YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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2023


A Grand Piano Played with Feet: Musical Innovation in Shoghakat Park


A grand piano has found its place in Yerevan's "Shoghakat" park, offering a unique musical experience played with the feet. This creative project materialized through an open tender by the Yerevan Municipality, marking the 120th anniversary of renowned Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian.

Crafted by the robotics company "Hands Do," this interactive addition showcases the intersection of technology and artistic expression. 

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1957


Bronze monuments of Hovhannes Tumanyan and Alexander Spendiarov (sculptors Ara Sarkisyan and Ghukas Chubaryan) were erected on the Opera Square.

1933


The Opera and Ballet Theater launched with "Almast" opera, by Alexander Spendiarov.