Armenian Genocide concert to be held in MassachusettsApril 1, 2016 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In commemoration of the Sainted Martyrs of 1915, and dedicated to Archbishop Yeghishe Gizirian of blessed memory, the Erevan Choral Society of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church will present a Concert on Sunday, April 17, at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Cambridge, MA, the Armenian Mirror Spectator reports. Under the direction of Konstantin Petrossian, Music Director and Conductor, the Erevan Choral Society’s program will include Armenian memorial, folk and patriotic songs. Guest soloists will be David Ayriyan, kamancha, and mezzo-soprano Gohar Manjelikian, with Nune Hakobyan on the organ and piano. “It is extremely fitting,” states Fr. Vasken Kouzouian, pastor of Holy Trinity Armenian Church, “to be dedicating this concert in memory of His Eminence Archbishop Yeghishe Gizirian, who was an avid and long-time supporter of the Erevan Choral Society and attended as many of the concerts as he was able.” Gizirian served as pastor at Holy Trinity Armenian Church from 1974 to 1976; he was the former Primate of the United Kingdom; long-serving pastor among churches of the Eastern Diocese. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |