We have only just noticed we have not been publishing any news since September 2024 – let’s try and briefly summarize the past year, then. Since then, Sar has been very active as a judge at international singing competitions, and has also given guest performances at various international festivals abroad, including in Riga (Latvia), Vilnius (Lithuania), Malta, Sofia (Bulgaria), and Lloret de Mar (Spain).

The most important event for us, of course, was the 4^th edition of the "Vistula Sounds" which was a huge success. Five wonderful days with a diverse program, attended by artists from many countries, with wonderful concerts and workshops – all this filled the event with musical excitement and inspiration. Ciechocinek became the capital of international and Polish song, resounding with music sung by artists representing 22 countries! An unforgettable experience, a lineup of stars from the Polish music scene, and beyond. Sar, the man behind the event and the Artistic Director of this unique festival, also performed on the festival stages.

As Vice-President of the SSCE Foundation and Artistic Director of the SSCE Agency, Sar is also dedicated to promoting Polish talent on international stages. During his travels he holds numerous meetings with the music community and vocal authorities from around the world, thus significantly influencing the collaboration between the SSCE Foundation and the SSCE Agency and various international cultural institutions. One of the goals is also to promote the Irena Santor "Vistula Sounds" International Festival which will celebrate its 5^th anniversary in 2026.

You can follow Sar's activities on his social media pages.

Sar Sargsyan was in Bulgaria from 19 to 24 September 2024. His stay there was of a varied nature. Firstly, from 19 to 21 September he was a jury at the International Music Festival "Sofia Grand Prix" in the capital of the country, organized by Sar Sargsyan Cultural Entertainment Artistic Agency Partner in Bulgaria, the Artistic Agency "Festival Music Agency Artvoices". During the Gala Concert of the Festival, Sar presented official invitations to "Vistula Sounds" Festival in 2025, which in his opinion were received by the most interesting artists from different countries of the world. On September 22, he performed as a guest at a concert in Plovdiv, organized by the Armenian Church in Bulgaria dedicated to the independence of Bulgaria and Armenia. Then Sar performed in Sofia as part of the "Oktoberfest" Festival with a solo recital.
On behalf of Sar, we would like to thank the organizers of all the above-mentioned events for the invitation, warm welcome, hospitality and great organization. 

 The 3rd Vistula Sounds International Vocal Festival & Competition was held on 13-17 August 2024 in Ciechocinek. This unique event combines high-quality musical entertainment, stage and vocal performance education, as well as intercultural education coupled with sightseeing focused on the promotion of the city of Ciechocinek, the region of Kuyavia and Pomerania, and Poland among the younger generations of Poles and foreign guests.

This year's edition was dedicated to the First Lady of Polish Song, Ms. Irena Santor, who was our Guest of Honour over 5 days of the event.

The official opening and closing concerts of the festival staged Ms. Santor’s songs in new arrangements, including performances by the festival’s artistic director and one of the event’s creators, Sar Sargsyan.

More information: www.VistulaSounds.com

The documentary “Anna German in the hearts of people”, directed by the accomplished Polish documentalist and director, Jadwiga Nowakowska, was premiered on Polish Television on 25 December 2023. Next to the legendary figures of the Polish singing scene, the movie presents some of the lesser known facts from the life of the “White Angel of Polish Song.” Among others, Sar Sargsyan had the honour to pay tribute and show gratitude to the artist whom he holds dear and refers as his Guardian Angel – someone who inspired and guided him along the artistic and private routes: first international concert tour, first Grand Prix, second home (Poland), and many others... A big thank you to Jadwiga Nowakowska for the invitation to be part of this wonderful project.  Please visit the following link to view the entire movie: https://vod.tvp.pl/fil.../anna-german-w-sercach-ludzi,999558 

Below are some documentary production photographs featuring Sar.