Armenian News...AT... Prepare for the 100th - final list of centenary event dates
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The AGCCC (Armenian Genocide Centenary Committee) have
just issued the list of dates in an attractive format. This full list will
be discontinued after this last version but any new events may
be notified as individual items. If you have not received the email,
New inclusions are in italicised bold.
9 April - London, SOAS Brunel Gallery 19:30,
(SOAS Armenian Society/AYF London
Denialism
A lecture to prepare Armenians on how to counter the arguments
of denialists
10 April - London, Wembley Arena
'Wake up the Souls' world tour of System of a Down dedicated to the Armenian Genocide
( http://www.systemofadown.com for video)
13 April - London, Purcell Room (RP Musical Management)
Annual Spring Remembrance Concert with Khachaturian Trio & guests
with program including Komitas,Mirzoyan, Dohnányi, Khachaturian, Rachmaninov, Babadjanian
Sponsored by AGBU London
18 April - London (AGCCC)
Prayers and laying of wreaths at Cenotaph
Centenary petition handed to 10 Downing Street
Procession to St Paul's Cathedral with banners and distribution of leaflets
Anglican church leaders to address procession from steps of the cathedral
Procession moves to Southwark Cathedral for afternoon service with
welcome by the Dean and keynote speech by Dr Charles Tannock MEP
Readers will be prominent persons including Vanessa Redgrave &
Glenda Jackson, singing by Hasmig Papian
19 April - BBC Radio 4, 8:10 am
Sunday Worship from Christ Parish Church, Carmarthen.
This service will be linked to the centenary with Armenian
themes and an interview with Canon Patrick Thomas
20 April - Cheltenham GL50 4AZ, University of Gloucestershire,
Francis Close Campus
Lecture on An Inconvenient Genocide: 100 Years of Holocaust Denial
by James Derounian, Principal Lecturer
21 April - London, SOAS
Lecture by Prof Willian Schabas
21 - 24 April - London, 10 Downing Street (AGCCC)
100 hour Vigil starting from 6 AM on Tuesday to 10 AM on Friday
21 April - London, St Sarkis Church (Armenian Institue)
Reading of Armenian poetry as part of a wordless coordinated
initiative in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide
21 April - 16 May - London, Finborough Theatre
Commemorating the exact centenary of the deportations that
began the Armenian Genocide,
I Wish To Die Singing – Voices From The Armenian Genocide
is a controversial documentary drama uncovering the forgotten
secrets and atrocities of a denied genocide – featuring eye-witness
reportage, images, music, poetry from Armenia's greatest poets,
and verbatim survivor's testimonies from one of the greatest
historical injustices of all time.
http://www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk/productions/2015/i-wish-to-die-singing.php
22 April - London, Amnesty International UK, Human Rights
Action Centre, London EC2A 3EA - 19:00
Who Remembers the Armenians? 100 Years of Impunity
The event will explore how impunity and failures to bring
to justice perpetrators of atrocities leads to future atrocities
- using the Armenian genocide as the focus but looking at
subsequent crimes against humanity and genocide, right up
to the emergence of ISIS in Syria and Iraq. includes screening
of an exclusive film with Armenian genocide survivors, a
Q&A and a reception with canapés
Speakers:
Carla Garapedian, Armenian Film Foundation and Project Leader,
Armenian Genocides Testimonies Collection
Dr James Smith CBE, CEO of the Aegis Trust and co-founder
of the UK National Holocaust Centre
Chaired by Kate Allen, Director Amnesty International UK
The event is free but booking is required http://bit.ly/1LU1QwW
23- 24 April - London, Ealing (AGCCC)
Vigil at Armenian Genocide memorial apricot tree
23 April - London, Victoria Charity Centre Conference Room
11 Belgrave road, SW1V 1RB 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Facing History UK Workshop:
World War 1, the Middle East, and the Place of the
Armenian Genocide
How did the Armenian Genocide factor into the wider picture
of war and geopolitics in 1915? What is the significance of the
genocide, and why should we find ways to teach it in Key
Stage 3 history classes? In this workshop, we will share
resources and teaching strategies to address these questions,
and more.
