Shades of Art
The history behind the creation of great musical masterpieces.
The evolution of music and the creation of musical instruments.
The history of classical and folk dances.
- Host - Tatevik Tananyan
Ballet
In today’s episode dedicated to dance, we present a brief history of the creation and evolution of classical ballet. Discover how this timeless art form developed into the graceful spectacle it is today.
Ball
In today’s episode of our dance history series, we explore the grand tradition of balls. Discover the origins, customs, and social significance of these elegant gatherings.
Circle Dance
As part of our dance history series, this episode explores round or circle dances, a universal element in the dance cultures of nearly all nations.
March
In today’s episode, we delve into the origins and purposes of marches, exploring the different types that exist. Enjoy excerpts from some of the finest examples of this stirring musical genre.
Pavane
In today’s episode, we explore the pavane, one of the most sublime dances in the history of dance art.
Polonaise
In today’s episode of our dance history series, we present the most traditional Polish dance, the polonaise.
Folia
In today’s episode of our dance history series, we delve into the phenomenon known as "folia."
Sarabande
In today's episode of our dance history series, we present the mysterious sarabande...
Polka
In today's episode, we dive into the lively world of the Czech national dance, the polka.
Tarantella
In today's episode of our series on the history of dances, we delve into the vibrant and energetic world of the Tarantella, the iconic national dance of Italy.
Minuet
Welcome to our season dedicated to historical dances. In today's episode, we explore the minuet, the beloved dance of Louis XIV, the Sun King of France.
Celesta
In today’s episode, we dive into the world of the celesta, a unique and enchanting musical instrument. Discover its history, how it works, and hear some beautiful examples of its magical sound.
Parkapzuk
The instrument we present in today’s episode is known as the "parkapku" or "parkapzuk" in Armenian.
Accordion
In today's episode, we delve into the history of the accordion, a musical instrument whose invention is credited to our compatriot Cyrill (Kyuregh) Demian.
Biblical Musical Instruments
In this episode of our series on musical instruments, we uncover the history and significance of instruments mentioned in the Bible.
Pan Flute
In today's episode, we are spotlighting the musical instrument pan flute, also known as the syrinx in Greek tradition.
History of Opera
In today’s episode, we delve into the origins of opera, its dissemination, and the architectural challenges tackled by Alexander Tamanyan in crafting the Yerevan opera and ballet theater.
Troubadours
Today's episode celebrates the troubadours, iconic figures of the Middle Ages whose legacy profoundly impacted world art history.
Harpsichord
In this installment of our ongoing series spotlighting musical instruments, let's delve into the world of the harpsichord—a plucked keyboard-stringed instrument.
Aulos
As we pledged in our prior broadcasts, today's episode is dedicated to exploring one of the most ancient musical instruments known to humanity: the Greek aulos...