ANNA G. ASATRYAN

Ohannes Tchekidjian: Life and Career / A. Asatryan, Executive Editor Ararat Aghasyan. – Yerevan, 2023, 488 p.

In this book, the author sheds light on the life and creative activity of NationalHero of Armenia, People’s Artist of the USSR and Arm. SSR, Recipient of State Prizesof the USSR and Arm. SSR, Honorary Citizen of Yerevan, Professor OhannesTchekidjian, whose highly successful career path spans 80 years now and will continuein the future. For the first time in Armenian music criticism, the narrative, which isbased on the archive materials, relevant literature, publications in the Armenian,Diasporan, Soviet and foreign press, is presented in the English language.Annexes 1 to 6 present: the orchestras, conducted by Ohannes Tchekidjian, the list oftours of the State Academic Choir of Armenia under O. Tchekidjian’s direction inalphabetic order (the Leningrad and Moscow tours are presented separately), the listof awards and titles, conferred upon the Maestro, as well as the bibliography,embracing the years 1961-2008.The publication is intended for art critics, musicians and general reader.