

We often begin to appreciate the talent of our young people when we see it reflected in the admiration of foreigners. Gyumri-born Masha Mnjoyan has achieved remarkable success in Australia, far from her homeland. Yet, Armenian identity and national heritage remain the most important values for her. Enjoy watching.


The first part of this episode is dedicated to the first period of the life and work of the great conduc-tor Ohan Duryan (in 1960s) — to the concerts held in Armenia and abroad and culminating in the Opera "Anush" presented by him at Moscow Bolshoi Theater, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, which he performed with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, operas "Aida," "Lohengrin," and others.


In our ongoing series exploring the history and legends surrounding musical instruments, today we invite our listeners to delve into the story behind the creation and evolution of the organ, often hailed as the monarch of musical instruments. Join us as we trace its journey through time and explore the pivotal moments that have shaped its development.