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Babakhanian studied at the [[Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan|Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory]], where he received his musical education under Professor Anahit Bogdanyan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chamber Jury |url=https://www.elevatopiano.com/jury-2021 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Elevato Piano |language=}}</ref> He later continued his studies under the guidance of [[Claude Frank]] and [[Vera Gornostayeva]].
Babakhanian studied at the [[Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan|Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory]], where he received his musical education under Professor Anahit Bogdanyan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chamber Jury |url=https://www.elevatopiano.com/jury-2021 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Elevato Piano |language=}}</ref> He later continued his studies under the guidance of [[Claude Frank]] and [[Vera Gornostayeva]].


Since February 2004, Babakhanian has been a member of the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9srEuOXOmQ Cadence Ensemble,], notable for performing famous Argentine tango composer [[Astor Piazzolla]]'s music.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cadence Ensemble on Hyperion Records |url=https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/a.asp?a=A3589 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Hyperion Records}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cadence Ensemble |url=https://signumrecords.com/product-category/artists/cadence-ensemble/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Signum Records |language=en-US}}</ref>
Since February 2004, Babakhanian has been a member of the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9srEuOXOmQ Cadence Ensemble], notable for performing famous Argentine tango composer [[Astor Piazzolla]]'s music.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cadence Ensemble on Hyperion Records |url=https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/a.asp?a=A3589 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Hyperion Records}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cadence Ensemble |url=https://signumrecords.com/product-category/artists/cadence-ensemble/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Signum Records |language=en-US}}</ref>


He has appeared as soloist with various orchestras worldwide, including the [[City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra]] under [[Simon Rattle|Sir Simon Rattle]], [[Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]], [[Royal Scottish National Orchestra]], Irish National Symphony, [[National Symphony Orchestra]], [[Dallas Symphony Orchestra|Dallas Symphony]], [[Utah Symphony]], with [[Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra]] under [[Yuri Temirkanov]], with [[Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra]] under [[Valery Gergiev]], [[Russian Philharmonic Orchestra]] under Yurovsky, [[Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra]] and [[Israel Philharmonic Orchestra]] among others.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Armen Babakhanian |url=https://www.leedspiano.com/competitor/armen-babakhanian/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=The Leeds International Piano Competition}}</ref>
He has appeared as soloist with various orchestras worldwide, including the [[City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra]] under [[Simon Rattle|Sir Simon Rattle]], [[Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]], [[Royal Scottish National Orchestra]], Irish National Symphony, [[National Symphony Orchestra]], [[Dallas Symphony Orchestra|Dallas Symphony]], [[Utah Symphony]], with [[Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra]] under [[Yuri Temirkanov]], with [[Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra]] under [[Valery Gergiev]], [[Russian Philharmonic Orchestra]] under Yurovsky, [[Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra]] and [[Israel Philharmonic Orchestra]] among others.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Armen Babakhanian |url=https://www.leedspiano.com/competitor/armen-babakhanian/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=The Leeds International Piano Competition}}</ref>

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Armen Babakhanian (Armenian: Արմեն Բաբախանյան; born 9 October 1967) is an Armenian pianist.

Armen Babakhanian
Armen Babakhanian
Background information
Born (1967-10-09) October 9, 1967 (age 56)
Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union
GenresClassical music
Occupation(s)Pianist
Instrument(s)Piano
LabelsASV Records, Real Sound, Signum Classics

He has received prizes at various international piano competitions including the Leeds (5th prize), Van Cliburn (5th prize), Gina Bachauer (2nd prize), Guardian Dublin, William Kapell and World Piano Competition.[1]

Babakhanian has given recitals in the USA, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Spain.[2]

Career

Babakhanian studied at the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory, where he received his musical education under Professor Anahit Bogdanyan.[3] He later continued his studies under the guidance of Claude Frank and Vera Gornostayeva.

Since February 2004, Babakhanian has been a member of the Cadence Ensemble, notable for performing famous Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla's music.[4][5]

He has appeared as soloist with various orchestras worldwide, including the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Irish National Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony, Utah Symphony, with Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra under Yuri Temirkanov, with Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra under Valery Gergiev, Russian Philharmonic Orchestra under Yurovsky, Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra and Israel Philharmonic Orchestra among others.[6]

Babakhanian has appeared at music festivals in Aspen, Interlochen and Baalbeck, while also earning recognition for his chamber music performance with the Takács Quartet at the XIII Paloma O'Shea International Piano Competition.[6][7]

Babakhanian has recorded for ASV Records, Real Sound and Signum Classics. His performances have been broadcast on BBC, PBS, ORF and RAI television networks.[1]

In addition to his performing career, Babakhanian serves as jury member for international piano competitions and teaches masterclasses in Russia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Japan, China, Iceland and the United States.

In 2008, Babakhanian was awarded Gold Medal by the Ministry of Culture for Strengthening Cultural Ties Between Armenia and Diaspora. In 2009, he was awarded Artist Emeritus from the President of Republic of Armenia.[8]

Babakhanian served as a Professor at the Komitas State Conservatory in Yerevan.[9] In 2012, he became Dean of the Piano Department at the Yerevan State Conservatory.

References

  1. ^ a b "Armen Babakhanyan". Armenian National Music. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  2. ^ "Armen Babakhanian (piano)". Hyperion Records. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  3. ^ "Chamber Jury". Elevato Piano. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  4. ^ "Cadence Ensemble on Hyperion Records". Hyperion Records. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  5. ^ "Cadence Ensemble". Signum Records. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  6. ^ a b "Armen Babakhanian". The Leeds International Piano Competition. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  7. ^ https://www.chandos.net/chanimages/Booklets/SIG129.pdf
  8. ^ "Հանրապետության նախագահի հրամանագրերը - Փաստաթղթեր - Հայաստանի Հանրապետության Նախագահ". president.am (in Armenian). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  9. ^ "About - Ikita". Ikita Malaysia. Retrieved 2024-01-10.

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