Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia

1000 dram

33,6 g

40 mm

Silver 925°

500 pcs

Proof

Vardan Vardanyan

The Lithuanian Mint

Obverse: a treble clef, a stylized rose and vinyl, a wedding couple associated with the Babajanyan’s popular song “Wedding”.

Reverse: Arno Babajanyan’s portrait, stylized images of vinyl, piano keys, notes and pen.

Arno Babajanyan (1921-1983) is a famous Armenian composer, pianist, People’s Artist of the USSR.

A. Khachatryan and S. Rachmaninoff had an influence on formation of Babajanyan’s creative style. A celebrated piano virtuoso, Babajanyan was known for performing his own works, composed in different styles - classical, pop, jazz.

In 1951, his “Heroic Ballad” took the USSR State Prize.

As one of much-loved composers of the Soviet people, Babajanyan holds a special place in the history of Armenian and Soviet music thanks to his unique natural talent, deep sensitivity and musical expression.