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| AREVNER AT THE SQUARE OF INDEPENDENCE |
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This day “Arevner” ensemble was having a 1 hour long concert at the the Square of Independence. The audience was different- children and adult strolling in festive Yerevan, Armenians who had come from different regions and countries. All of them were not only listening to “Arevner” but also joined their rhythms with joy. |
| AREVNER AT THE 20 TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEKEYAN CENTRE |
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“Arevner” greeted the founders of the centre and guests from Diaspora at 20th anniversary of Tekeyan Centre’s foundation in Yerevan. |
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| AREVNER IN CANADA |
| Armen Divanyan’s ensemble “Arevner” 26 April-10 May was invited by Apostolic Armenian church of Canada to have concerts. The concerts and and meeting were held in Montreal, Laval and Oakville Ontario. Main two concerts took part on May 1 in “Vanier” Auditorium hall and on May 7 in Oakville Ontario church hall. All the days of this tour “Arevner”’s alumni were in the centre of attention of the Armenian diaspora, especially by His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan, and also Der Vazgen, Der Myron, Der Serob. “Arevner” ,made time to be at the churches Montreal St. Gregory Armenian Church, Laval Holly Cross Church, St.Vardan Armenian Church in Mississauga and St. Gregory Armenian first Church in St. Ketrin.and sang everywhere Makar Ekmalyan’s “Pray”. Project of the Montreal concert and meetings were realized by the efforts of cultural Union “Menk” founded by the people, born and educated in Armenia. “Arevner” visited also Armenian “Alex Manoukyan”, “Narek” well khnown colleges and sang for the pupils. They were invited by main unions in Montreal /Quebec/ : Baregortcakan, Polsahayer, Ramkavarner, Community Center. Armenian diaspora of Oakville Toronto met “Arevner” with same warmth and attention. The indelible impression got from the Niagara Falls was the brightest for the children. Biodom, Ollimpic, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, St. Joseph Catholic Church and Toronto port also were memorable. “Arevner” had a chance to be in the Quebec Municipality and got acquainted with Sen Loran Mayor Alan de Suzan and Montreal Mayor’s mate Harutiun Shitilyan. They had a pic in the famous balcony where general Charle de Golle declared Quebec independent. Due to “Arevner” s meeting and concerts not only Canadian children were enthusiastic. The children watched “Arevner”’s activity wjth the help of the website or Satellite TV. They really want to learn “Arevner” s whole repertoire now and in the near future see them once again in Canada in the near future. Ensemble “Arevner” returned to Armenia with the sanctification of the Bishop and Armenian Apostolic Church. His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan gifted them the St. Gregory Church’s Souvenire Cross and Memorable Silver Medale. You can soon learn more information of this tour watching TV film “Arevner in Canada”. See the pictures on our site Gallery… |
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Artistic director of the encemble “AREVNER”, composer Armen Divanyan met with "Manana" Center ’s young journalists, he answered all their questions. Explained them all the feathers of directing kid’s music group.He was excited about their knowledge and creative approach. You can learn more about young journalist’s, photographer’s , animator’s and activities at “MANANA” center by visiting their website:
www.mananacenter.org
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| The concert dedicated to the Armenian Army
January 28 Armen Divanyan’s “Arevner” ensemble took part in the concert dedicated to the Armenian Army which took place in National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Al. Spendiaryan. The president of the republic of Armenia, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenian His Holiness Karekin II, the prime-minister, other officials and militaries were present at this concert. The military choir and the orchestra of Armenian Ministry of Defense joint “Arevner”s soloists. The song “Poqrik zinvorik” composed by Marine Haroutyunyan was sung .This is one of the most favorite songs of “Arevner”s program. |
| Four memorable evenings on the stage of favorite theatre
January 10-13 Armen Divanyan’ s “Arevner” sang at the Anita Hakhverdyan’ s author concerts. Famous pop stars and singers of various generations of the Armenian State Song Theatre also took part in these concerts. .”Arevner” performed a song called “Snow” from Artur Grigoryan’s child musical. The lyrics of the whole musical were also written by Anita Hakhverdyan. |
| New Year in the Republic Square
December 31- January 6 “Arevner” represented joyful and fun concerts to the children and adults gathered at the Republic Square |
| AREVNER IN SYRIA |
