Yesenin was kind and conscientious. At those time homeless children were quite many, and he never ignored any of them—he was stopping them, asking where did they come from, how they lived, and was giving money. At those moments he was remembering his childhood. Once, noticing homeless boys, Yesenin said: “Look Shahane, you can see Pushkin, Lermontov, and me there.”
As to the question on what it means for him to be an Armenian, Aznavour mentioned that being French is much important for him than to be an Armenian but he is an Armenian and he is not going to deny that. “I am Armenian and I am not going to deny that. It will be terrible. I do not like people who hide something because they are afraid of not being welcomed somewhere. You do not like Armenians? I leave, goodbye,” Aznavour mentioned.
World famous French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour will give a concert at the Dubai World Trade Centre on February 12. As “Armenpress” reports, in an interview with The National Arabic-language newspaper before the concert, Aznavour said his artistic talent developed in a family of artists that didn’t have much financial resources, but were rich with their heart and generosity. “I am very […]
The name of Fifi Rong may be unfamiliar and unknown to the Armenian audience, but she is well-known artist not only in her fatherland, in China, where her songs are included in the top ten best hit parades, but also in other countries.
A collection of paintings by an artist who died in obscurity are expected to fetch up to $30 million at auction in New York, reports the Armenian Mirror Spectator. Arthur Pinajian devoted his life to art but never won acclaim for his work. He spent years toiling away on canvases and relying upon his sister for financial support.
I can’t say that I’m not content with our times. One intellectual said, “Times aren’t chosen, in that period people are born and die.” You know, presently consciousness of individual responsibility lacks. Surprisingly enough, there is hope on authorities, that they should change something or opposition leaders. I consider, everything depends on everyone. It’s not clear to me. I live with my life. I have never been next to either opposition or authorities. And artist should be free.
Haik Toutounjyan came to Armenia for six months after having lived in New York for 38 years, and never returned back to the States. His decision to stay in the fatherland has a very interesting explanation. “Here they don’t war in my name, do not bomb other countries with the taxes I pay. Do you […]
On October 25th people gathered at Zangak club to meet renowned Polish writer Yanush Leon Vishnevski, author of the books “Loneliness in a Net” and “The Lover.” The writer was invited to Armenia to take part in the Literature Arc 2013 forum.
Herbert Maurer, writer and interpreter from Austria, paid a visit to Armenia. He was in a group with Austrian jazzmen Christoff Chezh, Peter Herbert and Fabian Rucker, whose visit to Armenia was supported by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
