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Friday, March 10, 2006
AGBU ALEXANDRIA SPONSORS CELEBRATORY CONCERT ON THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY
OF COMPOSER ARNO BABADJANIAN
Alexandria, Egypt — On January 29, 2006, AGBU Alexandria, in
conjunction with the Russian Cultural Center of Alexandria and the
Alexandria Center of Arts, sponsored a classical concert to celebrate
the 85th Anniversary of the accomplished Armenian composer Arno
Babadjanian (1921-1983).
With welcoming remarks by Antranig Arzoumanian, Vice-Consul of Russia
and Director of the Russian Cultural Center of Alexandria, AGBU
Alexandria Secretary Hrant Vartzbedian and Ambassador Taher Khalifa,
Head of the External Relations Sector at Alexandria Library, over 200
guests congregated in the Great Hall of the Alexandria Center of Arts
to enjoy a special performance of classical sonatas and concertos by
four members of the Cairo Symphony Orchestra.
Among the many local AGBU members, community representatives and
friends in attendance were distinguished dignitaries and clergy,
including Mr. & Mrs. Ruben Karapetian, Ambassador of Armenia to Egypt,
Libya, Sudan and Ethiopia; Astrid Papazian-Alexanian, Consul General
of Austria; and Reverend Father Krikor Mouradian.
On this special occasion, Ambassador Khalifa was awarded with a medal
by the Russian government for his great work and accomplishments in
bridging Russo-Egyptian cultures.
As AGBU’s first Chapter established in 1907, the Alexandria Chapter is
committed to preserving and promoting the Armenian identity and
heritage through educational, cultural and humanitarian programs. For
more information on AGBU Alexandria, please email
[email protected].
For more information on AGBU and its worldwide chapters, please visit
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress