Florence Avakian

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Writer at The Armenian Weekly

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40th Musical Armenia Concert Held at Carnegie Hall

3 weeks ago | mirrorspectator.com | Florence Avakian |Alin K. Gregorian

Following the intermission, 21-year-old Arno Melkonyan presented a creative program dedicated to his homeland and began his pianistic and compositional mastery with Babadjanian’s Prelude, a folk-inspired piece demonstrating the brilliant style of Rachmaninoff and Khachaturian, truly a tribute to his Armenian people. Melkonyan’s Wedding Song began with quiet thoughtfulness and built to joyous celebration.
A stunning 40th Musical Armenia concert at Carnegie Hall

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Florence Avakian

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A stunning 40th Musical Armenia concert at Carnegie Hall

3 weeks ago | armenianweekly.com | Florence Avakian

On March 9, the 40th Musical Armenia concert featured two young artists on the renowned Carnegie Hall stage. The enthusiasm was palpable as a full audience gathered to hear performances by Vartan Arakelian and Arno Melkonyan. Musical Armenia, established by the Eastern Prelacy under Archbishop Mesrob Ashjian, has been held almost every year since 1982, drawing music lovers from throughout New York and nearby metropolitan areas.
Musical Armenia Performers Dazzle at Carnegie Hall

Mar 31, 2024 | en.aravot.am | Florence Avakian

By Florence AvakianThe Armenian Mirror-SpectatorNEW YORK — It was a concert not to be missed. Two very young and very talented musicians wowed a sold-out audience at the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall with their musical gifts on Sunday, March 3, 20-year-old pianist Tigran Mardanyan, and 19-year-old composer and pianist Grigori Balasanyan, along with the Burbank String Quartet and trumpeter Tony Donatello.
Musical Armenia Performers Dazzle at Carnegie Hall

Mar 28, 2024 | mirrorspectator.com | Florence Avakian

Balasanyan then entered the stage to play his composition on the piano with trumpeter Tony Donatelle. Farewell Yerevan is an emotion-filled remembrance with personal memories of the beloved city he left behind. “The composition draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Armenian folklore, ancient melodies, with their timeless beauty, as a poignant thread connecting the past with the present, resonating with the sound of Yerevan.
A heartfelt Musical Armenia concert at Carnegie Hall

Mar 13, 2024 | armenianweekly.com | Florence Avakian

NEW YORK—It was a concert not to be missed. Two young and talented Armenian musicians wowed a sold-out audience at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall with their musical gifts – 20-year-old pianist Tigran Mardanyan and 19-year-old composer and pianist Grigori Balasanyan, along with the Burbank String Quartet and trumpeter Tony Donatello.
Armenian National Philharmonic Performs at Carnegie Hall

Nov 30, 2023 | mirrorspectator.com | Florence Avakian

It was truly an evening that should have been on every music lover’s agenda. And Deacon Adam Bullock from the Eastern Armenian Diocese who said he was attending Stern Auditorium for the first time, voiced the feelings of many when he said he could not have had “a better concert to attend.”He commented that the orchestra from Armenia did an excellent job of capturing the emotion of Khachaturian’s and Rachmaninoff’s works.
Catholicos Aram I concludes pontifical visit in New York

Nov 29, 2023 | armenianweekly.com | Florence Avakian

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia has been on a pontifical tour of the East Coast Armenian communities since arriving in the United States on November 6. Throughout his tour, His Holiness visited Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, spreading his message of love and unity.
Catholicos Aram I concludes pontifical visit in New York

Nov 29, 2023 | rb.gy | Florence Avakian

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia has been on a pontifical tour of the East Coast Armenian communities since arriving in the United States on November 6. Throughout his tour, His Holiness visited Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, spreading his message of love and unity.
Catholicos Aram I of Great House of Cilicia Visits Eastern US

Nov 9, 2023 | mirrorspectator.com | Florence Avakian

On Saturday, November 18, there will be an Ecumenical Service at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral in New York, honoring the 850 anniversary of St. Nerses Shnorhali, a renowned priest, poet and musician. His legendary and holy “I Confess in Faith” will be recited in 24 languages during the Ecumenical Service, followed by a fellowship hour in the church hall, and a youth conference at St. Sarkis Church.