Events
Monday, 7 September 2026 | 12:00 - 13:30
National Academy of Sciences (24 Baghramyan, Yerevan)
Katarina Bogunovic Hocevar
Exhibition Romani and Sinti Musicians in Slovenia
Monday, 7 September 2026 | 18:00 - 19:30
National Academy of Sciences (24 Baghramyan, Yerevan)
A welcoming evening reception
Drumming performance by Tagpar Band
Folk dances performance by Karin Folk Song and Dance Group
Guided Armenian and minorities dance experience for all symposium participants
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 18:10 - 19:20
Komitas State Conservatory (2 Mark Grigoryan, Yerevan)
Workshops
Armenian percussion traditions, led by Grigor Davtyan
Armenian wind instruments workshop, led by Norayr Kartashyan
Singing Komitas workshop, led by Tatevik Shakhkulyan
Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 19:00 - 21:00
Komitas Museum-Institute (28 Arshakunyats, Yerevan)
Guided tour in Museum
Many Voices, One Stage: Expressions of Minority Cultures
A concert featuring performances by diverse communities,
including ethnic minorities and artists with disabilities,
celebrating cultural expression, identity, and inclusion through music and dance.
Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 12:00 - 13:00
Aram Khachaturian Museum Concert Hall (3 Zarobyan, Yerevan)
Croatian and Armenian women composers
Concert performed by
Eva Kirchmayer Bilic, Arpi Vardanyan, and Ani Ghazaryan
Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 19:00 - 21:30
Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet (54 Toumanian, Yerevan)
Aram Khachaturian Gayane Ballet (1942)
Tickets are available for purchase at:
https://ticket.opera.am/hy/details/1660/A.Khachaturian%20%E2%80%9CGAYANE%E2%80%9D
Saturday, 12 September 2026 | 10:00 - 18:00
Excursion
| Garni Temple | 1st century pre-Christian temple |
| Geghard Monastery Complex | Medieval Christian monastic complex, partially carved into the rock; UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Symphony of Stones | Natural basalt formation; a geological heritage |
Sacred Music Performance by the Khazer Choir
Performance of Armenian Folk Songs by KAYT Band