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I am more appreciated abroad than at home - Araks Mansuryan (video)
13:08 - 24.09.11
Renowned Armenian opera singer Araks Mansuryan, who was recently
invited to Armenia for a concert, will not unfortunately perform
anything on the Yerevan stage.
The singer herself does detail on who or what prevented her from
giving a concert in the capital city, but notes with regret that she
is more appreciated abroad than at home.
In an interview with Tert.am, Mansuryan shared her concerns,
disillusions and hopes with our correspondent.
"It was earlier this year that I received an invitation to perform a
concert program in Armenia. I agreed with pleasure and arranged
everything so that I could be here in May. I even sent my repertoire
to the orchestra [to allow time] for preparation. But the promised
concert did not take place; it was postponed until September. Now
September is coming to a close, but as you see there's no poster, no
preparation ... I will not give a concert in Yerevan," she said.
Mansuryan, who has been residing permanently in Australia for several
years now, refused to explain any reasons when asked why the plans for
concert failed.
"I cannot answer your question because I don't know the reason myself.
I will not give any names but this is not the first time [it happens].
In the period that I spent abroad, I would often receive calls and
invitations from Armenia; arrangements were made but the [scheduled]
concert never took place. Why? I don't know, but let me tell you the
truth. I enjoy more love and appreciation abroad than in my homeland.
I do not complain; I just tell the truth. I do not have any title. The
love and applause of my audience have been my title so far," she
added.
Tert.am
13:08 - 24.09.11
Renowned Armenian opera singer Araks Mansuryan, who was recently
invited to Armenia for a concert, will not unfortunately perform
anything on the Yerevan stage.
The singer herself does detail on who or what prevented her from
giving a concert in the capital city, but notes with regret that she
is more appreciated abroad than at home.
In an interview with Tert.am, Mansuryan shared her concerns,
disillusions and hopes with our correspondent.
"It was earlier this year that I received an invitation to perform a
concert program in Armenia. I agreed with pleasure and arranged
everything so that I could be here in May. I even sent my repertoire
to the orchestra [to allow time] for preparation. But the promised
concert did not take place; it was postponed until September. Now
September is coming to a close, but as you see there's no poster, no
preparation ... I will not give a concert in Yerevan," she said.
Mansuryan, who has been residing permanently in Australia for several
years now, refused to explain any reasons when asked why the plans for
concert failed.
"I cannot answer your question because I don't know the reason myself.
I will not give any names but this is not the first time [it happens].
In the period that I spent abroad, I would often receive calls and
invitations from Armenia; arrangements were made but the [scheduled]
concert never took place. Why? I don't know, but let me tell you the
truth. I enjoy more love and appreciation abroad than in my homeland.
I do not complain; I just tell the truth. I do not have any title. The
love and applause of my audience have been my title so far," she
added.
Tert.am