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    Serj Tankian's composition dedicated to Armenian Genocide to premiere
    in Glendale

    13:32 04.09.2014


    Singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, poet and
    political activist Serj Tankian has chosen Lark Musical Society to
    premiere his new symphonic composition "100 Years" that he co-wrote
    with New Zealand composer John Psathas.

    Tankian is best known as the front man for the heavy metal band System
    of a Down, whose music achieved worldwide recognition. Alongside his
    career as a singer/songwriter, Tankian has established himself as a
    composer, poet, multi-instrumentalist, and political activist.

    The event will take place at the prestigious Ambassador Auditorium in
    Pasadena on September 20, 2014.

    Tankian and Psathas wrote "100 Years" for the centennial commemoration
    of the Armenian Genocide. Lark Musical Society will use it to mark the
    beginning of 100 events sponsored by Lark, in commemoration of the
    Armenian Genocide.

    The program, titled "Perennial Pilgrims," will also feature choruses
    from Wagner, Verdi, Tchouhadjian, Tigranian as well as two acts from
    Serj Tankian's Orca Symphony.

    During the coming year 100 events will mark Lark's centennial
    commemoration, beginning with this two-part concert. First, we draw
    from the world of Opera. Taking selections of Verdi, Purcell, Wagner,
    Tchouhadjian, and Tigranian, The Lark Mastersingers under the
    direction of Maestro Vatsche Barsoumian, will present a multicultural
    expression of that universal nostalgia for home.

    The second half follows with selections from Symphony No. 1 "Orca" by
    Serj Tankian, a melodic meditation on the wandering and lonely whale.

    The evening will culminate with the fitting commemorative piece "100
    Years," the world premiere of the orchestral composition by Mr.
    Tankian and John Psathas. Lark Musical Society is deeply proud to
    partner with this active and passionate member of the Armenian
    community and internationally celebrated musician.

    Lark Musical Society is a non-profit organization based in Glendale,
    California, dedicated toward the preservation and enrichment of
    classical and Armenian music through performance, education and
    research.


    http://www.armradio.am/en/2014/09/04/serj-tankians-composition-dedicated-to-armenian-genocide-to-premiere-in-glendale/



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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