Civilnet
On September 10, BBC Radio 3 announced its “New Generation Artists” of 2014-2016. BBC Radio believes that these six new artists from around the world will be stars of classical music in the future. Among the six new prodigies was young cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan.
Narek Hakhnazaryan was born in Yerevan on 1988. His early studies were at the Sayat Nova School of Music before moving on to the Moscow Conservatory under Alexey Selexynov and the late Rostropovich. He also studied at the New England Conservatory of Music where he received an Artist Diploma and had the honour of performing at Carnegie Hall after winning the 2008 Young Concert Artists International Auditions.
The Radio 3 “New Generation Artists” scheme was founded in 1991 to help young talents reach the next stage in their careers. The scheme gives young musicians the opportunity to develop their skills in live and recorded performances, including broadcasts with the BBC orchestras, concerts around the UK, as well as collaboration with other musicians.
Radio 3 Commissioning and Program Editor Edward Blakeman and Lead Producer Emma Bloxhum said, "BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Artists scheme offers an unrivalled platform to talented young musicians across the globe. With such a vast and diverse range of performers having already passed across our roster, we are delighted to welcome the 2014-2016 NGAs and look forward to working with them to develop their skills and broaden their experience."
Narek notes that this is a huge honour for him. “If I am not mistaken, I am the first Armenian musician, who has been included in this list,” the young prodigy told CivilNet.
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