The Dean of the faculty of Romance-Germanic Philology Samvel Abrahamyan, the Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies Ruben Malkonyan, the musician,philologist,translator Perch Tyurabyan and his wife,Anahit Dashtents were present at the event. By the way, Annahit Dashtents is the daughter of the eminent Armenian writer Khachik Dashtents. Those present kept a minute-silence in commemoration of the world-famous Armenian.
The head of the Chair of French Philology Zaven Harutyunyan performed a greeting speech and invited the composer, poet, translator and performer of Aznavour’s songs Perch Tyurabyan on stage.
According to Harutyunyan, the translation and performance made by Tyurabyan reflect the contents of the poetic text.
Perch Tyurabyan started his speech with Charles Aznavour “I already saw” song, then the Maestro’s other songs were performed creating the peculiar atmosphere of Aznavour’s music world which will remain in everyone’s heart.
A literary composition based on the works of the modern poet, and literary critic, YSU professor Henrik Edoyan was presented at YSU Charles Aznavour Culture Center.
A meeting with Armenian composer, People's Artist of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Mansuryan took place at YSU Charles Aznavour Culture Center, during which university rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan presented the maestro with YSU gold medal.
