ARAM KHACHATURIAN’S BIRTHDAY TO BE CELEBRATED IN VARIOUS CITIES WITH SIMULTANEOUS CONCERTS

09:57, 15 January, 2013

YEREVAN, JANUARAY 15, ARMENPRESS: Current year 20th century Armenian
prominent and beloved composer Aram Khachaturian’s 110 birthday
celebrations will be hosted in various cities. The Jubilee year will
enable a chance to once again recall and enjoy the best samples of
the great composer’s heritance, Armenpress reports.

The events dedicated to the composer vary: yet a special format has
been elaborated. Khachaturian’s birthday marked on June 6 is scheduled
to be kick off with jubilee concerts possible to be hosted in all
countries and cities. Although Khachaturian is well known out of the
borders of Armenia, according to Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan
mostly separate excerpts from composer’s relevant ballets will be
demonstrated to the public:most symphonies and concerts worthy public
attention remain in the shade.In the opinion of Aram Khachaturian
House-Museum Director Armine Grigoryan each and every composer needs
popularization.Surely we should care no efforts the heritage left by
the composer will be represented to the world as much as possible.

Reportedly the museum has great contribution in this regard. Aram
Khachaturian House-Museum will host various musical evenings in
connection with the Jubilee year.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress