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The Paros Foundation
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Contact: Peter Abajian
Tel: US 310.400.9061
Tel: Armenia 093.99.80.99
Email: pabajian@gmail.com
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A PAROS CHAMBER CHOIR PERFORMS AT THE VANDAZOR MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Vanadzor, Armenia – On Tuesday, October 16, 2007 the people of Vanadzor
were treated to a concert by the Yerevan based Paros Chamber Choir,
which performed at the Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts. The concert was
organized and sponsored by the Paros Foundation.
The concert, entitled "Autum Songs," attracted more than 250 guests to
the second floor exhibition hall of the museum. This location was
ideal both esthetically and acoustically. Sitting amidst an
impressive sampling of the Museum’s collection of paintings, the
audience was treated to musical selections from well known composers
including Komitas, T. Altunian, A. Ter-Ghevorkian and C. Kara-Murza.
The Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts was established in 1974 and is one of
the most prominent cultural centers in the Lori Region. The museum
houses more than 1,700 works of art including paintings, sculptures,
drawings, prints and decorative arts. The museum is dedicated to
excellence in art by increasing the knowledge and appreciation of art
through its collection, exhibition and education for diverse
audiences.
"It was quite exciting to listen to such beautiful music surrounded by
the impressive artwork of the Vandazor Museum of Fine Arts," said
Roger Strauch, Chairman of the Paros Foundation. "I am delighted that
we were able to bring these two organizations together to produce the
event for Vandazor."
Since 1993, the Paros Chamber Choir has dazzled audiences throughout
Armenia, the Middle East and Europe with its repertoire of classical
chamber music and ethnic folk music by Armenian, Russian and Western
composers. The Paros Chamber Choir has blossomed into a beacon of
hope for people with disabilities in Armenia as most members of the
Choir are individuals with spinal cord injuries and are well chair
bound. The mission of the choir is to strive for musical excellence,
while at the same time raising awareness of the conditions of the
disabled in Armenia and beyond. The Choir entertains worldwide
audiences, participates in international competitions, and encourages
people with disabilities to live full and active lives
More information about the Paros Chamber Choir and the Paros
Foundation can be found at
The Paros Foundation is a Berkeley, California based foundation and
was formed in 2006 to support non-governmental organizations in the
Republic of Armenia. Since its inception, it has identified and
supports several organizations including the Paros Chamber Choir, the
UNISON NGO-Supporting People with Special Needs, Manana Youth Center
and the Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts. The Foundation was founded by
the Strauch Kulhanjian family and takes a special interest in
organizations that nurture and harness Armenian artistic talent. The
Paros Foundation hopes to serve as a beacon for people and
institutions who seek guidance towards exemplary innovative NGOs in
Armenia. More information about the Paros Foundation can be found at
or by contacting Peter Abajian, Executive
Director at (310) 400-9061 (in the US) or (093) 99-80-99 (in Armenia).
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