So, where to start with regards to what�s been going on in Yerevan for the past month. Well, as you may ascertain from the various logs which have been posted by Arsineh and Raffi M, Hover, the chamber choir is gradually being introduced to the outside world and it�s importance to the music world of Armenia is also being realized. I�ve been very involved in the information gathering, and promotion of the choir via the website, leaflets, correspondence with people here in Armenia and via e-mail to the rest of the world. And alliances are being nurtured within Armenia, particularly with the Armenia Music Information center which has been extremely successful in building up a magnificent set of contacts and have improved their expertise with the outside world over the last ten years. Their final aim is to put Armenia on the map in terms of a being a cultural center. I do believe that, with the enthusiasm of Sona Hovannisyan and Stephan Rostomyan, they will attain their goal, but of course it requires a lot of time, energy and support. The best part about this center is that it is extremely professionally run, the ideas are feasible and they are a pleasure to be working with, it is this kind of a center which needs to be set-up for many areas of life/work/industry in Armenia. Next year they are hoping to bring the Hilliard ensemble from the UK, Yuri Bashmet from Russia and various other amazing artists who I can�t remember at this point in time. This year they managed to bring the London Symphonietta after a few years of discussion.

Hover are launching their CD �Armenian Voices� in Yerevan on November 23rd (the day before the Armenian Music Awards for which this CD has been nominated), and this should hopefully prove to be a great event for both the choir and the audience. More details can be found on www.hoverchoir.org Some of the readers may be able to view various Armenian channels where Sona Hovannisyan, conductor of the choir will be shown in interviews. I will post the dates and times when I have gleaned more information.

On Sunday morning, November 3rd Hover sang the badarak at Saghmosavank, and albeit a long time, the service was quite beautiful and the photo, which will hopefully accompany this log, testifies to the atmosphere which such an amazing place creates.

Apart from a lot of Hover work, ummm, no time for much else really.

Although I did not know Patrick, many of the people who I do know here in Yerevan did know him well. From everything which has been said and written about him, he seems to have lived a fulfilling life, both for himself and in particular for the people whom he helped/met/knew/worked amongst and although it is extremely sad that he died at such a young age, what can be ascertained is that he was a highly respected and respectful person whose life is an example to many Armenians and non-Armenians around the world.