“Armenia. Our Heritage” concert on Malaysia’s Penang Island

August 16, 2014 By administrator

Malaysia’s Penang Island will host a concert titled “Armenia. Our Heritage” within the framework of annual Georgetown Festival that is running from 1st to 31st August.

The concert with participation of Armenian artists will take place on August 30 in Georgetown’s iconic Eastern & Oriental hotel auditorium, a place that has been built and run by Armenian Sarkis family in 19th century.

There will be a public lecture in Georgetown about Armenian legacy and importance of the Armenian roots in the history of Penang, the organizers informed

source: news.am

Armenian cellist to perform benefit concert for Kessab Armenians #savekessab

April 2, 2014 By administrator

Narek Hakhnazaryan, a young Armenian cellist who won Gold Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2011, is performing a benefit concert in Boston on Wednesday.

The event is supported by the Embassy of Armenia to the United States and the All Armenian Fund, the Armenian National Committee of America says in a statement on Facebook.

The proceeds of the concert will go to the Armenians of Kessab, the north-western Syrian border town that came under heavy militant attacks last week, forcing many to flee their homes.

The concert will take place the Newton Upper Falls (Chestnut Street).

The suggested donation is $50.