The Armenian Parkapzuk Bagpipe: Tradition and Sound in a Timeless Instrument
The Armenian Parkapzuk (Պարկապզուկ), a variant of the bagpipe, boasts a rich and ancient history, with its origins tracing back to around 1300 BC in the territory of Western Armenia. This wind instrument, deeply ingrained in Armenian musical heritage, consists
Khachaturian International Youth Competition Commenced at China National Opera House
The 2024 Khachaturian International Youth Competition, organized by the Aram Khachaturian Cultural Foundation, commenced on November 1 at the renowned China National Opera House. This prestigious event aims to showcase the talents of young musicians from around the world.The competition
A Glimpse of Armenia in China: Fostering Cultural Understanding at Great Light Montessori
In October, the Great Light Montessori Kindergarten in Guangzhou dedicated the month to the exploration of Armenian culture, traditional garments, and heritage. Under the guidance of their Armenian teacher, Armine Simonyan, and with the support of the international teaching staff,
The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra invited to the prestigious contest in China honoring Aram Khachaturian
An international contest in honor of composer Aram Khachatryan's 120th anniversary is currently taking place in China for the first time. The competition is being organized by a partnership between the Aram Khachaturian Cultural Foundation, Chinese authorities, Beijing Municipality, and
The Armenian violinist has been awarded in China for her contributions to the cultural development of Shanghai
Astrid Poghosyan, a renowned Armenian violinist and television personality, was recently honored with the 2023 Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award for her outstanding contributions to the cultural development of Shanghai, China. This annual award recognizes foreign individuals who have made significant
The renowned Khachaturian Trio of Armenia is set to perform a tour in China
The renowned Khachaturian Trio of Armenia is set to embark on a concert tour of China, with performances scheduled in several major cities, including Dalian, Chongqing, Beijing, and Tianjian. Below is the detailed itinerary of the tour.On Friday, December 15th,
The accordion was invented by an Armenian organ and piano maker
The history of the accordion has been the subject of much debate among researchers. While some historians credit Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann with its invention, most attribute it to Cyrill Demian, an Armenian living in Vienna. In 1829, Demian patented
The Gurdjieff Ensemble of Armenia touring major cities in China
The Gurdjieff Ensemble of Armenia is excited to announce their upcoming concert tour throughout China! This debut tour will take place in October 2023 in Shanghai, Jinan, Shenzhen, and Wuhan. The program for the concerts will feature the best selections