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Francofest 2026: Toi et Moi
The fourth Francofest brings francophone literature, talks, and music together in Yerevan. Program highlights: • Presentations of Armenian translations and meetings with Olivier Bourdeaut, Philippe Marczewski, and Charif Majdalani • Discussion on literature and translation between Artak Aleksanyan and António Feijó, President of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation • Bilingual reading of Philippe Marczewski's novel "Quand Cécile" by the author in French and Arthur Karapetyan in Armenian (translated by Vahagn Atabekyan) • Premiere of the Armenian translation of Charles Aznavour's song "Toi et Moi" (lyrics translated by Lilit Bleyan), performed by Tigran Kakhvejyan and Syuzanna Melkonyan, with Karen Ananyan (piano), Artak Nersisyan (harmonica), and arrangement by Gevorg Hakobyan • Live French music concert by Anna Movsesyan • Announcement of the new Goncourt Armenia jury • Presentation of Hemley Boum's novel "The Fisherman's Dream" Admission is free.
All Dates & Times · October
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Armenian-language magazine and publisher focused on contemporary and Francophone literature, translations, and book culture. Regularly promotes book launches, author presentations, and literary festivals (e.g., Francofest) alongside coverage and reviews.
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Francofest 2026: Toi et Moi
The fourth Francofest brings francophone literature, talks, and music together in Yerevan. Program highlights: • Presentations of Armenian translations and meetings with Olivier Bourdeaut, Philippe Marczewski, and Charif Majdalani • Discussion on literature and translation between Artak Aleksanyan and António Feijó, President of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation • Bilingual reading of Philippe Marczewski's novel "Quand Cécile" by the author in French and Arthur Karapetyan in Armenian (translated by Vahagn Atabekyan) • Premiere of the Armenian translation of Charles Aznavour's song "Toi et Moi" (lyrics translated by Lilit Bleyan), performed by Tigran Kakhvejyan and Syuzanna Melkonyan, with Karen Ananyan (piano), Artak Nersisyan (harmonica), and arrangement by Gevorg Hakobyan • Live French music concert by Anna Movsesyan • Announcement of the new Goncourt Armenia jury • Presentation of Hemley Boum's novel "The Fisherman's Dream" Admission is free.
All Dates & Times · October
Organizer
Armenian-language magazine and publisher focused on contemporary and Francophone literature, translations, and book culture. Regularly promotes book launches, author presentations, and literary festivals (e.g., Francofest) alongside coverage and reviews.
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