Academic singing chair of Yerevan State Conservatory after Komitas h (1921-1981)

Abstract

The article gives an overview of the work of the Academic Singing Department of YSC from the day of its foundation until 1980. From the second half of the 19th century, Armenians who mastered European vocal art began to be represented in various countries. Qualified national staff of professional vocalists began to be educated in the Yerevan Music Studio, and then, since 1923, at the State Conseiwatoiy. Arus Babalyan was the founder and head of the Vocal Department of the Conservatory. From 1943, Haykanush Danielyan began her activities. The head of the department Tamara Shahnazaiyan (1953) played a major role in oiganizing the work at the methodological level. Anna Saradjeva joined the Conservatory (1964) with a solid experience. In 1976, Gohar Gaspaiyan became a Professor of the Conseiwatoiy. For 60 years, the Vocal Department of Yerevan Conseiwatoiy has has turned into a foige of vocal talent.