Franco-Armenian singer, composer and producer Esai Altounian Essaï AltounianOfficially became a knavalier of the French Order of Arts and Literature (Ordre des Arts et des Lettres). This is a prestigious award from the French...
Franco-Armenian singer, composer and producer Esai Altounian Essaï AltounianOfficially became a knavalier of the French Order of Arts and Literature (Ordre des Arts et des Lettres). This is a prestigious award from the French Ministry of Culture, which is given for outstanding contribution to the development of art and...
TUMO will mark 15 years of remarkable impact and growth, from a single center in Yerevan into a global movement that now reaches more than 35,000 teens every week, counts over 100,000 alumni, and spans a network of centers and TUMO Boxes across Armenia and 13 other countries. The...
The Bayerische Staatsoper stage prepares for deep psychological intensity. As part of this year’s festival, Asmik Grigorian brings her acclaimed portrayal of Lady Macbeth to Munich on 02 & 05 July 2026 Grigorian has effectively redefined this iconic Verdi role, trading the traditional “villain” archetype for a raw, harrowing...
Author of ‘Bel Canto,’ ‘The Dutch House’ and ‘Whistler’ Will Be Awarded Prize at National Book Festival The Library of Congress has announced that the 2026 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction will be awarded to Ann Patchett at the National Book Festival on Aug. 22. The annual Prize for...
German cellist Cosima Regina Federle has been awarded First Prize at the 2026 Khachaturian International Competition. As a result of her victory, she received a monetary award equivalent to 10,000 USD, as well as important international performance opportunities, including appearances on prestigious stages and participation in new professional projects....
June 23-28, 2026Armenia, Yerevan In June, Armenia will again host a unique educational event for the region: the Academy for Young Conductors by Maestro Vasily Petrenko for the second time. Founded in 2024, this initiative once again brings together the Music Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (the UK)...
The closing gala concert of the Khachaturian International Competition took place at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, during which the names of the competition laureates were announced and the official award ceremony was held. The First Prize was awarded to Cosima Regina Federle (Germany), the Second Prize to Bogdan...
Conference and Exhibition Separated by both distance and time — over 2,000 kilometers from the medieval Armenian capital of Ani and 981 years after its fall — Budapest became a site of renewed reflection on the city’s enduring memory. On March 19, 2026, the opening of the exhibition “Ani:...
The wonderful young pianist Eva Gevorgyan writes about this: “I am endlessly grateful to receive the Prix Serdang! I greatly value your trust and support, and am beyond grateful for this opportunity! To be awarded this fantastic award is a great honor and privilege. I am deeply grateful. “...
Prague, 8 June 2026 | The 81st edition of the Prague Spring International Music Festival has reported 98% occupancy across its venues, a full three percentage points higher than in 2025. A total of 30,500 tickets were sold for 36 concerts, 6 masterclasses and 9 workshops with paid admission....
