ARMENIAN INSTITUTE

Bechstein AT THE GULBENKIAN MUSIC SERIES

CANDLELIT CONCERT

By Sarkis Zakarian, piano

Tuesday, 28 April 2009, at 7:30 pm, N Gulbenkian Hall, Iverna Gardens, W8

(Tube: High Street Kensington)

Come and enjoy an intimate concert with special atmosphere, Hear brilliant pianist Sarkis Zakarian play a mixture of Armenian and other classical music, including works by Arno Babajanian, Komitas, Haydn, Mozart and Chopin.

Wine and meze to follow the concert.

Admission: £12; £10 AI Members (first drink free with ticket)

Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Music with the highest distinction, Sarkis Zakarian has pursued a performing career in the United Kingdom and abroad. In 2005 he gave a highly acclaimed debut recital at London's Wigmore Hall and has since appeared in festivals around Europe, performing solo recitals and chamber music. His interest in collaborating with contemporary composers led to the inspiring experience of meeting Estonian composer Arvo Part and since then Sarkis has premiered some of the composer's works in London, broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Recently, Sarkis's concert engagements included a performance of the Schumann Piano Quintet with the Chilingirian Quartet during the March Musical Days Festival in Ruse. Born in Varna, Bulgaria in 1978, Sarkis currently lives in London.
"Zakarian showed playing of considerable individuality, harnessed by the most beautiful bel canto lines and endorsed by a true spirit of spontaneity." The Piano Magazine

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