The Music for the Future Foundation’s 5th Anniversary Gala Concert was an unforgettable celebration of classical music. The event, held on December 11 at the Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall, brought together the Foundation’s scholarship recipients, their teachers, distinguished guests, and partners to celebrate the transformative power of classical music.
The classical evening once again demonstrated the great potential and talent of young Armenian musicians. Their captivating performances turned the event into a grand celebration, reflecting their dedication and boundless love for classical music. Every note resonated in the hearts of the audience, testifying to the Foundation’s commitment and the efforts invested in the success of young musicians. Among the audience was also the living legend of Armenian music, the great composer Tigran Mansuryan. His presence inspired the young performers, instilling both joy and a deep sense of responsibility.
In addition to the celebration, the event summarized the five years of the Foundation's activities: the beginning of the journey, achievements, international successes and upcoming big projects. Over the five years, the Foundation has already supported more than 60 young musicians, helping them realize their potential and confidently pursue their big dreams.
The audience left with renewed hope for the future of music and Armenian culture. The year-end gala concert was not only a reflection of five years of work and effort, but also a promise of even greater achievements to come.
At the classical evening, the young musicians performed the following program:
Inga Hovhannisyan (17 years old, violin)
Niccolò Paganini: "La campanella" for violin and piano!
Accompanist: Margarita Tovmasyan
Teacher: People's Artist of the Republic of Armenia, Professor Eduard Tadevosyan
Ani Botsinyan (11 years old, piano)
Georges Bizet: Segidiya from the opera "Carmen"
Transportation: Adolf Ruthardt
Teacher: Lilit Harutyunyan
Anahit Khizantsyan (12 years old, violin)
Leroy Anderson: "Fiddle-Faddle" for violin and piano
Accompanist: Zara Yerzinkyan
Teacher: Professor Anush Khachatryan
Aren Toplaghaltsyan (11 years old, cello)
Alexander Harutyunyan: Impromptu for cello and piano
Accompanist: Lilit Zakaryan
Teacher: Angela Sargsyan
Mikael Harutyunyan (13 years old, saxophone)
Mike Garson: Jazz Variations on Themes by Paganini for Saxophone and Piano
Accompanist: Lilit Zakaryan
Teacher: Professor Alexander Manukyan
Eduard Simonyan (12 years old, piano)
Sergei Prokofiev: "Montague and Capulet" Suite for piano from the ballet "Romeo and Juliet"
Teacher: Associate Professor Lilit Mkrtchyan
Gor Yenokyan (16 years old, trombone)
Gilles Rochat: "Fly or Die" for trombone and piano
Accompanist: Lusine Karapetyan
Teacher: Mushegh Martirosyan
Illen Avetyan (12 years old, piano)
Komitas: "Shushik"
Teacher: Lusine Khachunts
Mark Minasyan (13 years old, piano) Teacher: Karine Ananyan
and Eduard Gevorgyan (16 years old, piano) Teacher: Professor Vagharshak Harutyunyan
Valery Gavrilin: Tarantella for piano /2!
Edouard Dayan (16 years old, violin)
Aram Khachaturian: "Song-Poem" for violin and piano Dedicated to the memory of the ashughs
Accompanist: Margarita Tovmasyan
Teacher: People's Artist of the Republic of Armenia, Professor Eduard Tadevosyan
Elen Khachikyan (16 years old, piano)
Grigory Ginzburg/Gioacchino Rossini: Figaro's Aria from The Barber of Seville
Teacher: Marine Margaryan
Arpi Arabyan (11 years old, violin)
Manuel De Falla: Spanish Dance from the Opera "Life is Short"
Accompanist: Zara Khachatryan
Teacher: Professor Alexander Kosemyan
Hayk Melikyan and scholarship recipients:
Aida Avanesyan (18 years old, piano) Teacher: Professor Karine Ohanyan
Marie Danielyan (16 years old, piano) Teacher: Honored Pedagogue of the Republic of Armenia Karine Harutyunyan
Gur Sargsyan (18 years old, piano) Teacher: Professor Vagharshak Harutyunyan
Aram Khachaturian: Sword Dance from the ballet "Gayane" for two pianos
Developed by Raffi Kharajanyan
Tigran Mansuryan: Favorite melodies
Developed by Martin Ulikhanyan
Charles Aznavour/Georges Carvarents: "For You, Armenia"
Developed by Martin Ulikhanyan
Freddie Mercury: song "We Shall Overcome"
Transport: Vahagn Vardanyan
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