Aram Khachaturian Philharmonic Great Hall in Yerevan hosted a jubilee concert soirée dedicated to the 80th birthday and 60th anniversary of creative activities of Suren
Gyanjumyan, People's Artist of the Republic of Armenia, Honored Art Worker of the RA and Honorary Citizen of Yerevan.
“A great artist and individual, who was able to bring the art of Armenian dance and culture to new heights. His glorious biography and input will leave an indelible trace in the history of Armenian dance,” Honored Artist of Armenia Sargis Najaryan and Radio and Television announcer Anahit Navasardyan said while introducing Suren Gyanjumyan.
A number of dance ensembles and bands, including “Armenian State Honored Ensemble of Dance and Song after Tatul Altunyan,” “State Dance Ensemble of Armenia,” “Bert,” “Masters of Gyumri,” “Barekamutyun” (Friendship), the dance ensemble of the Faculty of Culture of Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU) and many others, came to congratulate the great choreographer who has lured the audience in many countries with the untranslatable language of dancing and told through his performances about the freedom-loving spirit, joy and misfortunes of the Armenian people.
The event brought together students of “Kanaz “dance ensemble who apprenticed the great dance devotee in different years. Today they gathered under one roof to celebrate their beloved teacher.
A beautiful surprise was awaiting the author of unique dance style: honored collective, “Bert” dance ensemble presented the chronographer’s dance Yeghegnadzortsiner” (People of Yeghegnadzor). Though the dance was staged many years ago, it has preserved the most significant and character-defining features of the national dance.
During the jubilee event, the distinguished choreographer was awarded with several medals. Karen Gevorgyan, Head of Dance Department of Armenian State Pedagogical University, President of the National Dance Art Union of Armenia, congratulated Suren Gyanjumyan and awarded him, on behalf of ASPU Rector Rouben Mirzakhanyan, the university’s highest award –Gold Medal.
The chronographer thanked the attendees for celebrating the memorable day with him and invited them, half joking, half serious, to celebrate his 100th anniversary together.
