Confession (from "Araselia" Jazz-rock Cantata)

Nadezhda Sargsyan was born in Yerevan. In 1971 she graduated from "Armenfilm" film studio. From 1988 to 1993 she studied at Moscow Art Theatre. From 1973 to 1978 she was a soloist in "Serpentin" vocal instrumental ensemble. From 1977 to 1987 Nadezhda was a soloist at Variety Symphony Orchestra headed by Konstantin Orbelyan. From 1987 to 1992 she sang in "Hayer" ensemble founded by herself. She was the President of "Hayer" Cultural Center and Charity Foundation from 1992 to 1999. She was the Deputy of the National Assembly of Armenia. In 1997 Nadezhda Sargsyan founded “Do-Re-Mi” children's song contest. She was the Head of "Emi Bi" Production Center and artistic the director of "Hayer" Ensemble from 1999-2007. In 2003 she became the Director of Yerevan State College of Culture. From 2008 to 2009 she was the producer who represented Armenia at Junior Eurovision Song Contest and New Wave Song Contest. Nadezhda Sargsyan received the award Honorary Worker of Culture of Armenia. She died in Yerevan.