26/04/2014 12:38
Armenian president offers condolences over death of K. Orbelian
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan sent a message of condolence to the family of Konstantin Orbelian over the passing of the great musician of our time, People’s Artist of the USSR and Armenia, holder of the Order of Honor and the St. Mesrop Mashtots Order, the presidential press service said.
“Great is Maestro Orbelian’s contribution to the development and dissemination of contemporary Armenian musical art. He headed the State Estrada Orchestra of Armenia for 36 years, giving the orchestra a new quality. His songs have always been popular and became national heritage. The works of Konstantin Orbelian will remain on the pages of the history of Armenian musical art and in the memory of generations,” the presidential message says.