Berlin to host concert dedicated to Genocide 100th anniversaryMarch 28, 2013 - 13:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 29, Berlin will host a joint concert by famed Armenian pianist Hayk Melikyan and Germany-based pianist Karine Gilanyan, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Armenian ambassador to Germany, the permanent representative of Nagorno Karabakh Republic and other diplomats will attend the event. The concert will feature works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Komitas, Arno Babajanian, Harutiun Dellalian, as well as a premiere of a composition, created by Hayk Melikyan himself. After completion of the concert tour, Melikyan will headline May 17 concert in Yerevan, with Alfred Schnittke works included in the program. Hayk Melikyan was born on November 29, 1980 in Yerevan. Laureate of many international piano competitions, he is widely known as one of the best performers of 20th century and contemporary music. In 2009, Hayk Melikyan initiated "1900+" World Piano Music Concerts Series of the 20th century and contemporary Music. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |