YEREVAN, MAY 17, NOYAN TAPAN. RA Prime Minister Serge Sargsian sent a telegram of condolence on the occasion of the death of one of prominent figures of Armenian art of singing, world-famous singer Gohar Gasparian. In the telegram the Prime Minister on behalf of RA government and on his behalf personally deeply condoled with her relatives, all fans of her brilliant art. "I perceived with pain the grevious news about the death of USSR People's Artist, USSR and Armenian SSR state prize-winner, great Armenian singer Gohar Gasparian. Gohar Gasparian being one of the most distinguished representatives of opera singing school, indeed built a brilliant creative biography. Singer's performances brought universal recognition and authority not only to her, but also to Armenian art of singing and to our homeland. At this hard moment of loss I ask you to accept my and RA government's condolences and support," Prime Minister's telegram of condolence said. As Noyan Tapan was informed from RA government Information and Public Relations Department, on the occasion of G. Gasparian's death, a governmental commission with its presidency was created by Prime Minister's decision. The governmental commission reports that G. Gasparian's civil funeral rites will take place on May 18, at 18:00, in Baghramian 50 B, second entrance, apt 20. The farewell to the great singer will take place on May 19, at 12-14:00 at A. Spendiarian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. The burial ceremony will take place on May 15 at Komitas Park Pantheon.

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