Armen Divanyan’s “Arevner” ensemble was invited to Syria on December 20-22 by the Hamazgayin Cultural Community. Both children and adults were looking forward to “Arevner”’s concert because they were aware of the program and watched the ensemble’s activity on satellite television. As it turned out during the meetings, group’s songs were taught in educational institutions of Aleppo. On December 21 the ensemble was at Haykazyan and Sahakian schools, kindergartens where children received the singers by singing songs about New Year and Santa Claus. Many of them also were present at the “Zavaryan” hall to listen enjoy “Arevner”’s whole concert on December 22 at noon. Hamazgayin’s dance group "Shushi" headed by Suzan Mirzoyan also took part in concerts of Aleppo. During the whole concert Armenian children living in Syria danced and sang, so at the end of it they didn’t want to leave and wanted the ensemble to continue the concert. The audience of different ages attended the evening concerts on December 21 and 22 and listened to the concert showing warm attitude and even singing some songs with the exact words. A visit to the ancient Fortified citadel made the 2 days spent in Aleppo unforgettable. This inaccessible structure surrounded by the river in both sides many centuries ago made an incredible impression on the whole team. Throughout the history it was reigned by both Christian and Islamic kings. The Armenian king Tigran the Great also ruled this fortress for six years.”Arevner” tried to catch his breath in the king hall. At the end of the walk there was a wish to dance “Kochari” on the amphitheater stage of the fortress city. See these photos by clicking “Arevner in Syria” |
| AREVNER IN LEBANON |
Armen Divanyan’s “Arevner” ensemble was invited to Lebanon on December 23-28 by the Hamazgayin Cultural Community. On December 25 and 26 the ensemble performed in the “Hovhannes Poghosyan” hall. As those in Aleppo, in the concerts in Beirut also took part Hamazgayin’s famous children groups: Zakar Keshishyan’s “Karkach” choir and the dance group “Gayane” headed by Andranik Grigoryan. Well-known intellectuals in Beirut, state officials and clergymen attended the concert. Antilias’ Bishop KHacherian and the Mayor of Burj Hammoud Andranik Meserlian honored the concert by their presence. Initially Lord's prayer was sung during which the audience standing. At the end of the concert AREVNER and KARKACH sang joint Armen Martirosyan’s “Karmir, kapuyt, ciranaguyn”and Armen Divanyan’s“Hayastan”songs. Due to the enthusiastic members of Hamazgayin Community four days of this trip became splendid and the concerts passed greatly. Many meetings, fun parties and dances were planned in schools, Barsegh Kanachyan’s musical school. Such events were planned when singers had free time. All the children made friends with each other. Arevner visited the most amazing place of Lebanon - JEITA mountain cave. They also visited Byblos coastal museum-memorial ruined by earthquakes, where high columns can be seen, the audience’s and the stage places and the school. Hot, sunny weather let the singers tour on the boat along Mediterranean Sea. On December 26, since the morning “Arevner ” were in Antelias Museum, saw the memorial built in of the genocide victims and participated in Sunday's liturgy. See these photos by clicking “Arevner in Lebanon”. |
| AREVNER IN BULGARIA |
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From June 16-30 “Arevner” participated in International Folk festival, which took place in Bulgaria. Armenian folk was represented at this international festival. Audience were inhabitants of Primorsko, Bulgarian little town, which is already festival town, where groups from 20 different countries were invited. |
Most of the participants were surprised that though Arevner is a pop-group, it also manages to represent such a different genre as folk is . Bulgarian audience best liked the Armenian song “Hanik-nanik” , which was singing “Arevner” vocal Septet , and every other day they wondered , if this song was in the program again.
In the festival agenda the 21st of June was marked as the Armenian day, and they showed Armenian folk ritual “Vardavar”, taught the dance- song, which traditionally is played on that ritual. “Arevner” danced with participants of other nationalities. On the same day Armenian delegation had a free concert schedule and has a chance to represent the hits of their repertoire. The other groups confessed that the most impressive song was “Karmir, kapuit, tciranaguin”.” Arevner” ’s supervisor Armen Divanyan says: “ It’ s very important that besides singing in this lovely town children also had time to have a rest on the coast of the Black sea and be back to their motherland healthy and full of impressions.
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| Arevner in St. Etchmiadzin |
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June 3- Arevner was Armenian Catholicos Ter Ter Garegin B’ s guest, sang for him and got his blessing. |
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| NINTH CONTEST-FESTIVAL OF CHILD-YOUTH SONG ”AREVNER” |
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Arevner 9-th contest-festival was held on June 1, 2. Six songs won From 18 final songs in “youth” and “child” nominations .The authors of these songs were awarded. You can listen these songs on our website and watch on www.YouTube.com. They also may be watched in our TV program. |
| The judge were rock musician and composer Gisane Palyan, TV host, composer Marina Tagakchyan, author of many song’s lyrics Anita Hakhverdyan, symphonic conductor Rouben Asatryan, the author of musical and entertainment TV programs Tigran Haroutyunyan, stage director Aram Suqiasyan, representative of the Ministry of Culture, the representetive of “Shoghakat” TV Hermine Stepanyan. The art director of the contest is Armen Divanyan. The sponsors are the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Culture, informational sponsor is ATV. Soon the DVDs, CDs and notes of the 18 final songs will be for sale. |
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