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Armenian Genocide through art: Impact of performance on recognition
14:55 * 06.09.14
Any piece of art or performance by a Diaspora-Armenian artist can
raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide and the Armenian Cause, but
given the targets and audiences, they are not absolutely likely to
replace state functions, says Violet Grigoryan, an Armenian writer and
publicist.
"A piece by an independent artist - be it a painting, performance or
whatever - is of more help to the audience and people who might be
politically less aware of the Armenian Genocide, interstate relations
and the Armenian history. It works better, raising more people's
awareness. But its effect is for the given moment only, with no
guarantees or responsibilities for future," she told Tert.am,
commenting on US-Armenian rock musician Serj Tankian's initiative to
co-author the symphonic composition 100 Years ahead of the Armenian
Genocide centennial.
The musician had earlier unveiled a plan for presenting the project on
September 20 in Pasadena. Lark Musical Society has been chosen to
premier the new composition.
Actress Lala Mnatsaknyan is of the opinion that it is very important
to focus more coordinated efforts on the art or performance aspect
while seeking an international recognition and condemnation of
Genocide. Speaking to Tert.am, the actress said she expects more
concrete results from Diaspora-Armenian artists but expressed regret
that the events were not arranged much earlier.
"It is impossible to organize a concert in May and invite a couple of
people here to sing, recite poetry and then leave. This should have
been already done, but I do not see anything as yet. Perhaps they are
planning to arrange it later. But why do it late? Didn't we know about
2015 five years ago? This should have been done long ago so that we
would be in that process now," she said.
The actress proposed producing films and staging performances, noting
in the meantime that they do not absolutely have to feature crying
scenes or other sad episodes.
"It is important to organize globally interesting events, and not only
on artists' level. The more we have people speaking about Genocide,
the better the international community will be aware of it. We, the
individuals, do what were are supposed to, but we need a higher level
of state assistance and a higher level of reaction. It is necessary to
speak about this, because we are losing the moment," Mnatsakanyan
added.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/09/06/mtavorakanner/
14:55 * 06.09.14
Any piece of art or performance by a Diaspora-Armenian artist can
raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide and the Armenian Cause, but
given the targets and audiences, they are not absolutely likely to
replace state functions, says Violet Grigoryan, an Armenian writer and
publicist.
"A piece by an independent artist - be it a painting, performance or
whatever - is of more help to the audience and people who might be
politically less aware of the Armenian Genocide, interstate relations
and the Armenian history. It works better, raising more people's
awareness. But its effect is for the given moment only, with no
guarantees or responsibilities for future," she told Tert.am,
commenting on US-Armenian rock musician Serj Tankian's initiative to
co-author the symphonic composition 100 Years ahead of the Armenian
Genocide centennial.
The musician had earlier unveiled a plan for presenting the project on
September 20 in Pasadena. Lark Musical Society has been chosen to
premier the new composition.
Actress Lala Mnatsaknyan is of the opinion that it is very important
to focus more coordinated efforts on the art or performance aspect
while seeking an international recognition and condemnation of
Genocide. Speaking to Tert.am, the actress said she expects more
concrete results from Diaspora-Armenian artists but expressed regret
that the events were not arranged much earlier.
"It is impossible to organize a concert in May and invite a couple of
people here to sing, recite poetry and then leave. This should have
been already done, but I do not see anything as yet. Perhaps they are
planning to arrange it later. But why do it late? Didn't we know about
2015 five years ago? This should have been done long ago so that we
would be in that process now," she said.
The actress proposed producing films and staging performances, noting
in the meantime that they do not absolutely have to feature crying
scenes or other sad episodes.
"It is important to organize globally interesting events, and not only
on artists' level. The more we have people speaking about Genocide,
the better the international community will be aware of it. We, the
individuals, do what were are supposed to, but we need a higher level
of state assistance and a higher level of reaction. It is necessary to
speak about this, because we are losing the moment," Mnatsakanyan
added.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/09/06/mtavorakanner/