyan Tapan). The "Law and Society" sixth international film festival of documentaries will start in Moscow on April 22. According to the Information Center of the Fund for
YEREVAN, April 19 (Noyan Tapan). "One Nation, One Culture" Pan-Armenian cultural festival will start at the stadium after Vagen Sargsian in Yerevan on August 14. Numerous cultural groups and individual performers
YEREVAN, April 19 (Noyan Tapan). "The phenomenon is painful, I think this medal and order are state prizes symbolizing the poetess's merits, and they shouldn't be returned," RA Minister of Culture
YEREVAN, April 19 (Noyan Tapan). Russian cultural days in Armenia will start with gala-concerts at the Cultural Center after Karen Demirchian on May 26. According to the Press Office of the RA
YEREVAN, April 19 (Noyan Tapan). RA Minister of Culture Tamar Poghosian said during her April 19 news conference that according to the RA government's decision, the Sardarapat Ethography and National Liberation
YEREVAN, April 19 (Noyan Tapan). Yerevan Puppet Theatre after H.Tumanian will take part in two international festivals this fall. According to Ruben Babayan, Artistic Director of the Theatre, in September the
YEREVAN, April 15 (Noyan Tapan). On the birthday of Hamo Sahian, Apr 14, representatives of intelligentsia visited the Yerevan Pantheon after Komitas to pay tribute to the memory of the Armenian great
YEREVAN, April 15 (Noyan Tapan). A decision was made on establishing "One Nation, One Culture" Foundation at the Apr 14 sitting of the RA government. According to RA government's PR Dept, the
YEREVAN, April 15 (Noyan Tapan). "Golden Abricot" international film festival will be held in Yerevan from Jun 30 to Jul 4. According to the Fund for Cultural Development, the purpose of
YEREVAN, April 15 (Noyan Tapan). An exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Arshil Gorky (Vostanik Adoyan), a prominent Armenian painter of the XX century, opened at the Union of Artists
YEREVAN, April 14 (Noyan Tapan). The Association of Cinema Critics and the Union of Writers of Armenia have initiated now the 3rd discussion directed at the elaboration of a cultural policy. The
YEREVAN, April 13 (Noyan Tapan). The State Dance Ensemble of Armenia led by Suren Chanchurian is successfully performing in United Arab Emirates for the first time within the framework of cultural cooperation
YEREVAN, April 12 (Noyan Tapan). Traditional "Children's-Youth Book Week" was restored upon the initiative of the Writers' Union of Armenia in Yerevan. This time it was held on April 5-9. Presentation
YEREVAN, April 9 (Noyan Tapan). The State Dance Ensembel of Armenia headed by Suren Chanchurian, RA honorary artist, will participate in the first cultural festival to be held in the
YEREVAN, April 9 (Noyan Tapan). The list of the scientific and cultural programs implemented with support of the Armenia Foundation was replenished with two other programs: the introduction of AREV system
YEREVAN, April 9 (Noyan Tapan). The "Artfilm" picture gallery will be hosting Charlie Chaplin's Marathon in Armenia on April 16, the birthday of the prominent actor and film-maker of the 20th
French ambassador to Armenia Anri Reno presented three Armenian lecturers Anahit Gasparyan from French University in Armenia, Zaven Harutyunyan from Yerevan State University and Naira