«NATIONAL GALLERY» INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL IN SEPTEMBER

In his talk with Panorama.am correspondent festival founder Mariam Shahinyan informed about the “National Gallery” third musical festival to kick off in Yerevan from September 20 to 30. She mentioned about seven concerts named “RETURN” to be held within the frameworks of the festival. As regards to M.Shahinyan’ words 10 Armenian musicians composing in the Diaspora will participate in the festival. The name “RETURN” is symbolizes the return of Armenian composers from five European countries. Musician Levon Muradyan will arrive to Armenia from Portugal and Karen Harutyunyan from Belgium. Musicians from France , Germany and Spain will also participate in the festival.

To her compared with the previous festivals held only at the National Gallery of Armenia , the 3rd festival will be held in different concert halls, among them Aram Khachatryan hall,Chamber Music Hall named after Komitas and more. SSSR people’s artist and composer Edward Mirzoyan will be the festival fine arts council chair. Among the council are composer Tigran Mansuryan , National Gallery Director Paravon Mirzoyan, pianist Svetlana Navasardyan and choirmaster Aram Gharabekyan and some others. The first phase of this year’s festival took place from April 20 to June 20. Famous Italian “Prometeo” quartet, prominent violoncellist Denis Zhdanov from Berlin, Armenian born in London Alexander Chaushyan played with the “Narekatsi” Art Union chamber music group. The “National Gallery” festival has started to work since 2005. The festival is supported by the Ministry of Culture and Youth with the help of the “ARMENIA” Pan-Armenian Fund.