October 08, 2010
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Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Pyotr Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin" Opera

  • A view of the stage during the Armenian Philharmonic Orchest
    A view of the stage during the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra's presentation of "Eugene Onegin" this July.

On July 21, 2010, Armenian film director Vigen Chaldranian and the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra presented "Eugene Onegin," an opera by Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. Produced and directed by Vigen Chaldranian and conducted by artistic director and principal conductor of Armenian State Philharmonic Orchestra Maestro Eduard Topchjan, "Eugene Onegin" was staged with the support of the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Culture. Solos were performed by Rosa Hovsepian (as Larina), Liana Ghazarian and Susanna Melkonian (as Tatiana), Greta Bagian (as Olga), Gevork Hakobian (as Onegin), and Hovaness Ayvazian (as Lenski). Soloists of the Al. Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet Academic Theater and Hover Chamber Choir also participated in the opera.

"I am sure this will be a very interesting evening. "Eugene Onegin" is one of the most famous classical pieces and has not been on our stage for a very long time," said fellow Maestro Harutiun Arzumanian in his interview to "Armenpress" news agency shortly before the opening night.

The unforgettable opening night consisted of elaborate costumes and stage decorations, a packed hall and prominent figures of the Armenian musical stratum in the balcony, including Eduard Mirzoyan, Tigran Mansourian, and Yuri Davtian. The audience was deeply moved by the outstanding performances by the soloists, the high professionalism of the orchestra, and the remarkable direction that made the music come alive. This was Topchjan's sixth successful attempt since 2001 to present concert performances of the world's most famous operas. With the July performance of "Eugene Onegin," the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra successfully closed out the 2009-2010 concert season, which is sponsored by AGBU.

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