24 April - London, St James, Piccadilly, London (AGCCC)
Centenary Memorial Concert with Sinfonietta Orchestra performing works by
Khachaturian, Chobanian, Hovhaness, Harutunyan, Komitas & Mirzoyan
Johan Michael Katz conductor, Ani Batikian Solo violin
24 April - Cardiff (Mission Parish)
Prayers and laying of flowers at the Temple of Peace khatchkar
Book launch of Canon Patricks's new book on the genocide at the
National Assembly of Wales with participation of distinguished speakers
24 April - Ireland (Dublin Mission Parish)
Photographic exhibition at Dunlaoghaire followed at dusk
by the release of 100 lanterns into the sky
24 April - Leek, Trinity Church, Derby Street
Out of Darkness into Light multi media evening event to mark the
centenary of the Armenian Genocide and to remember other genocides,
including testimony of righteous persons, with Tigran Aleksanyan
playing the duduk
24 April - University of Kent, Canterbury at 17:45
Gulbenkian Film Series
24 April - London, St James, Piccadilly, London (AGCCC)
Centenary Memorial Concert with Sinfonietta Orchestra performing works by
Khachaturian, Chobanian, Hovhaness, Harutunyan, Komitas & Mirzoyan
Johan Michael Katz conductor, Ani Batikian Solo violin
24 April - Cardiff (Mission Parish)
Prayers and laying of flowers at the Temple of Peace khatchkar
Book launch of Canon Patricks's new book on the genocide at the
National Assembly of Wales with participation of distinguished speakers
24 April - Ireland (Dublin Mission Parish)
Photographic exhibition at Dunlaoghaire followed at dusk
by the release of 100 lanterns into the sky
24 April - Leek, Trinity Church, Derby Street
Out of Darkness into Light multi media evening event to mark the
centenary of the Armenian Genocide and to remember other genocides,
including testimony of righteous persons, with Tigran Aleksanyan
playing the duduk
24 April - University of Kent, Canterbury at 17:45
Gulbenkian Film Series
Screening of The Cut film
In 1915 a man survives the Armenian genocide, but loses his
family, speech and faith. One night he learns that his twin daughters
may be alive, and goes on a quest to find them.
Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide.
25 April - Manchester, Holy Trinity Church
Commemoration event at 4pm
25 April - Oxted, Surrey (AGCCC)
Repeat of St James memorial concert in United Reform Church
25 April - London , Twyford High School
K.Tahta Sunday School Genocide Centenary event, including a play
about the life of Kevork Tahta, performed by parents and teachers of
the school
25 April - Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Laying of Wreath in memory the Armenian Genocide victims in the
church World War 1 memorial
Prayers will also be delivered on the Sunday during church service.
26 April - Dublin (Mission Parish)
Remembrance service at Tanney Church
26 April - Bradford Cathedral
Worship and Prayer Vigil for persecuted Christians in the Middle East
and commemoration of the Armenian Genocide
2 May - South Woodford (AGCCC) Memorial Service at
St Mary's Church with Armenian choir
3 May - London, Royal Festival Hall (ROA Embassy)
Concert marking the 'horrific events in Armenia that took place during
the First World War'
Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vassily Sinyavsky,
Sergey Khachatrian (violin), Anush Hovahannisyan (soprano)
and the Philharmonia Choir
in a program with Mozart Requiem extracts, Gorcecki, Komitas,
Yekmalian Armenian Mass extracts, Khachaturian Violin Concerto
and extracts from Spartacus
Book through www. southbankcentre.co.uk or call 0 844 875 0073
9 May - Oxford, Magdalen College Auditorium , 7:30pm
' Remembering Komitas': a Concert to Commemorate the Centenary
of the Armenian Genocide organised by Oxford University Armenian
Society .
with Ani Batikian (violin), Anais Heghoyan (mezzo-soprano),
Artur Bobikyan (piano), Varazdat Khachatryan (piano), Shakeh Major
Tchilingirian (solo dance) and Oxford Armenian Choir.
