Armen Babakhanyan Performs in the Cafesjian Classical Music Series

A unique duo of piano and duduk was presented at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts in Cafesjian Classical Music Series. During the first part of the concert, famous Armenian pianist Armen Babakhanyan presented his own piano interpretation of Aram Khachaturian's Spartacus ballet. One of the most celebrated Armenian pianists Armen Babakhanian is an awardee of the Leeds (5th prize), Van Cliburn (3rd prize), and Gina Bachauer (2nd prize) competitions. His performance of Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Quintet along with the Takács Quartet at the XIII Paloma O'Shea Competition earned him the Chamber Music award. These awards launched an intense international concert career. On May 26, 2008 Babakhanian was distinguished an Artist Emeritus of Armenia. Armen has given recitals in the USA, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Spain.