The talk will feature the newly published, first English-language book on the prominent Armenian composer Arno Babadjanian (1921-1983). Presenting never-before-seen photos from the Arno Babadjanian International Foundation and a complete list of his works, the author will explore Soviet-era realities, Babadjanian's place on the international stage, and why so little material about him exists outside Armenia and Russia.
Presented by Dr. Nuné Melikian, an acclaimed violinist and scholar, who has performed worldwide, from the Lincoln Center and Walt Disney Hall to the United Nations Headquarters. She is the only Armenian woman violinist to debut at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium with a symphony orchestra. Dr. Melikian is an Adjunct Lecturer at Yeshiva University and a faculty member at the Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School in New York.
Light refreshments will be served.
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