Distinguished Mr Chekijian, dear Maestro,

Please, accept my sincere and warm congratulations on the occasion of your 85^th birth anniversary.

Your life and fruitful activity symbolize a creative inclusive period, during which you adherently serve the choir art and music. For more than half a century you have led the Armenian State Academic Choir, which with its unique performing art and rich singing repertoire with the adherence to national traditions has become Armenia ’s visit card in the whole world. For a long time the Choir and your name have become synonyms, and every concert with your participation is a real festivity for the fans of music and song art lovers.

During many years of your activity you have brought up a whole generation of artists and has made a big contribution to the development and dissemination of the Armenian culture. I am very glad that today you also continue that grateful mission.

Once again congratulating you on the occasion of your birth jubilee I wish you, dear Maestro, health, long life and new creative success.