Thanks to the collaboration between Acba bank, “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund, and the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, we will soon have the opportunity to experience a symphonic performance of the most beloved compositions by the legendary Armenian chansonist Charles Aznavour.

The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra will present the famous and popular compositions of Charles Aznavour under the label of the world famous Deutsche Grammophon, the oldest record company in the world with about 126 years of history, as well as a unique album dedicated to Aznavour’s 100th anniversary.

The project of international importance to present Aznavour's cultural heritage to the world in a new and unique way, in cooperation with the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund, was financed by the non-cash payments made by Acba bank Visa “Barerar” cardholders, which the bank directs to the special account of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund at its own expense.

"For the 100th anniversary of the legendary Armenian Charles Aznavour, a series of events has commenced in Armenia, including a significant event. The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra will perform the works of Charles Aznavour in a new way. I would like to thank all Acba bank Visa “Barerar” cardholders who indirectly participate in the financing of such projects," said Hakob Andreasyan, Chief Executive Officer at Acba bank OJSC.

Aznavour was a Board of Trustees member of “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund from 1992 until his death. This initiative is not only music, it creates additional value; we are at the top of the music scene, and this album will be spread all over the world by all possible means," noted Haykak Arshamyan, executive director of “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund.

"It is a great responsibility and honor to present Armenian composer Charles Aznavour at Deutsche Grammophon. This is a great achievement for our art and Aznavour's legacy, because we represent an artist we are proud of. Charles Aznavour is an Armenian composer-author who has motivated generations. This project brought together like-minded people. I am grateful to “Hayastan” Pan-Armenian Fund and Acba bank, who stood by the initiative in a very short period of time, we needed it very much and with this project we will have an international quality product," noted Sergey Smbatyan, the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra.

Charles Aznavour's album will be released on all music platforms as a special gift to the world on his birthday, May 22.

International artists were involved in the recording processes of the album. The soloist of the project is the famous French cellist Camille Thomas, who transferred the Aznavourian energy to the works with her symphony orchestra. The wife of the 23rd President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, Carla Bruni is also one of the artists invited to the recording.

Among the artists invited to participate in the recording processes was Carla Bruni, the wife of the 23rd French President Nicolas Sarkozy.