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Date: July 22, 2014
KNIGHTS OF VARTAN
Contact: Taniel Koushakjian
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kofv.org
KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF VARTAN FEATURE WORLD ACCLAIMED PIANIST HAYK
ARSENYAN AT EMBASSY OF ARMENIA IN WASHINGTON
Washington, D.C. - Last month, the Knights and Daughters of Vartan
Washington, D.C. chapters featured world acclaimed pianist Hayk Arseyan at
the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, D.C.
Ani Lodge Commander Jake Bournazian and Dikranouhi Otyag Commander Louisa
Baghdasarian opened the program and welcomed the packed hall. Arsenyan
brought the audience through a majestic musical performance that featured
the works of famous Armenian composers Hovhaness, Khachaturian and Komitas.
Arsenyan also performed a beautiful rendition Prokofiev's Romeo and
Juliette and delighted the crowd with Schubert's Piano Sonata. His
performance was passionately concluded with Khachaturian's iconic Sabre
Rattle, which brought the audience to their feet in magnificent applause.
`I hope that today's concert will not only be a tribute to our heroes who
gave their lives for the independence of the Republic of Armenia, but will
also be an inspiration for all those Armenians, who even far away from
their motherland, continue to support and assist our brothers and sisters
in Armenia,' stated Louisa Baghdasarian.
Hayk Arsenyan is a New York based pianist-composer and native of Armenia.
He has appeared in numerous recitals in the USA, Armenia and the Middle
East, including Carnegie Hall. He teaches at New York University and holds
a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Iowa. At age 11 he
made his orchestral debut performing his own Requiem for piano and
orchestra.
Armenian Embassy First Secretary Karen Israyelyan and Third Secretary Anna
Naghdalyan were present for the performance. `The Knights of Vartan
appreciates the Armenian Embassy's willingness to provide this prestigious
venue for this event so that we can feature and support performances by our
musical artists for the greater Washington, D.C. Armenian community to
enjoy,' stated Jake Bournazian.
Following the concert, the members of the Ani Lodge and Dikranouhi Otyag
gathered for a special dinner, where former Commander Margie Satian was
honored for her steadfast leadership. All the members expressed their
satisfaction and pleasure with the evening's success, particularly
the
excellent performance of Hayk Arsenyan.
The Knights and Daughters of Vartan appreciate the graciousness of the
Armenian Embassy in Washington, D.C. for their hospitality and contribution
to the Armenian American community.
Photo Caption (L-R): Armenian Embassy First Secretary Karen Israyelyan,
Hayk Arsenyan, Jake Bournazian, and Louisa Baghdasarian
Editor's Note: Photograph attached for print at publishers discretion.
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PR#: 2014-02
Date: July 22, 2014
KNIGHTS OF VARTAN
Contact: Taniel Koushakjian
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kofv.org
KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF VARTAN FEATURE WORLD ACCLAIMED PIANIST HAYK
ARSENYAN AT EMBASSY OF ARMENIA IN WASHINGTON
Washington, D.C. - Last month, the Knights and Daughters of Vartan
Washington, D.C. chapters featured world acclaimed pianist Hayk Arseyan at
the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, D.C.
Ani Lodge Commander Jake Bournazian and Dikranouhi Otyag Commander Louisa
Baghdasarian opened the program and welcomed the packed hall. Arsenyan
brought the audience through a majestic musical performance that featured
the works of famous Armenian composers Hovhaness, Khachaturian and Komitas.
Arsenyan also performed a beautiful rendition Prokofiev's Romeo and
Juliette and delighted the crowd with Schubert's Piano Sonata. His
performance was passionately concluded with Khachaturian's iconic Sabre
Rattle, which brought the audience to their feet in magnificent applause.
`I hope that today's concert will not only be a tribute to our heroes who
gave their lives for the independence of the Republic of Armenia, but will
also be an inspiration for all those Armenians, who even far away from
their motherland, continue to support and assist our brothers and sisters
in Armenia,' stated Louisa Baghdasarian.
Hayk Arsenyan is a New York based pianist-composer and native of Armenia.
He has appeared in numerous recitals in the USA, Armenia and the Middle
East, including Carnegie Hall. He teaches at New York University and holds
a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Iowa. At age 11 he
made his orchestral debut performing his own Requiem for piano and
orchestra.
Armenian Embassy First Secretary Karen Israyelyan and Third Secretary Anna
Naghdalyan were present for the performance. `The Knights of Vartan
appreciates the Armenian Embassy's willingness to provide this prestigious
venue for this event so that we can feature and support performances by our
musical artists for the greater Washington, D.C. Armenian community to
enjoy,' stated Jake Bournazian.
Following the concert, the members of the Ani Lodge and Dikranouhi Otyag
gathered for a special dinner, where former Commander Margie Satian was
honored for her steadfast leadership. All the members expressed their
satisfaction and pleasure with the evening's success, particularly
the
excellent performance of Hayk Arsenyan.
The Knights and Daughters of Vartan appreciate the graciousness of the
Armenian Embassy in Washington, D.C. for their hospitality and contribution
to the Armenian American community.
Photo Caption (L-R): Armenian Embassy First Secretary Karen Israyelyan,
Hayk Arsenyan, Jake Bournazian, and Louisa Baghdasarian
Editor's Note: Photograph attached for print at publishers discretion.
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PR#: 2014-02