Gohar vardanyan biography sample
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LOVE AND SECRET SERVICE
Gohar Vardanyan-Pahlevanyan, the widow of secret service legend Gevorg Vardanyan, could be considered as one of the prominent women of today. A woman who shared with her husband the difficult, complicated, dangerous life of the agent during almost a half century, bringing glory to her homeland and Armenian women.
Gohar Pahlevanyan was the only woman of the secret group «Light Cavalry», which was acting in Tehran during the 2nd World War. And here in she meets her future husband – group leader Gevorg Vardanyan. The wedding ceremony was held in one of the Armenian churches in Tehran in
Vardanyan couples activity is an example of perfect work. Working in many countries, they did not allow a single slip. Lets recall yans words: «Secret service is not a romance but the most efficient and effective means to serve homeland. It is the place for the selfless and courageous people. And it is impossible not to fall in love with it».
For her invaluable se
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Karen Ohanyan
Gohar Vardanyan
From May , , Karen Ohanyan’s “Real Utopias” exhibition was heldin one of the contemporary art museums called ACCEA (Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art). In the accompanying textof the exhibition the curator and art critic Vardan Azatyan presented the author using the formal-structural and social analysis of his works. Through the example of comparison with the surrealist works and through the Jack Lacan’s psychoanalysis, this article attempts to reveal the fact of spegel reflection in Ohanyan’s works, and, as a result,it tries toformally bring out some particular details of these works.
The issue of reflection in Ohanyan’s works is peculiar in a sense that it’s not possible to observe any essential detail allowing us to think about the priority of such matter. This fact reminds a unique game where the problem of mirror reflection can utmaning the interpretation of the interpreter. And if we try to approach to this bekymmer with a m
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Gohar Vardanyan
Admired for her evocative and virtuosic interpretations, Armenian guitarist Gohar Vardanyan has taken some time off from her busy performing and teaching schedule to share some details about her life and her art. From her advice to practice slowly to her passion for pushing the limits in her performances, I hope you enjoy reading this interview as much as I did about this young and phenomenal guitarist!
Personal
When did you start playing and why? Or, what drew you to the guitar initially?
I started playing when I was about 5 years old. My dad is a guitarist and he started teaching me as soon as he could. I grew up with guitar being played in the house all the time, either by my dad’s friends, students, or on recordings.
What repertoire do you enjoy playing the most?
I tend to gravitate towards music that has beautiful melodies and is emotionally moving. Not really into cute pieces or contemporary music. I love to play Bach, but because of the time and