Events marking the 100th anniversary of composer John Ter-Tadevosyan have begun in Yerevan

ArmInfo. A gala evening was held at the Konstantin Sarajev Music School in Yerevan to kick off the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of composer John Ter-Tadevosyan's birth.

The composer's family told ArmInfo that three initiatives were presented at the evening: the establishment of the Ter-Tadevosyan Foundation, the launch of the johntertadevosyan.com website, translated into 20 languages, and the publication of the biographical book "John Ter-Tadevosyan: A Belated Tribute," published by Lusakn Publishing House.

The book was presented by its author, the composer's daughter, Nune Ter-Tadevosyan. According to the publisher, the 544-page publication "John Ter-Tadevosyan: A Belated Tribute," supplemented by an audio disc featuring the composer's music, is the first, only, and most comprehensive publication dedicated to the life and work of John Ter-Tadevosyan. A film, approximately twenty minutes long, was also shown during the evening, highlighting the composer's extensive creative legacy, which includes music for approximately one hundred films, symphonies, and concert works.

According to the source, all of these initiatives are coordinated by the Ter-Tadevosyan Foundation, established in connection with the composer's 100th anniversary. Its goal is to keep the composer's legacy alive through concerts, various events, and the popularization of his music, to promote Armenian culture, and to make his musical heritage accessible to the younger generation. The website johntertadevosyan.com, already available in 20 languages, features the composer's biography, a catalog of his works, a photo gallery, and a book. It is also intended for conductors, musicians, and musical institutions interested in performing his works," the composer's family said.