I Used To Love You

Mihran Yerkat was born in Constantinople (Istanbul). In 1923 he moved to Egypt and lived in Alexandria. He finished G. Verdi Musical School, vocal class. From 1941 to 1943 performed at Radio and Philharmonics of Alexandria and Cairo, from 1943 to 1946 at Cairo Royal Theatre. Mihran Yerkat moved to Armenia in 1947 and as a soloist started singing at Yerevan Opera and Ballet Theatre. He performed in numerous operas. In 1956 he received Order of the Red Banner of Labor, in 1961 he was awarded the title of People's Artist of Armenia. Died in Yerevan.