As part of the events dedicated to the 155th anniversary of Alexander Spendiaryan, the presentation of the illustrated biography titled "The Composer's Life Journey: Alexander Spendiaryan" took place on November 7 at the Henrik Igityan National Centre of Aesthetics.
The book was published with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia and at the initiative of the Alexander Spendiaryan House-Museum. It is intended for teenagers. The concept belongs to Marine Otaryan, Director of the Alexander Spendiaryan House-Museum. The biography was authored by literary scholar and PhD in Philology Ani Yeghiazaryan.
The life story of Alexander Spendiaryan-composer and founder of Armenian classical symphonic music-is presented by combining memoirs and facts in the style of a travel diary. Through the QR codes included in the book, readers can listen to selected pieces from Spendiaryan's musical treasury and explore excerpts of his epistolary heritage in the original language. The entire publishing process of the book was carried out by the "Zangak" Publishing House.
The creators of the book “The Composer's Life Journey: Alexander Spendiaryan” are hopeful that it will be a wonderful gift not only for Alexander Spendiaryan’s 155th anniversary, but also for young Armenian readers, introducing the new generation in a fresh way to the life, creative path, and rich musical heritage of the great composer and great Armenian.