  Brazilian-Armenian guitarist João Kouyoumdjian to perform in Yerevan December 12, 2012 - 20:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan will host a concert by Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra on December 14 to mark the 20th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between RA and Brazil. The event will feature performance by Brazilian-Armenian guitarist João Kouyoumdjian. The concert program comprises works by Aram Satian, Leonard Bernstein, Sergei Prokofiev and other famed composers. A graduate of The Juilliard School and winner of the 2010 Souza Lima National Competition, João Kouyoumdjian has been concertizing in the USA, Europe, Brazil and Central America. In 2011 debuted at Carnegie Hall performing a concert presented by Musical Armenia concert series and has recently performed at other prestigious venues such as Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and Metropolitan Museum of Art. An avid chamber music performer, João Kouyoumdjian has collaborated with world-class artists such as American soprano Nadine Sierra, Brazilian violinist Tânia Camargo Guarnieri and Dutch organist Harry van Wijk.   Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