May - St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales (Cardiff Mission Parish)
Unveiling of Genocide Memorial stone tablet in the presence of
Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide.
25 April - Manchester, Holy Trinity Church
Commemoration event at 4pm
25 April - Oxted, Surrey (AGCCC)
Repeat of St James memorial concert in United Reform Church
25 April - London , Twyford High School
K.Tahta Sunday School Genocide Centenary event, including a play
about the life of Kevork Tahta, performed by parents and teachers of
the school
25 April - Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Laying of Wreath in memory the Armenian Genocide victims in the
church World War 1 memorial
Prayers will also be delivered on the Sunday during church service.
26 April - Dublin (Mission Parish)
Remembrance service at Tanney Church
26 April - Bradford Cathedral
Worship and Prayer Vigil for persecuted Christians in the Middle East
and commemoration of the Armenian Genocide
2 May - South Woodford (AGCCC) Memorial Service at
St Mary's Church with Armenian choir
3 May - London, Royal Festival Hall (ROA Embassy)
Concert marking the 'horrific events in Armenia that took place during
the First World War'
Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vassily Sinyavsky,
Sergey Khachatrian (violin), Anush Hovahannisyan (soprano)
and the Philharmonia Choir
in a program with Mozart Requiem extracts, Gorcecki, Komitas,
Yekmalian Armenian Mass extracts, Khachaturian Violin Concerto
and extracts from Spartacus
Book through www. southbankcentre.co.uk or call 0 844 875 0073
9 May - Oxford, Magdalen College Auditorium , 7:30pm
' Remembering Komitas': a Concert to Commemorate the Centenary
of the Armenian Genocide organised by Oxford University Armenian
Society .
with Ani Batikian (violin), Anais Heghoyan (mezzo-soprano),
Artur Bobikyan (piano), Varazdat Khachatryan (piano), Shakeh Major
Tchilingirian (solo dance) and Oxford Armenian Choir.
May - St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales (Cardiff Mission Parish)
Unveiling of Genocide Memorial stone tablet in the presence of
Archbishops, Bishops and dignitaries from both churches in
appreciation of the Church of Wales recognition and their ongoing
annual prayers
Specific date in May to confirmed.
8 June - London, SOAS (AGCCC)
Lecture by Robert Fisk of The Independent
12 July - London, Wigmore Hall (Armenian Institute with Alexander Chaushian)
In Memoriam Concert with international musicians
including Levon Chilingirian, Sergey & Lousine Khachatryan,
Kim Kashkashian,Alexander Chaushian, Steven Isserlis, Vahan
Mardisrossian, Ashley Wass and Sergel Babayan.
7 November - London , St John’s Smith Square, London
Centenary Commemoration Concert by AGBU London Chamber Orchestra,
featuring Armenian soloists from various countries.
18- 19 December - London, Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music
Performances of Davit Bek opera by London Armenian Opera.
Specific date in May to confirmed.
8 June - London, SOAS (AGCCC)
Lecture by Robert Fisk of The Independent
12 July - London, Wigmore Hall (Armenian Institute with Alexander Chaushian)
In Memoriam Concert with international musicians
including Levon Chilingirian, Sergey & Lousine Khachatryan,
Kim Kashkashian,Alexander Chaushian, Steven Isserlis, Vahan
Mardisrossian, Ashley Wass and Sergel Babayan.
7 November - London , St John’s Smith Square, London
Centenary Commemoration Concert by AGBU London Chamber Orchestra,
featuring Armenian soloists from various countries.
18- 19 December - London, Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music
Performances of Davit Bek opera by London Armenian Opera.
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