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`Prince Charles was Impressed with the Performances of Armenian Musicians'
June 1 2013
Says the person who has been the musical director of different events
of the British royal family Conductor Christopher Warren-Green, who
has been the musical director of different events and celebrations of
the British royal family over the last 30 years, is again in Yerevan
at the invitation of the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia. The
international press, in recent years, referring to the celebrations of
Queen of England's 80th, the Prince of Wales' 60th anniversaries, and
the wedding ceremony of Prince William in 2011, made a special note
about classy and high-quality music played under the leadership of the
conductor. In a conversation with us, Christopher Warren-Green said
that the British are lucky because the royal family members,
particularly, His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Wales, prefer
classic arts and are endowed with high musical taste.
Yesterday `Aravot' attended the concert of the Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Christopher Warren-Green. By the interpretation of the
conductor, the performances of Tchaikovsky's 5th symphony and Brahms'
Violin Concerto (solo Anush Nikoghosyan) were received with bravoes.
Talking to us, the conductor noted that his visit to Yerevan was a
lucky coincidence with the visit of the Prince to Armenia, but
expressed regret that Prince Charles was unable to attend the
rehearsal of the Philharmonic due to his tight schedule.
As on May 29, the Prince and the conductor were both among the
audience at the National Opera House we inquired whether there was
time to exchange ideas about the concert. `During the evening the
Prince, who is endowed with a fine musical taste, was fascinated by
high artistic performances of Armenian musicians, and expressed
satisfaction on the occasion of his visit to Armenia, as well,' said
Christopher Warren-Green. We should note that the concert was attended
by the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia led by Sergei Smbatyan, Choir
of Hovhannes Chekijyan, opera singers Barsegh Tumanyan and Gevorg
Hakobyan, cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, ballet artists Suzanna Pirumyan,
Mary Hovhannisyan, Sevak Avetisyan and Armen Gasparyan.
Referring to the concert of the Philharmonic Orchestra our
interlocutor spoke with admiration about the art of violinist Anush
Nikoghosian, saying that `The violinist has an exceptional talent and,
most importantly, she runs a very active creative life. From the
conversation with her, I learned that this year she has already played
in Germany, Georgia, and she is getting ready for her solo concert in
Germany, as well as for chamber music festivals in the Netherlands and
Germany. One more important factor: not only Armenian but also foreign
composers compose specially for her. During the intermissions, I
noticed that the violinist has the work of a German contemporary
composer Peter Dote, who is a prominent name in the West. Maybe I
announce ahead of time, but I have a great desire to invite Anush
Nikoghosyan and Edward Topchyan to North Carolina for collaborating
with the local symphonic orchestra, where I am the artistic director'.
Our interlocutor also added that she was impressed by the violinist's
interpretation of Brahms' Concerto noting that the work is completely
a philosophy, and it seems to be a symphony written for the violin.
Speaking of the regular cooperation with the Philharmonic Christopher
Warren-Green said, `My collaboration with your orchestra is going
easily. You have demanding audience, which is good.' To my question
whether he covers the works of Armenian composers in his programs the
conductor replied, `Many times I have offered my audience
Khachaturian's music, but there is an unwritten law that if you are
leading, for example, an American orchestra, you must first of all
play the works of their authors. Recently I am attracted by Tigran
Mansuryan's music and I have a desire to learn more about his art and
later include it in my repertoires. '
SAMVEL DANIELYAN
Read more at: http://en.aravot.am/2013/06/01/154620/
© 1998 - 2013 Aravot - News from Armenia
June 1 2013
Says the person who has been the musical director of different events
of the British royal family Conductor Christopher Warren-Green, who
has been the musical director of different events and celebrations of
the British royal family over the last 30 years, is again in Yerevan
at the invitation of the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia. The
international press, in recent years, referring to the celebrations of
Queen of England's 80th, the Prince of Wales' 60th anniversaries, and
the wedding ceremony of Prince William in 2011, made a special note
about classy and high-quality music played under the leadership of the
conductor. In a conversation with us, Christopher Warren-Green said
that the British are lucky because the royal family members,
particularly, His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Wales, prefer
classic arts and are endowed with high musical taste.
Yesterday `Aravot' attended the concert of the Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Christopher Warren-Green. By the interpretation of the
conductor, the performances of Tchaikovsky's 5th symphony and Brahms'
Violin Concerto (solo Anush Nikoghosyan) were received with bravoes.
Talking to us, the conductor noted that his visit to Yerevan was a
lucky coincidence with the visit of the Prince to Armenia, but
expressed regret that Prince Charles was unable to attend the
rehearsal of the Philharmonic due to his tight schedule.
As on May 29, the Prince and the conductor were both among the
audience at the National Opera House we inquired whether there was
time to exchange ideas about the concert. `During the evening the
Prince, who is endowed with a fine musical taste, was fascinated by
high artistic performances of Armenian musicians, and expressed
satisfaction on the occasion of his visit to Armenia, as well,' said
Christopher Warren-Green. We should note that the concert was attended
by the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia led by Sergei Smbatyan, Choir
of Hovhannes Chekijyan, opera singers Barsegh Tumanyan and Gevorg
Hakobyan, cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, ballet artists Suzanna Pirumyan,
Mary Hovhannisyan, Sevak Avetisyan and Armen Gasparyan.
Referring to the concert of the Philharmonic Orchestra our
interlocutor spoke with admiration about the art of violinist Anush
Nikoghosian, saying that `The violinist has an exceptional talent and,
most importantly, she runs a very active creative life. From the
conversation with her, I learned that this year she has already played
in Germany, Georgia, and she is getting ready for her solo concert in
Germany, as well as for chamber music festivals in the Netherlands and
Germany. One more important factor: not only Armenian but also foreign
composers compose specially for her. During the intermissions, I
noticed that the violinist has the work of a German contemporary
composer Peter Dote, who is a prominent name in the West. Maybe I
announce ahead of time, but I have a great desire to invite Anush
Nikoghosyan and Edward Topchyan to North Carolina for collaborating
with the local symphonic orchestra, where I am the artistic director'.
Our interlocutor also added that she was impressed by the violinist's
interpretation of Brahms' Concerto noting that the work is completely
a philosophy, and it seems to be a symphony written for the violin.
Speaking of the regular cooperation with the Philharmonic Christopher
Warren-Green said, `My collaboration with your orchestra is going
easily. You have demanding audience, which is good.' To my question
whether he covers the works of Armenian composers in his programs the
conductor replied, `Many times I have offered my audience
Khachaturian's music, but there is an unwritten law that if you are
leading, for example, an American orchestra, you must first of all
play the works of their authors. Recently I am attracted by Tigran
Mansuryan's music and I have a desire to learn more about his art and
later include it in my repertoires. '
SAMVEL DANIELYAN
Read more at: http://en.aravot.am/2013/06/01/154620/
© 1998 - 2013 Aravot - News from Armenia