AGBU-AYA Cultural joint groups presented the Armenian operetta “GARINE” (Leblebidji Hor-Hor Agha)

1962 May 5-13 and Jun 8 AGBU-AYA Cultural joint groups Vahram Papzian theater and Song and Dance presented the Armenian operetta “GARINE” (Leblebidji Hor-Hor Agha) on the stage at Gulbegian theater. “Garinhe” Operetta by Tigran Chukhajian took place in Caloust Gulbenkian Auditorium. "Garineh's" musical direction was in the hands of the musicologist Hampartzoum Berberian, who, like a master magician, connected the various parts of the opera Pouf..." "... The important thing is that an opera pouffe implies more play. And "Garine" benefited from the presence of the AYA Vahram Papazian Theater Group. Its central figure remains its group leader, Berge Fazlian..." "...the draw was a big surprise of the soloists and the choir... it must be said that they were also in the hands of Fazleian actor... Zareh Chroyan (HorHor Agha), Nayiri Berberian (Garinhe), Dikran Jamgotchian (Markar), Sarkis Koundakjian (Armen), Vehanoush Melidonian (Nazlu) and Alice Ouzounian (Shushan)... and the main actors of the Vahram Papazian theatre group, who with their masterful performance, they kept the audience in suspense..." "... Garineh's contribution was also increased by the AYA Dance Group, which has recorded a rapid rise under the leadership of Sarkis Pascalian for several years and has become a necessity in the cultural life of Beirut..."...An opera needs a choir to stand up...The AYA Chorus came to add its share to Garineh's victory... "The performance of the orchestra composed of (Fifteen pieces) of the leading musicians of Beirut... Mrs. Pehlivanian's piano playing greatly contributed to “Garineh's’ victory implementation...!