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    SHAHAN ARZRUNI TO PERFORM AT AKHTAMAR

    http://hetq.am/en/diaspora/38107/
    [ 2010/08/24 | 10:05 ]

    Shahan Arzruni, an accomplished piano virtuoso based in New York,
    has accepted an invitation to perform at the church services that
    will take place on September 19 on the island of Akhtamar, Lake Van.

    My long-time desire is about to come true. The Turkish Consulate
    General in New York, with the cooperation of the Van Governor's Office,
    the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign
    Affairs, organized and put together a full-length concert in a most
    satisfying way," Arzruni told the Hurriyet Daily News.

    Mr. Arzruni was born in Istanbul and visits the city several times
    a year. He says he feels equally at home in both.

    The most striking work of the concert is likely to be "Akhtamar,"
    by Arzruni's aunt, master composer Sirvart Karamanukyan, who died in
    Istanbul last year.

    When asked if the current problems between the two peoples could
    be overcome and a dialogue could be established, Arzruni said:
    "Communication is perhaps the only means to understanding each other's
    aspirations, desires, intentions, thoughts and sentiments. Sometimes
    a simple smile is enough to communicate a host of feelings. Whatever
    the case, I am sure the people who will come to visit Akhtamar Island
    on that historic weekend will be met with open arms by the residents
    of Van."




    From: A. Papazian
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